Better-for-you

2026 Snack Producer of the Year: Jackson’s

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Since our editorial team first visited Jackson’s about 2.5 years ago, the BFY savory snack company has increased its workforce to meet production demands, launched innovative new products, and broken ground on a state-of-the-art warehouse.

High-fiber items can draw in health-minded consumers

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:03:00 -0500

With leaders and market experts predicting a surge in fiber’s popularity, producers are looking for solutions and opportunities.

Kii Naturals launches rebrand, new organic crisps

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:05:28 -0400

NuStef Baking has announced a brand refresh for Kii Naturals, including updated packaging, alongside the launch of an organic, double-baked artisan crisp.

Junkless debuts BFY protein bars

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:19:06 -0400

Meant to taste like dessert, the bars contain 15 g protein, come in four flavors, and are made without without artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, sugar alcohols, or other "junk."

2025 Snack Producer of the Year: LesserEvil

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Better-for-you bites are growing more rapidly than their conventional counterparts, according to Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s State of the Industry: Snacks coverage.

Katjes offers BFY, vegetarian gummies

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The European company is expanding its gummies to the U.S.

In bakery and snack items, fats and oils perform multiple roles

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When working fats and oils into their formulations, bakery and snack producers have to balance a number of factors to keep consumers happy.

Culinary magazine staff salutes their favorite snacks

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

When they aren’t cooking up gourmet dishes or dining out, Bon Appetit editors dig BFY bites.

Functional and nutritional ingredients aim to please health-conscious consumers

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Consumers increasingly seek products with better-for-you nutritional profiles; the right ingredients can help deliver.

Bagel sales hold steady as BFY brands deepen connections

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Bagels continue to tempt consumers, with better-for-you versions attracting attention and dollars.

2024 Snack Producer of the Year: Biena Snacks

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Consumers continue to crave salty snacks—that behavior isn’t fading anytime soon. However, shoppers increasingly seek more meaningful than mindless noshes.

State of the Industry 2023: Puffed and extruded snacks

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Puffed and extruded snacks can range from cheese snacks, to corn chips and pork rinds, to puffs, to veggie chips.

2023 Snack Producer of the Year: Calbee America

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

The company’s ambitious growth plan focuses on building upon existing successes and new opportunities.

Sweeteners balance consumer desire for sweet treats and good health

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Consumers want sweet snacks and baked goods with less sugar; here are ways to deliver.

Pipcorn launches better-for-you Twists corn snacks

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:08:00 -0500

The snacks, made with corn flour, come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Cinnamon Sugar.

Grains of truth

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:47:00 -0500

It's a constant buzz in consumers' ears: what they should eat, what they shouldn't. From butter to eggs to bread, it's hard to tell what is true.

Nutrition, sustainability, convenience are king for snack bars

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:58:00 -0500

Snack bars: What's not to love about them? Concerned about convenience? They're on-the-go. Worried about portion control? Most are single-serving size, which also knocks out the problem of resealing the package.

Catalysts of change

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:26:00 -0400

Change is constant in almost any industry. But a key variable is the pace of that change. And across the baking industry, we are seeing strong catalysts of change driving growth.

Grain foods and healthy aging

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:26:00 -0500

Every new year, people make resolutions to break bad habits or start good ones. Generally, everyone is focused on self-improvement and wellness.

Keeping healthy grains in focus during the holidays

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:00:00 -0500

It's that time of year, the most wonderful time of year. The time for family, friends and, of course, food. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and so have the leftovers. Now we're in the throes of the holiday season with more gatherings every weekend.

An ode to refined grains

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0400

People today go into a panic when they see the word "refined" anywhere near their food. But even though the term has become synonymous with overly processed and unhealthy, refined doesn't have to be such a dirty word.

Will giving up bread help you lose weight?

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:00:00 -0500

Over the holiday, I was playing with two of my nieces when one asked the other an age-old question, "If you were trapped on a desert island, and you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?"

Crackers industry provides innovative, healthy options

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:00:00 -0500

When you think of crackers, what comes to mind? Your favorite brand? Your favorite topping? The saltines that your mother fed you with soup when you were sick as a child? Or perhaps that time your best friend crammed a dozen of them into their mouth and then tried to whistle?

Adding grain ingredients to create healthy snacks

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:14:00 -0400

A friend once told me that she wouldn’t be impressed by technology until she could download a snack. Although we are not quite at the level of the Jetsons, the snacking trend continues to grow.

Loving grains: consumers and heart health

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

In honor of National Heart Health Month in February, this month’s column has a focus on the known cardiovascular benefits associated with grain-based foods, both whole and enriched.

The case for fortified corn masa

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

As a busy mom, I rely on nutrient-dense, enriched grain products to ensure my children receive all the nutrients they need.

Consumers look to high-quality foods to improve their health, wellness and energy level

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

About 25 years ago, most consumers and companies were primarily looking to solve baseline health-and-wellness conditions, or find new approaches to address them.

Keeping consumers heart healthy during the holidays

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0500

As a cardiologist, I am continuously telling my patients about the importance of heart health. While many people wait until the new year to focus on their health, the holiday season provides the perfect time for them to make a conscious effort to eat items that are heart healthy.

The health benefits of vitamins and minerals

ccochran@grainsfoundation.org (Christine Cochran) — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500

With daily schedules more hectic than ever and meals often becoming grab-and-go occasions, it can be challenging for people to get the vitamins and minerals they need.

Verifying gluten-free label claims

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Gluten-free is a hot product category. It seems everyone in the food industry wants to be involved in this trend, and the gluten-free label claim does attract a segment of the population that is highly sensitive to the ingestion of traces of gluten. Consumers with celiac disease must completely avoid gluten.