Better-For-You

Perfect Snacks brings a fresh perspective to the bar market

Perfect Snacks is making a name for itself as pioneers in the fresh, refrigerated bar market.

March 22, 2019

For Bud Keith, health and wellness was a way of life. He was, after all, a nutritionist, but his passion went well beyond a degree. In the 1960s, he established a juice bar and gym in Mission Beach, an iconic ocean-side neighborhood in San Diego.

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."

Ingredient inspirations for artisan baking R&D

Jerome Davis

March 11, 2019

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Artisan baking goes hand-in-hand with high-quality ingredients. And as more artisan baking emerges in the market, ancient grains and heirloom wheats can be important differentiators.

Bay State Milling enlists wellness expert to promote benefits of HealthSense brand

March 8, 2019

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Bay State Milling has announced its partnership with internationally recognized nutrition expert Jill Weisenberger, MS, RD, CDE, to promote the remarkable benefits of HealthSense high fiber wheat flour within the healthcare community.

Spreading omega awareness

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 5, 2019

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Many people have heard about omega-3s, and even the omega-6s in sources like flax and hemp oils. But what about omega-9s?

popchips Yes Peas chips

March 4, 2019

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popchips recently released Yes Peas, with three simple ingredients: whole green & yellow peas, a hint of oil, and a dash of seasoning.

Honestly Veggie Popper Duos

February 28, 2019

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Calbee North America, known for their ever popular Harvest Snaps, will announce the launch of Popper Duos at this year's Natural Products Expo West Booth N744.

Almonds in Nashville: Food trends tour

Liz Parker

February 27, 2019

A few weeks ago, I was able to fly to Nashville for a few days to participate in the Almond Board of California's annual food trends tour.

R&D inspirations for gluten-free snacks and baked goods

New ingredients and technologies help snack producers and bakeries innovate to stay competitive

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

February 11, 2019

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Anyone who thinks the gluten-free market has peaked needs to think again. According to a December 2018 report from Zion Market Research, the global gluten-free product market was valued at around $4.72 billion in 2017. By 2024, that value is expected to nearly double to reach $7.6 billion.