Several producers got in on the fun this year with silly snack and bakery product news.

Commercials broadcast in between the plays include spots from Doritos, Dunkin, Pringles, and other noted brands.

Peanuts go through many different phases before ending up at their final destination on grocery store shelves.

A recent mailing from the Almond Board of California highlights regional product innovations that prominently feature almonds—this one from Chicago, a “hub for culinary innovation with abundant opportunities for all sorts of food professionals."

As a food writer, SF&WB Editor-in-Chief Doug Peckenpaugh is continually making notes about interesting products hitting the market.

During the pandemic, when travel was essentially shut down, we traveled through our food.

We’ve grown more flexibly remote of late as we seek to connect as an industry. 

Overall, indulgent products have tracked well lately, but better-for-you options will factor into the mix as we emerge from the pandemic.

Last Thursday, January 28th, I had the pleasure of attending a virtual tart cherry tasting experience, sponsored by Montmorency U.S. Tart Cherries

I grew up during the 1990's, and I don't think it's bragging to say that the '90s had the best snacks. However, there is good news out there for all '90s babies out there: lately, companies have been banking on nostalgia, and have brought back snacks from the 1990's and 2000's.