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Liz Parker Kuhn

Liz Parker Kuhn

Liz Parker Kuhn is the senior editor of Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She 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) 839-7156 or at parkerkuhne@bnpmedia.com.

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State of the Industry 2022: Snack bars rise in popularity as consumers return to 'every day' lives

The nutrition/snack bars category rose in sales as consumers start to return to “on-the-go” lifestyles.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 17, 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.


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State of the Industry 2022: Bakery snacks jump in sales as consumers return to the office

Consumers look for healthy and portable bakery snacks, but occasionally want to indulge, too.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 16, 2022

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. 


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Mars debuts animal-free, planet-friendly CO2COA in partnership with Perfect Day

Mars launches ‘vegan-friendly’ chocolate in partnership with Perfect Day

‘CO2COA’ bars’ limited launch taps into the $467.2M global vegan chocolate market.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
June 16, 2022

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. 


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Specialty Food Association names winners of 2022 sofi awards

Judges evaluated products across 47 categories.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 20, 2022

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


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Warehouse software challenges for snack and bakery companies

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


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Exclusive interview: Opopop wants to reintroduce you to popcorn

Exclusive interview: Opopop wants to reintroduce you to popcorn

Lis Parker
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.


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

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

Lis Parker
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.


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

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.
Lis Parker
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.
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Airheads and Highdive Advertising launch creative campaign

Airheads and Highdive Advertising launch creative campaign

Campaign to launch on multiple platforms including Hulu and Roku.
Lis Parker
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.


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Using Industry 4.0 during the COVID-19 pandemic

Using Industry 4.0 during the COVID-19 pandemic

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