Nuts & Trail Mixes

Trends, ingredients, products, packaging, equipment and formulation strategies for snack mixes like mixed nuts and trail mixes that can include dried fruits, candy, chocolate and other ingredients.

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Snack mixes and nuts find growth in healthy snacking

Consumers search for trending ingredients in snack mixes and nuts

Liz Parker

March 14, 2019

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Trends in snack mixes and nuts are constantly changing, but many also remain the same, as consumers are constantly searching for better-for-you snacks and the next "big thing."

Globally inspired snack and bakery flavor trends

Global, bold, spicy and botanical flavors trend forward across snack and bakery

Joyce Friedberg

March 11, 2019

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Taste remains a key driver in consumer food purchases. According to the 2018 IFIC "Food and Health Survey," taste was rated the No. 1 factor, with 81 percent of consumers stating taste impacts their decisions. Consumers still seek nostalgic, familiar flavors, but also flavors that appeal to their adventurous side.

Lily's Sweets chocolate-covered almonds and peanuts

March 7, 2019

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Available in four varieties, including Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds, Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds and Milk Chocolate Coverage Peanuts, these snack-ready nuts have only 1g sugar per serving.

Le Bar vegan bars

February 18, 2019

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Le Bars are the perfect bar for the person always on the go in need of a reliable breakfast, the early morning gym visitor in need of good fuel, and even picky children in need of a snack.

Santé Nuts bourbon pecans, pumpkin spice pecans, and chocolate almonds

February 18, 2019

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Snack company Santé Specialty Foods is expanding its product line of gourmet roasted and spiced nuts with a new trio of flavors: Bourbon Pecans, Pumpkin Spice Pecans, and Chocolate Almonds.

Lehi Valley Trading Co. grows its private label snack business

Lehi Valley Trading Co. finds strong growth in private label snacking

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

February 15, 2019

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Over the last 30-plus years since establishing Lehi Valley, the family has significantly expanded the different types of snacks offered, primarily working with retailers across the U.S. on their private label lines of caramel corn and popcorn, puffed corn snacks, snack mixes, nuts, granola, and more. Freeman and his wife, Trecia, purchased the business outright in 2000, and have steadily expanded the company’s manufacturing footprint ever since.

WholeMe grain-free granola clusters

February 5, 2019

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WholeMe nutrient-dense clusters are non-dairy, certified non-GMO, gluten free and paleo.

Kar's Nuts with updated packaging

January 18, 2019

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Kar’s Nuts has been providing consumers with a wide variety of snack choices dating back to 1933 when Sue Kar used her tiny home kitchen across the street from Tiger Stadium in Detroit to roast and sell peanuts to Tiger fans.