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Hot issues within the baking and snack food markets.

Tortilla Trends | State of the Industry | Snack Manufacturer of the Year | Baker of the Year | Top 50

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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.

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The Top 50 snack and bakery companies of 2019

The top companies in snacks and bakery find growth through strategic innovations and acquisitions
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
December 12, 2019
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The U.S. grain-based snack and bakery industry, as regularly covered in Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, accounts for over $100 billion in annual retail sales; and many companies add incrementally more revenue by serving foodservice and other customers.
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State of the Industry 2019: Snack mix and nut inspirations for category growth

State of the Industry 2019: Snack mix and nut inspirations for category growth

Global flavors, healthy indulgence and dynamic textures top trends in snack and nut mixes
Melissa Kvidahl Reilly
July 24, 2019
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According to the "Top 10 Trend Predictions for 2019" from SPINS, Chicago, internationally inspired innovation in nuts and seeds is gaining ground. SPINS says that nuts and seeds are watch-worthy because they're not only protein-rich and easy to eat, but they deliver antioxidants and long-lasting energy.
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Frozen snacks and appetizers grow through diversity

State of the Industry 2019: Frozen snacks and appetizers grow through diversity

This category of convenience offers a growing range of diversity to meet shopper desires.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 18, 2019
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The frozen snacks and appetizers category has seen steady growth over the past few years thanks to the combined avenues of convenience and culinary diversity manufacturers are bringing to market. These products nicely accent the category, finding a home alongside longtime staples that likewise continue to see growth.
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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.”