Liz Parker

Liz Parker is the Managing Editor of Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, 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.

General Mills Convenience brings Dunkaroos to C-stores this summer

'90s nostalgia: beloved snacks make a triumphant comeback

'90s kids are now adults, with buying power to boot.

Liz Parker

January 15, 2021

I grew up during the 1990's, and I don't think it's bragging to say that the '90s had the best snacks. However, there is good news out there for all '90s babies out there: lately, companies have been banking on nostalgia, and have brought back snacks from the 1990's and 2000's.

Pest control best practices for snack and bakery facilities

Strategies and best practices for keeping snack and bakery facilities pest-free.

Liz Parker

December 21, 2020

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Sanitation is crucial for snack and bakery facilities, especially this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Legacy facilities must be brought up to code, but there are potential problems lurking in new facilities, as well. Pest control maintenance is also key.

Snack and bakery companies face dust mitigation challenges and safe ingredient handling

Clean, sanitary, dust-free production environments help keep snack and bakery facilities safe.

Liz Parker

December 18, 2020

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Safe ingredient handling and keeping dust to a minimum are important food safety considerations for snack and bakery companies. Lessening sanitation obstacles is also a strategic goal.

Wisconsin Cheese virtual event: editors discover new flavor dimensions in pizza

Liz Parker

December 10, 2020

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On Thursday, December 3rd, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery attended a virtual "wine and cheese" night hosted by Wisconsin Cheese.

The United Soybean Board on puff pastry applications, high oleic soybean shortening, and soy-based baker's margarine

Liz Parker

December 9, 2020

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Richard Galloway, oils consultant, United Soybean Board, about puff pastry applications, high oleic soybean shortening, and soy-based baker's margarine

Growth amidst COVID-19: How Harry & David transformed from a mail-order catalog business to a gourmet gifts e-commerce destination

Liz Parker

November 23, 2020

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Steve Lightman, group president, gourmet foods & gift baskets, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., about COVID-19 challenges and growth for the Harry & David brand

Exclusive interview: Q&A with HighKey, on pandemic cookie sales and the growth of the cookie market

Liz Parker

November 17, 2020

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Joe Ens, co-CEO of HighKey, about cookie sales and adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Developing new, enticing varieties of puffed and extruded snacks

Better-for-you snacks continue to show impressive growth.

Liz Parker

November 17, 2020

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Puffed and extruded snacks never go out of style. Top brands like Cheetos and Fritos will probably always will be staples in many Americans' homes.

Using food safety technology to improve snack and bakery product quality

Companies seek to improve their food safety software and technology.

Liz Parker

November 16, 2020

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There are many ways to improve food safety using software and technology. Blockchain, going paperless, and audit software are just a few options, and many companies are constantly innovating and improving their technologies.

Exclusive interview: Q&A with GreenSeed on pandemic snacking and packaging

Liz Parker

November 13, 2020

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently was able to talk to David Gray, CEO, GreenSeed, about pandemic snacking and the right packaging for it.

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Liz Parker

ARTICLES

'90s nostalgia: beloved snacks make a triumphant comeback

Pest control best practices for snack and bakery facilities

Snack and bakery companies face dust mitigation challenges and safe ingredient handling

Wisconsin Cheese virtual event: editors discover new flavor dimensions in pizza

The United Soybean Board on puff pastry applications, high oleic soybean shortening, and soy-based baker's margarine

Growth amidst COVID-19: How Harry & David transformed from a mail-order catalog business to a gourmet gifts e-commerce destination

Exclusive interview: Q&A with HighKey, on pandemic cookie sales and the growth of the cookie market

Developing new, enticing varieties of puffed and extruded snacks

Using food safety technology to improve snack and bakery product quality

Exclusive interview: Q&A with GreenSeed on pandemic snacking and packaging

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