Liz Parker

Liz Parker is the Managing Editor of both Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery and Food Safety Strategies, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has 10+ years of writing experience, and has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 786-1643 or at parkere@bnpmedia.com.

Traceability solutions for maximum food safety in snack and bakery production

Investigating paperless solutions to ensure traceability for maximum food safety

Liz Parker

November 12, 2019

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A big part in food safety management is traceability, and companies need to account for their product from start to finish.

Three days among the Texas pecan trees

Liz Parker

October 16, 2019

Last week, I was fortunate to spend three days in the Austin, Texas area, learning about Texas pecans and how they make their way from farm to fork, essentially.

Strategies for food production infrastructure maintenance

Facility maintenance and sanitation require close attention to a handful of trouble spots

Liz Parker

September 24, 2019

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Several aspects of snack and bakery production facilities require regular maintenance in order to preserve the safety of works, and the final product.

Barry Callebaut Bensdorp Natural Dark cocoa powder

Exclusive interview: Barry Callebaut on its new Bensdorp Natural Dark cocoa powder

Liz Parker

August 29, 2019

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Today, Barry Callebaut hosted a livestream to have journalists taste its new Bensdorp Natural Dark cocoa powder (in brownie/muffin form), which will officially debut at IBIE in Las Vegas next month.

Staubli Technology Day, Novi, MI robotics

Technology Days at Stäubli (Novi, MI) showcases new robotics, innovations

Liz Parker

August 29, 2019

Stäubli's robotics division has been around since 1982, but their Novi, MI office—a quick 40-minute drive from BNP Media's headquarters in Troy, MI—opened more recently, in May 2018.

Consumers seek adventuresome flavors and better-for-you options in salty snacks

Although indulgent salty snacks are still popular, better-for-you is on the rise

Liz Parker

August 16, 2019

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Salty snacks are a staple of any American gathering; the big game is on TV, so make sure there is plenty of chips, tortilla chips and salsa to go around.

2019 State of the Industry: Tortilla chips evolve to fit better-for-you needs

State of the Industry 2019: Tortilla chips evolve to fit better-for-you needs

Tortilla chips showcase ethnic flavors, as well as different substrates.

Liz Parker

July 25, 2019

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Tortilla chips are a party staple. And while traditional versions still soundly resonate with the masses, chip manufacturers have been experimenting with new and interesting flavors, as well as better-for-you versions like organic options and chips based on vegetables or legumes.

State of the Industry 2019: Puffed and extruded snacks find growth through product diversity

Consumers find welcome diversity in puffed and extruded snacks

Liz Parker

July 23, 2019

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Puffed and extruded snacks cover a lot of ground: from cheese snacks to multigrain chips and pork rinds, they dominate the snack aisle. And they span a wide range of snacking occasions, from fun and indulgent to mindfully better-for-you.

State of the Industry 2019: Snack cakes find strength in diversity

Snack cakes continue to do well due to their “on-the-go” versatileness

Liz Parker

June 20, 2019

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Snack cakes have always been popular, partially due to the fact that they're so portable - pop one in your purse or in the car, and you've got an "on-the-go" snack. The category continues to grow, with different flavors and trends emerging each year.

State of the Industry 2019: Pizza offers more options, healthier crust alternatives

From cauliflower crusts to premium ingredients, the pizza category is changing for the better

Liz Parker

June 19, 2019

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The world of pizza is growing more diverse. The industry is more accommodating toward those with Celiac disease or who prefer to eat gluten-free, and mainstream consumers now have a variety of crusts to choose from, to boot.