One momentous evening in 2011, amidst the verdant hills of Italy’s Tuscany region, as Jerry M. Bello, Jr. and his wife Shannon sat down for a meal at a traditional osteria while on vacation, inspiration struck.

Crafted from fresh pasta dough, the stylish bowtie-shaped pasta chips are baked and puffed to perfection, and offered in the snack aisle as a better-for-you chip alternative.

According to data from IRI, Chicago, sales of frozen pizza were up about 1.15 percent in the 52 weeks ending August 7, 2016, representing about $4.5 billion. Unit sales, though, were down about 2.14 percent. Why?

Market Trends Product Spotlight: Almond Pesto Pizza

Private label has come a long way from its “generic” years. Today, focuses are on premium, national-brand-better (NBB) offerings and clean eating—snack and bakery products that are part of the better-for-you category, including those that are gluten-free.

I fell in love with pizza during my college years.

I recently attended my first IBIE (International Bakery Industry Exposition) this past weekend, in Las Vegas, and it was definitely an interesting experience.

Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc. announced the expansion of its snack portfolio with Royal Hawaiian Orchards Single Serve Macadamia Nut Pouches. 

J&J Snack Foods Corp. recently acquired Corazonas HEARTBAR oatmeal squares. Corazonas HEARTBARS provide a mix of heart-healthy ingredients, all while being non-GMO, high in protein (up to 6g), low sodium and rich in fiber. The oatmeal squares use only simple, wholesome, non-gluten containing ingredients.

Quinn Snacks' ready to eat, farm-to-bag popcorn, is now available in snack-size bags in two flavors: ready to eat popcorn with coconut oil, made with organic and virgin coconut oil, and ready to eat white cheddar, the first white cheddar ready to eat popcorn to use only real white cheddar cheese.