Nuts & Seeds

Snack mixes and nuts deliver on taste, health trends

New options and alignment with trends help keep growth relatively steady

March 11, 2020

Snack mixes and nuts are holding steady in the market. IRI, Chicago, reports sales of snack nuts grew 1.4 percent to $4.8 billion, and sales of nutritional snacks/trail mixes grew 2.3 percent to $1.2 billion for the 52 weeks ending December 29, 2019.

Forging new frontiers for the next generation of gluten-free snacks and baked goods

Snack producers and bakers can venture into new territory to develop leading-edge gluten-free products

Kimberly J. Decker

February 17, 2020

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When a gluten-free version of Sheila G's Brownie Brittle hit U.S. stores in 2017, JoAnn Rupp, global market insights manager, Corbion, Lenexa, KS, noticed something that distinguished the product on an increasingly crowded gluten-free shelf.

California almond community announces pollinator protection plan

January 15, 2020

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The plan consists of important initiatives aimed at protecting bees during almond bloom and beyond.

Insights to fuel R&D strategies for bread products

Bakers have a wide range of opportunities to breathe new life into bread categories.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 10, 2020

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Despite pockets of growth at individual companies, the categories spanning fresh bread, including bread, buns and rolls, bagels and English muffins, continue to remain relatively flat.

Almond Board fueling farm of the future with $5.9M research investment

December 18, 2019

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The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced an investment of $5.9 million dollars in 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices.

Regulatory perspectives on labeling coconut and sesame as allergens

Elaine Meloan

November 14, 2019

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The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) identified eight major food allergen categories that accounted for more than 90 percent of all documented food allergies in the U.S.

Case study: Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers invest to meet uppermost quality and safety standards

September 26, 2019

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The same technology and know-how that has transformed the almond industry is now enabling Bühler to win customers and loyal advocates among the Golden State’s foremost walnut processors, with Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers (SVWG) being a prime example.

TH Foods brings creative snacking options to specialized diets - and mainstream Americans

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

September 25, 2019

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Serendipity is a wonderful phenomenon. Flash back to 2004. The gluten-free diet trend was just hitting the U.S. market with sudden force. Over the next several years, gluten-free would grow at an annual rate approaching 30 percent, forever leaving its imprint on the food industry.

Formulation strategies for developing better-for-you snacks and baked goods

Natural ingredients, added nutrients, diet-friendly and plant-based solutions top the list

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

August 21, 2019

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There's a reason why better-for-you is trending and "perfect-for-you" isn't. According to the August 2018 "U.S. Better for You Eating Trends" market report from Mintel, just 7 percent of consumers say they're strict with themselves to make sure their diet is as healthy as possible, and just three in 10 say they maintain a healthy diet most of the time.

Healthy snacking and plant-based foods fuel growth of nuts, seeds and inclusions

Joyce Friedberg

August 14, 2019

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Nuts and seeds are growing in popularity due to an increase in healthy snacking and consumer interest in plant-based products. According to Innova Market Insights, 7 in 10 U.S. consumers sought healthier snacking options in 2018.