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Puffed and extruded snacks seek bases with better nutritional benefits

Consumers seek non-traditional proteins in puffed and extruded snacks

Liz Parker

November 13, 2019

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Puffed and extruded snacks, a subset of the salty snacks category, continue to rise in popularity as snack producers continually bring ingredient and product format innovations to the table.

Nutritional ingredients help fortify snack and bakery products

New ingredients deliver added health benefits that consumers seek

Joyce Friedberg

November 11, 2019

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While taste will remain a dominant factor for all food products, health, wellness and the nutritional value of the product is growing in importance. Several studies point to the fact that consumers are looking to achieve better overall wellness by selecting foods and ingredients that provide a functional health benefit.

Nature's Bakery comes out on top in 2019 'Best New Healthy School Snacks' voting

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

October 24, 2019

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Now in its fifth year, the “Best New Healthy School Snacks” contest, hosted by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, strives to shine a spotlight on snack and bakery products that exemplify top healthy choices for kids of all ages—whether serving as part of an on-the-go meal solution or between-meals snack.

Research shows consumers value natural, sustainable products

Steve French

September 19, 2019

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As reported by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery in its State of the Industry coverage, the U.S. bakery industry is valued at $51.6 billion in annual sales, and the U.S. snack industry sees sales of over $41.6 billion—and growing every year.

Snackification of meals creates morning opportunities

Jane Johnston

September 17, 2019

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It's that time of year again. Summer's almost over, the nights are cooling off and the leaves have already begun to turn. Back to school.

Vote now for the Best Healthy School Snacks of 2019

August 21, 2019

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Review the healthy snack and bakery products nominated and vote today for your selection as the top healthy school snack of the bunch. Stay tuned for the results of this contest, which will be released near the end of September, along with an exclusive look at the winning product.

Formulation strategies for developing better-for-you snacks and baked goods

Natural ingredients, added nutrients, diet-friendly and plant-based solutions top the list

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

August 21, 2019

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There's a reason why better-for-you is trending and "perfect-for-you" isn't. According to the August 2018 "U.S. Better for You Eating Trends" market report from Mintel, just 7 percent of consumers say they're strict with themselves to make sure their diet is as healthy as possible, and just three in 10 say they maintain a healthy diet most of the time.

Consumers seek adventuresome flavors and better-for-you options in salty snacks

Although indulgent salty snacks are still popular, better-for-you is on the rise

Liz Parker

August 16, 2019

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Salty snacks are a staple of any American gathering; the big game is on TV, so make sure there is plenty of chips, tortilla chips and salsa to go around.

Healthy snacking and plant-based foods fuel growth of nuts, seeds and inclusions

Joyce Friedberg

August 14, 2019

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Nuts and seeds are growing in popularity due to an increase in healthy snacking and consumer interest in plant-based products. According to Innova Market Insights, 7 in 10 U.S. consumers sought healthier snacking options in 2018.

2019 State of the Industry: Tortilla chips evolve to fit better-for-you needs

State of the Industry 2019: Tortilla chips evolve to fit better-for-you needs

Tortilla chips showcase ethnic flavors, as well as different substrates.

Liz Parker

July 25, 2019

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Tortilla chips are a party staple. And while traditional versions still soundly resonate with the masses, chip manufacturers have been experimenting with new and interesting flavors, as well as better-for-you versions like organic options and chips based on vegetables or legumes.

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