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State of the Industry 2019: Popcorn delivers on healthy and indulgent options

From indulgence to healthfulness, manufacturers explore both ends of the spectrum.

Ed Finkel

July 19, 2019

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Ready-to-eat (RTE) popcorn continues to find a willing audience at both ends of the dietary spectrum, with both health-forward and indulgent options seeing growth.

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.

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.

State of the Industry 2019: Tortillas offer health attributes and big flavor

Tortillas see continued growth through a balance of traditional and differentiated options

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

June 24, 2019

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No longer relegated to taco night, tortillas are playing a major role in Americans' meal plans, both at home and when dining out.

State of the Industry 2019: Snack cakes find strength in diversity

Snack cakes continue to do well due to their “on-the-go” versatileness

Liz Parker

June 20, 2019

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Snack cakes have always been popular, partially due to the fact that they're so portable - pop one in your purse or in the car, and you've got an "on-the-go" snack. The category continues to grow, with different flavors and trends emerging each year.

For the love of National Doughnut Day

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 7, 2019

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Doughnuts are big business, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.

Interest in sustainability, plant-based diets among trends in IFIC Foundation's 2019 Food & Health Survey

Consumers report "clean eating" as most popular new diet attempt in 2019

May 29, 2019

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Topics like sustainability, plant-based diets and clean eating seem to permeate news about food, but it turns out they’re not just buzzwords or “flavors of the week.”

2019 State of the Industry: Balancing indulgence and health in foodservice

Top snack and bakery dayparts offer strategic opportunities for R&D inspiration

May 21, 2019

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The current state of snacks and bakery in foodservice reflects the "have your cake and eat it, too" polarity of today's consumers. We dine out to treat ourselves, yet we still have a nagging sense of responsibility to improved health and wellness.

Pringles challenges fans to guess new Mystery Flavor to win $10,000

For the first time in the U.S., Pringles debuts a limited-time Mystery Flavor at Walgreens stores across the nation

May 21, 2019

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This summer, Pringles is releasing a new Mystery Flavor, giving fans the ultimate opportunity to taste and guess the flavor for a chance to win a $10,000 prize.

Snack and bakery insights into Generation Alpha

Michael Holleman

April 8, 2019

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By now, is there anything we don't know about Generation Z? Born from 1996 through 2014, these 4- to 23-year-olds learn with their eyes and share appealing images via social media. They're environmentally aware and socially conscious. Most embrace cultural diversity.

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."

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State of the Industry 2019: Popcorn delivers on healthy and indulgent options

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

State of the Industry 2019: Tortillas offer health attributes and big flavor

State of the Industry 2019: Snack cakes find strength in diversity

For the love of National Doughnut Day

Interest in sustainability, plant-based diets among trends in IFIC Foundation's 2019 Food & Health Survey

2019 State of the Industry: Balancing indulgence and health in foodservice

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