Articles by Liz Parker Kuhn

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. 

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

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

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.

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.