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State of the Industry 2021: Puffed and extruded snacks go back to basics

Near the end of the pandemic, puffed and extruded snacks return to their healthy roots.

July 30, 2021

Puffed and extruded snacks have been a staple in pantries for many years. Recently, however, manufacturers have been upping their game, using clean-label ingredients and a variety of different flavors to attract new consumers to the category.

State of the Industry 2021: Popcorn experiments with modernized flavors, oils

Popcorn breaks out of the box—or, in this case, bag.

July 28, 2021

As Americans stayed home for another year during the COVID-19 pandemic, popcorn sales steadily rose, especially in the ready-to-eat popcorn/caramel corn category.

State of the Industry 2021: Frozen snacks and appetizers sales take off during COVID-19

Consumer interest in exploring new ethnic cuisines drives growth in frozen snack and appetizer category.

Joyce Friedberg

July 27, 2021

While consumers were already snacking more throughout the day, this was escalated even more while people were working and nesting at home during the pandemic. 46 percent of consumers said they were snacking more during the pandemic and 58 percent of consumers said snacking with be part of the post pandemic "new normal."

State of the Industry 2021: Cracker sales successes and opportunities

Core crackers maintain strength, while incremental growth comes through specialization.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 26, 2021

The crackers category is home to multiple iconic brands synonymous with snacking, including Cheez-It, Goldfish, and Ritz, all billion-dollar brands. As part of the foundation of the grain-based baking industry, crackers also present significant opportunities for growth through incrementally better-for-you offerings and highly innovative nutrition-forward products, as well as premium and specialized lines.

State of the Industry 2021: Chips get adventurous

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers experiment with spicy chip flavors, as well as better-for-you options.

Neal Lorenzi

July 23, 2021

Variety is the spice of life when it comes potato chips. While classic chips still own the lion's share of the U.S. market, salty snack companies are offering new flavor combinations in a variety of packaging sizes. New flavors include spicy buffalo, hot BBQ and cauliflower, and many new offerings are gluten-free and Non-GMO Project verified.

Q&A: Talking sustainability with Flagstone Foods

July 22, 2021

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Robert Scalia, CEO, Flagstone Foods, about the company's sustainability mission and the marketing of sustainable products.

State of the Industry 2021: Riding the snacking surge

The COVID-19 pandemic proved snacks are essential to consumers’ lives—now we need to prepare for the next generation of snacking.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 22, 2021

In many ways, the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed continued growth of existing patterns across snacking. For many consumers, day-to-day snacking increased, sometimes fueled by external pressures related to disrupted work, school, and the overall societal status quo. We seek solace in comfort, and the snack industry delivered.

Healthy indulgences: Q&A with Miss Jones Baking Co. on its new 50 percent less sugar baking mixes

July 21, 2021

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Sarah Jones, founder of Miss Jones Baking Co., about Miss Jones' new 50 percent less sugar baking mixes and proprietary SmartSugar blend.

Immunity-boosting snacks: Q&A with The Good Crisp Co.

July 13, 2021

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Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to correspond with Matt Parry, founder and CEO, Good Crisp Co., about immunity-boosting snacks.

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New Products: April 2021

New products seen on Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery in April 2021

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New Products: March 2021

New products seen on Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery in March 2021

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New Processing Equipment: March 2021

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies looking for new or upgraded belts, conveyors, and associated equipment are looking for options that are more compact, offer easier cleanability, permit greater automation, have faster delivery time, the welcome the ability to handle gluten-free and other specialized products, among other qualities.

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New Packaging Equipment: March 2021

New research and innovations in packaging materials are focused on sustainability, which is important for bakery and snack producers who strive to achieve green solutions in their everyday packaging operations. Sustainability also is a key concern for consumers who prefer materials made from recycled materials.

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New Packaging Equipment: February 2021

The latest trends in labeling for bakery and snack producers involve advances in printers, software, inks, and marking/coding technology.

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New Processing Equipment: February 2021

Modernized bakeware including pans, tins, trays, and coatings, as well as automated pan handling systems.

New Products: January 2021

New products seen on Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery in January 2021

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New Products: December 2020

New products seen on Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery in December 2020

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New Processing Equipment: December 2020

Automation, ease of operation, simple cleanability, hygienic design, operator safety, and the ability to process nontraditional and healthier ingredients are among the top of mind requests for snack and bakery operators looking to buy or upgrade laminators or sheeters.

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New Packaging Equipment: December 2020

The latest advances in convenience packaging options, single-serve, re-sealable, portion-controlled, on-the-go, offer retailers and consumers greater convenience, reliable containment, and sustained freshness. Increased recyclability and sustainability are other features. This is good news for bakery and snack producers who are striving to meet consumer demand.