Sweet & Savory

Cracker Jack’D Protein Mix

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:00:00 -0400

Cracker Jack’D, a Frito-Lay brand, has added a protein-packed snack mix to its product line—Cracker Jack’D Protein Mix.

California fig powerball

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

The California Fig Powerball was created as a snack to take on the go, a quick bite that will provide a burst of energy that also delivers sound nutrition.

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.

Dynamic contrast in snack foods

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

What entices each bite of a mini salted-maple, toasted-almond Cronut—as I recently relished at Donut Savant in Oakland, CA..

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.

Mrs. Freshley’s Cinnamon Coffee Cakes

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:00:00 -0400

Flowers Foods’ latest addition to its product portfolio—Mrs. Freshley’s Cinnamon Coffee Cakes—is sure to please cinnamon lovers.

Multitask snacking

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400

We’re always multitasking, so when you can’t decide whether to have something sweet or savory, why not have both? Consumers can, with a variety of new sweet and savory options.

State of the Industry: Bread market in overdrive

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Bakery products are evolving all the time in today’s market. To win the race, they mix healthful and tasty ingredients with a scoop of distinction.

Chicago’s cheesecake at its finest

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The one and only Eli’s Cheesecake, considered a Chicago food icon, could be the largest specialty cheesecake bakery in the country

Biscuit bake-off still accepting entries

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:58:00 -0400

Biscuit lovers have until midnight on April 22 to enter their favorite biscuit recipes in the International Biscuit Festival 2013 Biscuit Bake Off.

Surprisingly sweet and savory

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Potato chips and chocolate? Snack manufacturers and bakeries are experimenting with unique combinations to satisfy consumers’ desire for a snack with the perfect sweet-savory blend.

Snack Food Today: January 2013

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Rudolph Foods’ Second Annual Pork Rind Appreciation Day campaign will culminate on the biggest football day of the year

Inventure Foods enters into licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:32:00 -0500

Phoenix-based Inventure Foods expands its portfolio of brands by entering into a licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands of Glennville, Ga., to develop new snack line.

State of the Industry Report: Pork Rinds, Ingredients: New Twists on an Old Game

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:50:00 -0500

Pork rinds are probably the most misunderstood item in the snack category. This is surprising, because people have been eating pork rinds—also called pork skins—as long as they have been eating pigs. One of the world’s first snack foods created thousands of years ago, and favored in the southern states, pork rinds are a simple combination of fried pork skins and salt.

Gourmet flavors beef up beef jerky

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0400

Marketers of beef jerky, a favorite of truckers and a staple at gas-station checkouts, want it to be a healthier snack. Makers of the spicy, salty dried treat find that consumers can accept turkey versions and are now stepping up sales with moister, tastier and fancier dried-meat products, some in flavors such as Basil Citrus and Lemon Garlic.

State of the Industry Report: Popcorn, Corny Competition

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:15:00 -0400

Low in calories, high in fiber—popcorn may just be the perfect natural snack. Of course, that doesn’t stop manufacturers from trying to up the ante by enhancing all the whole grain has to offer. Now, popcorn can be found competing with chips, pretzels and even candy in the snacking Olympics.

State of the Industry Report—Jerky: Meaty Considerations

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to the Olympics, most people prefer some sports over others. The same holds true for consumers when it comes to snack foods.

State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Pursuing the Perfect Pretzel

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:30:00 -0400

Pretzels have been around for more than a thousand years, originating in southern Europe around 610 A.D., according to historians. Today, crispy, hard pretzels are consumed by people in many of the countries represented at the 2012 Olympics.

State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Game Changers,Tortilla Chips

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:48:00 -0400

Harris Interactive recently released the results of its 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend study, which analyzed the responses of more than 38,500 consumers on key measures of brand health for more than 1,500 lifestyle, product and service brands. When questioned about the brands they are likely to reach for when craving a salty snack, respondents chose Lay’s Potato Chips—the top-ranked salty snack for the past eight years—followed by two other Frito-Lay North America brands, Doritos and Tostitos.

Kellogg uses hot trends and insights to create new products

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

From flavors to popular culture, what’s hot and cool are what drives new products from the Battle Creek, Mich.-based company.

State of the Industry Report—Frozen Baked Goods—Versatile Players

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:24:00 -0400

Busy lifestyles and affordability aren’t the only reasons why consumers add frozen baked goods to their shopping cart each week.

State of the Industry: Cookies—Rookie Cookies

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:46:00 -0400

Cookies are a robust segment within the bakery industry. There are brands that have been around for decades and have become household names, but there are also many up-and-coming brands that offer unique flavors for niche markets and are set to become the next class of pros.

State of the Industry: Sweet Goods—Caddy Shack of Sweet Goods

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:59:00 -0400

It can be rather tough for sweet goods products these days. The huge movement to better-for-you items hasn’t exactly been good news and a smooth fairway for this category. But bakers and manufacturers of sweet goods, snack cakes and other delectable treats are watching the demands just as closely as producers in other bakery market segments, and heeding the calls.

Magnifying Chocolate’s Flavors Through Pairings

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:13:00 -0400

On its own, chocolate is a wonderful treat. Marry chocolate with the perfect flavor pairing, and the snack becomes even more memorable. Classic pairings, such as chocolate with peanut butter, raspberry or mint, are here to stay, but adventurous flavors are growing in popularity.

A Snack Retrospective

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:32:00 -0400

According to the website, ideafinder.com, we consume more than 4.3 billion lb. of snack food a year, which could be why snacks may soon end up becoming America’s favorite meal.

SNAXPO 2012: SNAXPO at 75

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:14:00 -0500

The snack industry should plan on attending or exhibiting at SNAXPO 2012, March 16-19, in Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center. Hosted by the Snack Food Association, this exciting diamond anniversary (75th year) snack event will provide opportunities to network with snack food industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest and greatest trends and technologies and hear interesting speakers, such as former Arkansas governor and best-selling author, Mike Huckabee.

Sweet and Savory Snacks

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:46:00 -0500

In a move toward boldly-flavored, healthful products, manufacturers are finding innovative ways to meet the needs of consumers who favor sweet and savory bakery foods and snacks. Starting with the dessert first, familiar flavors and healthful benefits can be found in many of Wholly Wholesome’s pie products.

Krispy Kreme Glazed and Dipped Donuts

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:07:00 -0500

Company: Krispy Kreme, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Website: www.krispykreme.com
Introduced: November 2011
Distribution: National
Suggested Retail: $1.09 for a 4-oz. package of Glazed Chocolate Pie; $4.29 for a 14.9-oz. box of Dipped Cake

Inventive, Creative Inclusions

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:44:00 -0500

As more consumers scrutinize ingredients in the foods they buy, bakers and snack producers are turning to inclusions to create better-for-you products that deliver irresistible taste.

Utility Players

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:42:00 -0500

Tasty, wholesome baked appetizers, meals and desserts that go from freezer to table in minutes are all-stars with today’s busy consumers.