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Bakery of the Year

This annual award honors a leading baker for its ability to introduce a team of new baked products, all while staying on trend.

Tortilla Trends

Discover how tortilla producers are broadening their product portfolios. And get the latest from the Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) and an exclusive preview to its annual convention.

State of the Industry

These annual reports (June and July) include category product leader updates, category trends, consumer purchase trends and more.

Snack Producer of the Year

This annual award honors a leading snack manufacturer for its ability to launch a host of new snack items, all while staying on trend.

Top 50 Snack and Bakery Companies

Annual ranking of the Top 50 companies in the snack and bakery industries based on sales data.
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The Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies of 2020

Many snack and bakery companies continue to find opportunities for growth, and some familiar names enter the rankings.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
December 2, 2020
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Revenue from the U.S. grain-based snack and bakery industry accounts for over $100 billion in annual retail sales, and a significant portion of that total comes from the top 50 companies, ranked according to annual revenue.
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State of the Industry 2020: Tortilla chips go well beyond basic

State of the Industry 2020: Tortilla chips go well beyond basic

Consumers search for more than your run-of-the-mill tortilla chip flavors.
Kimberly J. Decker
July 24, 2020
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Snacks have to work pretty hard to keep up with consumer preferences these days. For one, they have to be suitably snackable, i.e., convenient and portable.
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State of the Industry 2020: Snack and nut mixes combine nutrition with bold flavors

State of the Industry 2020: Snack and nut mixes combine nutrition with bold flavors

High in protein and spiced to perfection, snack mixes are permissible indulgences during stay-at-home orders.
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
July 22, 2020
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It's safe to say COVID-19 has made its mark on the food industry. People are cooking more at home than they used to.
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State of the Industry 2020: Sustaining the snack boom

Chris Luke
July 21, 2020
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit U.S. shores in early 2020, it caused major disruption across the snack and baking industry, and the country as a whole. Many industries have endured significant economic fallout from the pandemic.
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State of the Industry 2020: Puffed and extruded snacks grow through innovation

State of the Industry 2020: Puffed and extruded snacks grow through innovation

Consumers embrace snack flavor and format diversity.
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Liz Parker
July 21, 2020
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The puffed and extruded snacks category has grown-up, and the market is seeing some diverse company.
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State of the Industry 2020: Pretzel market enjoys growth

State of the Industry 2020: Pretzel market enjoys growth

Formulation twists enhance pretzel offerings as healthy snack alternatives.
Neal Lorenzi
July 20, 2020
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The pretzel market continues to grow, with core offerings showing strength and strategic formulation twists bringing in some added diversity.
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State of the Industry 2020: Popcorn sales explode

State of the Industry 2020: Popcorn sales explode

Most of the past year flatlined, but that’s all changed as people stay home and binge-watch.
Ed Finkel
July 17, 2020
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The popcorn category has enjoyed a very strong past year, with a particularly strong jump early in the year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit U.S. shores.
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State of the Industry 2020: Frozen snacks & appetizers see strong growth

State of the Industry 2020: Frozen snacks & appetizers see strong growth

The combination of convenience and classic, craveable product formats drives sales forward.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 16, 2020
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One of the fascinating aspects of today's snack industry is the supreme flexibility of the term "snack." Almost anything can constitute a snack, given the right portion size, its relative convenience, and requisite craveability.
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State of the Industry 2020: Crackers grow through innovation

State of the Industry 2020: Crackers grow through innovation

Consumers search for crackers that adhere to plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary choices.
Joyce Friedberg
July 15, 2020
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Crackers are a product category that has nearly universal appeal. Consumers are snacking more often, especially in light of the recent pandemic, and the expanding variety of crackers on the market today make them a natural fit for nearly any snacking occasion.
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Baking industry strategies for the post-COVID-19 era

Chris Luke
July 14, 2020
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As we approach the beginning of summer, we stand at the threshold of a new era of American life. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our society's long-established rhythms.
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2017 Snack Producer of the Year, Quinn Snacks

Quinn Snacks, the 2017 ‘Snack Producer of the Year,’ brings fresh, original thinking to the industry, boldly challenging the status quo, always with an eye to the future. For the full story on Quinn Snacks, see “Snacks reimagined—Quinn Snacks, 2017 Snack Producer of the Year.”

2016 Bakery of the Year, La Brea Bakery

2016 Bakery of the Year, La Brea Bakery

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery named La Brea Bakery as its 2016 “Bakery of the Year.” La Brea Bakery has taken an industry-leading position on non-GMO breads and brought the concept of “farm-to-table” breads, made with heritage grain, to a national audience. And the bakery has forged new ground with gluten-free breads that mesh with the bakery’s artisan sensibilities. For the complete story, see “La Brea Bakery, artisan bakery to the nation.”

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