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.

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.

State of the Industry 2019: The cookies category sees strategic growth through expanding niches

Gluten-free and better-for-you cookies continue to be top trends

Liz Parker

June 17, 2019

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When we consider the cookie market today, it's a far cry from the ones that your grandma used to serve: They come in all shapes and sizes, and some can even be considered a "better for you" snack now, too.

Snacking trends at THAIFEX '19, Bangkok, Thailand

Liz Parker

June 11, 2019

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery had the chance to attend THAIFEX this year, held at the IMPACT convention center in Bangkok, Thailand.

Air handling equipment strives to keep snack and bakery facilities on task

Air handling equipment must consider sanitation factors and other safety issues

Liz Parker

May 22, 2019

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The right air handling equipment, including supporting equipment, is vital to maintaining effective snack and baking production environments.

Exclusive interview: Douglas Machines Corp. on its 40th anniversary

Liz Parker

April 23, 2019

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently was able to speak with Darcel Schouler, marketing manager, Douglas Machine Corp., about its 40th anniversary.

Snack and bakery companies seek new options for sanitation software

Sanitation software evolves based on industry standards

Liz Parker

April 17, 2019

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The food industry increasingly looks for paperless solutions for scheduling purposes. To meet this demand, software companies continue to work with to meet the industry's needs.

ProFood Tech 2019: new equipment, technology, and ingredients

Liz Parker

April 11, 2019

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ProFood Tech took place March 26 to 2018, 2019, at McCormick Place West in Chicago.

Exclusive interview - Voortman Bakery: Innovating wafers to ignite sales

Liz Parker

March 21, 2019

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Ken Cross, chief marketing officer, Voortman Bakery, about the wafer category and how it has changed over the years.

Snack mixes and nuts find growth in healthy snacking

Consumers search for trending ingredients in snack mixes and nuts

Liz Parker

March 14, 2019

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Trends in snack mixes and nuts are constantly changing, but many also remain the same, as consumers are constantly searching for better-for-you snacks and the next "big thing."

2019 State of the Industry: Snack & Bakery

The “State of the Industry: Snack & Bakery” editorial webinar, presented by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, will take place on August 20, 2019, at 2 p.m. Eastern. This webinar will provide expert snack and bakery perspectives and will discuss key developments within snack and bakery, addressing both “big picture” issues and specific examples related to snack and bakery product categories.

Liz Parker

ARTICLES

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

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

State of the Industry 2019: The cookies category sees strategic growth through expanding niches

Snacking trends at THAIFEX '19, Bangkok, Thailand

Air handling equipment strives to keep snack and bakery facilities on task

Exclusive interview: Douglas Machines Corp. on its 40th anniversary

Snack and bakery companies seek new options for sanitation software

ProFood Tech 2019: new equipment, technology, and ingredients

Exclusive interview - Voortman Bakery: Innovating wafers to ignite sales

Snack mixes and nuts find growth in healthy snacking

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