Market Trends

Innovation flavors HI-CHEW recipe for growth

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Teruhiro (Terry) Kawabe, chief representative for the USA & president, CEO of Morinaga America, Inc., discusses the history of HI-CHEW and recent innovations like the new Halloween Mystery Mix.

Pork rind producers offering novel flavors, health-conscious connections

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

With baked iterations and new flavor combinations, pork rinds appeal to new consumers.

CJCJ Food: Global demand for frozen dumplings on the rise

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:32:00 -0400

A leader from the Korea-based snacks and food company discusses the boom in demand for frozen dumplings.

New IRI report offers insight into CPG industry in 2015 & 2016

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:38:00 -0500

The report reveals the consumer packaged goods industry struggled in 2015 and makes predictions for growth in 2016.

Schwan Food forms Schwan’s Chef Collective

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:04:00 -0500

Rising regional chefs will offer a fresh perspective on ingredients, recipes and consumer trends to assist the company in developing the next generation of Schwan-branded frozen foods.

ALDI reformulates exclusive brand food products

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:06:00 -0400

The grocer says it has removed certified synthetic colors, PHOs and added MSG from its exclusive brand food products.

Oreo takes top slot for social media buzz

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Oreo received more than 1 million mentions worldwide on a variety of social media outlets, according to NetBase 2015 Brand Passion Report on Chocolate and Candy Bars.

Dynamically sweet & savory snack foods

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Snack producers and bakers have expanded their explorations into sweet-savory profiles, with sweet-salty, sweet-spicy and sweet-herbal all gaining favor.

The classic appeal of Golden Boy

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 11:00:00 -0500

Golden Boy Pies still retains the homespun ideals of its roots, despite notable expansion over the years—and the future is poised to bring more of the same.

Top 10 specialty food trends for 2015

Fri, 02 Jan 2015 06:00:00 -0500

Cricket flour, marijuana and sustainable packaging make the list, according to the Specialty Food Association.

Comax Flavors reveals flavor trends for 2015

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:00:00 -0500

The Melville, NY, company unveils four groups that reflect multicultural influences, consumers’ changing eating habits and more.

Global consumers spent $374 billion on snack foods between 2013 and 2014

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:00:00 -0400

That’s a year-over-year increase of 2%, according to a new global report from Nielsen. While Europe ($167 billion) and North America ($124 billion) make up most of the worldwide snack sales, annual snack sales are growing faster in the largely developing regions.

Wolferman’s announces brand relaunch

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:00:00 -0400

The marketer and wholesaler of fine baked goods is, among other things, adding new products and making its website easier for consumers to use.

Dunkin' Donuts introduces Croissant Donut

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:30:00 -0400

Dunkin’ Donuts also launches a Croissant Donut sampling vehicle tour and in-store tastings for 12 members of its DD Perks loyalty program.

What drives consumers to the bakery aisle today?

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:30:00 -0400

Find out during a mid-year industry webinar with consumer guru Todd Hale, who will discuss the latest trends in consumer behaviors and attitudes toward baked goods.

75th Anniversary for Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Morsels

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

The popular chocolate chips used in baking cookies and many other inspired treats, Nestlé’s Toll House brand chocolate morsels continue to bake up memories in kitchens across America

What’s Taco Bell cooking, er frying, up?

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Taco Bell is borrowing from sister company KFC Corp. with its test of a biscuit taco filled with fried chicken. Taco Bell also is testing two new versions of the A.M. Crunchwrap, according to reports.

Annie's to be acquired by General Mills for approximately $820 million

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Annie's Inc., a natural and organic foods company, has agreed to be acquired by General Mills, Inc. for $46.00 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $820 million.

Ingredient Technology: Flavor and Color Update

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Sriracha and bacon have been flavor stars for the past two years, appearing in and on a host of foods. Around the same time, natural blues and greens arrived on the scene, giving snack producers and bakers even more color options.

Bountiful bars

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Setting the bar on bars, protein is the predominant trend in today’s bar segment, but it’s the personal stories of some of the products’ makers that inspire the latest and greatest creations.

Demand for chocolate in snack and bakery items continues to grow

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Demand for chocolate in snack and bakery items is driven by two core consumers: Luxury seekers; and healthy snack eaters who both share a common desire for great-tasting chocolate produced in a sustainable fashion.

Entenmann's shuts Bay Shore, NY, plant

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:00:00 -0400

After nearly a century on New York's Long Island, Entenmann’s in late August stopped producing its famous pastries. From a small bake shop on Main Street to a big production factory on Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore, Entenmann’s called Long Island home for nearly a century. That era has ended.

Portion control, healthy snacks reign in snack, bakery industries

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

As eating habits continue to shift from the typical three-meal schedule, portion-controlled snack and bakery products may be small bites, but they’re also becoming a big part of the overall marketplace.

Snyder’s-Lance answers the ‘what’s next in snacks?’ question

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:30:00 -0400

Portable and adventurous is how Snyder’s-Lance Inc. sees snacking, which is becoming more of a lifestyle these days. U.S. consumers are strapped for time, which means totable delivery formats and packaging are key.

Five ways to convey clean label

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:00:00 -0400

Clean label may not be neatly defined, but food companies can convey the concept in five ways. Because it’s a broad topic, and there is no regulation yet, there’s a huge opportunity in finding new space within clean label, says Innova Market Insights.

Little Debbie makes muffins available

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 11:30:00 -0400

McKee Foods, bakers of the Little Debbie brand, is launching Little Debbie single-serve Premium Muffins.

Corn prices fall after USDA says crops are in great condition

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:00:00 -0400

Corn prices fell to their lowest level in four months last week after the Department of Agriculture said the majority of this year's U.S. harvest is in good-to-excellent condition.

State of the Industry on Bakery: A state of change

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400

The bakery market is rife with change this year, as bakers face plenty of challenges that just keep coming. With a hailstorm of food-safety issues, for example, most bakers are beginning the certification process through the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program and others.

It was gluten-free everything at NRA Show 2014

Thu, 22 May 2014 15:00:00 -0400

The National Restaurant Association’s annual show was packed again this year, displaying many better-for-you food and menu options with bolder, spicy flavors; portion-controlled packaging; and even Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza that’s gluten-free. In fact, more gluten-free food exhibits showcased new products than ever before.

Snyder’s-Lance to acquire Baptista's Bakery, sell Private Brands

Thu, 08 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400

Snack food manufacturer Snyder's-Lance Inc., Charlotte, N.C., signs agreements to acquire Baptista’s Bakery in Wisconsin and to sell its Private Brands and two manufacturing facilities to Shearer’s Foods in Ohio. The transactions are expected to close in the 2014 second quarter.