Articles by Liz Parker Kuhn

ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie speaks about what's new for IBIE this year, what's returning, and what attendees should know before attending.

Traceability is an important facet of warehouses, especially for snack and bakery companies.

Schwan's Company speaks about trends in the cheesecake and frozen dessert category.

Despite snack mixes and nuts being known for having many “on-the-go” options, during the pandemic—when consumers have been staying home more—they have still been flocking to the category.

The puffed and extruded category mostly experienced growth from 2021 to 2022. Consumers are also searching for better-for-you flavors, and the category aimed to accommodate.

Registration is now open for SNAC International's 46th annual Executive Leadership Forum, the snack industry’s exclusive annual event for premier education, insights, and networking opportunities for senior executives. 

The sweet goods category, which includes everything from brownies to doughnuts to Danishes, overall experienced growth from 2021 to 2022.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have been staying home more often, and searching for familiar snacks. Cookies fill that void, and brands have taken note of what is trending.

The bakery snacks category overall experienced an increase in sales in 2021, the possible reason for that being that consumers are now returning to the office and want on-the-go snacks to keep them company at their desks. 

CO2COA is a new ‘vegan friendly’ chocolate bar made in partnership between Mars Inc. and Perfect Day, Inc. It also comes wrapped in a paper packaging.