Liz Parker Kuhn

Specialty Food Association names winners of 2022 sofi awards

Judges evaluated products across 47 categories.

May 20, 2022

The Specialty Food Association has revealed the winners of its 50th Annual sofi Awards, a celebration of culinary excellence and creativity.

Warehouse software challenges for snack and bakery companies

Snack and bakery companies search for essential features in warehouse software.

Liz Parker Kuhn

May 20, 2022

Warehouse software is important for snack and bakery companies, in order to keep track of the comings and goings of products inside their warehouses.

Exclusive interview: Opopop wants to reintroduce you to popcorn

Liz Parker Kuhn

May 4, 2022

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Sarah McDowell, president of Opopop, about how the brand got its start, and current trends in popcorn.

Q&A: Steve & Andy's cookies partner with Palm Done Right

Liz Parker Kuhn

May 2, 2022

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Andy Khiani, founder, Steve & Andy's, about the company's partnership with Palm Done Right, and the benefits of palm oil in baking.

Consumers search for nutrition bars for both at-home and on-the-go snacking

During the pandemic, bars pivot from on-the-go to an ‘anytime’ snack.

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 21, 2022

Whether for breakfast, a snack, or a meal replacement, the nutrition bars category is ubiquitous, and its products can be consumed at any time of day. Sales have rebounded after a flat period, and innovation is ongoing in the category.

Airheads and Highdive Advertising launch creative campaign

Campaign to launch on multiple platforms including Hulu and Roku.

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 21, 2022

Airheads' new campaign is about how people who eat Airheads have more fun — but they take it to hyperbolic heights.

Using Industry 4.0 during the COVID-19 pandemic

More companies turn to Industry 4.0 solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 20, 2022

From cloud computing to the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0 is essential for modern-day snack and bakery companies, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ferrero faces international recall of Kinder products after contamination at Belgian plant

Ferrero USA voluntarily recalls Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment, Kinder Mix Chocolate Treat Baskets.

Liz Parker Kuhn

Crystal Lindell

April 11, 2022

Ferrero has issued recalls in at least 11 countries after a Salmonella Typhimurium contamination at its plant in Arlon, Belgium.

SNX 2022: First event by SNAC International focuses on education and networking

Liz Parker Kuhn

April 7, 2022

SNX, the inaugural event by SNAC International, took place March 27–29, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the Hilton Pointe Tapatio Cliffs resort.

Consumers look to tortilla category for better-for-you options

Consumers are eating more tortillas at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 21, 2022

The tortilla category did well over the past year, possibly because people are now staying home and working at home more often, and thus able to cook more elevated lunchtime meals.

Articles by Liz Parker Kuhn

Specialty Food Association names winners of 2022 sofi awards

Warehouse software challenges for snack and bakery companies

Exclusive interview: Opopop wants to reintroduce you to popcorn

Q&A: Steve & Andy's cookies partner with Palm Done Right

Consumers search for nutrition bars for both at-home and on-the-go snacking

Airheads and Highdive Advertising launch creative campaign

Using Industry 4.0 during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ferrero faces international recall of Kinder products after contamination at Belgian plant

SNX 2022: First event by SNAC International focuses on education and networking

Consumers look to tortilla category for better-for-you options

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