BakeryandSnacks spoke with Lauren Egan, brand VP at Peckish, about how the product and positioning has evolved since launching earlier this year – from tweaking the front-of-pack call-outs to dipping into other flavors.
AMCO Proteins has extended its line of dough conditioners with HG-80, a plant-based nutritional supplement that reduces mix time, according to the New Jersey-based supplier.
Private equity firm Butterfly has acquired a majority stake in Orgain to expand the nutrition specialist’s portfolio further into convenience snacking.
What started as one man’s roadside jerky has become one of the bestselling premium jerky brands in America. BakeryandSnacks caught up with Country Archer’s new VP of marketing at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual expo.
The US cereal and snack giant unveiled Leaf Jerky at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland, earlier this month, mooted to appeal to vegan, vegetarians and flexitarians alike.
Equinom claims its non-GMO seeds allow food companies to close the gap between consumer demand for cleaner meat alternatives and palate-pleasing, affordable products.
Simply Good Foods Company, the Atkins brand owner of breads, pizzas, bars and other low-carb foods, has acquired Quest Nutrition for $1bn to expand its reach into the better-for-you snacking space.
The clean label ingredients supplier has launched a range of organic starches and proteins that add health and technical benefits to breads and cakes, as well as batters and coatings.
The Boston, Massachusetts-based startup has progressed in leaps and bounds since officially launching in November 2017 on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.
An innovative two-year project to identify ways to improve the nutritional qualities and shelf life of baked goods with sprouted grains and pasteurization has been awarded a £650k ($790k) grant by Innovate UK.
Lenny & Larry’s has hit the airwaves with three commercials focused on the taste and nutritional value of its protein- and fiber-packed snacks – its first national ad campaign since the brand's 1993 launch.
The Welsh family-run bakery has hunkered down into a scrum with former Wales and Lions rugby captain Sam Warburton to release a range of protein-packed cakes and Welsh cakes.
Dutch multinational Royal DSM is collaborating with French agro-industrial group Avril to create a unique plant-based protein to meet growing consumer demand for flexitarian, vegetarian and vegan diets.
As snacking occasions abound, the Almond Board of California (ABC) has committed to promoting the sustainability and usefulness of the world’s favorite nut.
A survey by the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission has revealed that most American office workers eat lunch at their desk at least half of the time.
The American Egg Board (AEB), speaking at this year’s International Food Technologists expo held June 2-5 in New Orleans, shared ways to incorporate out-of-shell egg products into snacks that satisfy demand for protein and clean labels.
Baked goods and snacks have a new dairy protein option from New Jersey-based AMCO Proteins. BakePLUS is said to be heat stable and highly soluble, preventing over-aeration common in pastries.
Encore Consumer Capital and CircleUp Growth Partners have invested in 4505 Meats to aid its expansion and to capitalize on the soaring growth of the meat snack category.
The nut company is collaborating with nutritionist and author Sharon Palmer to host the Plant-Based Nutrition Leadership Symposium, an invite-only series of educational sessions and panels, to be held in Los Angeles, California on April 15-16 2019.
The cricket chip brand beat nine other startups to take first place in SNAC International’s inaugural challenge, modeled after the popular television show, Shark Tank.
Parent company of low-carb legacy brand Atkins brought in Canadian protein specialist SimplyProtein into the family. Despite the crowded protein space in the US, SimplyProtein helps meet an unmet need, according to the company.
Plant-based, protein and fiber trends remain in the top ten for 2019, but consumer demand has expanded into personal connections and ‘adventurous’ discovery. Virginia Lee, insights and innovation manager at Innova Market Insights, shared details and plenty...
Halal food manufacturer Midamar has added a single-serve beef stick to its jerky lineup, a move it said will fill a void in the availability of halal convenience foods.
Dutch company FrieslandCampina Kievit is exploiting its 120 years of experience to develop innovative products in response to the bakery industry’s dichotomous demands for both clean label and indulgent experiences.
Sonoma Brands has introduced what it calls a ‘revolutionary’ protein snack pack that features two ‘perfectly boiled’ organic free-range eggs paired with a protein-packed dip.
New York-based restaurant consultancy group Baum + Whiteman named ‘plant-based’ the top food trend to watch in 2018 and there are no signs of it slowing down this year, evident in the number of vegan snacks in our line-up this month.
It's really colorful snacking this month, with Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts and limited edition Peeps cereals, Nestlé Shreddies Breakfast to Go, Plamil's new free from chocolate snack and Real Handful yogurt-covered Bundlz for children.
With healthy snacking now a mainstream trend, nutrition bars are expected to grow in popularity, particularly as manufacturers find new ways to incorporate protein without compromising on taste, texture and nutrition, says Paul O’Mahony, product strategic...
In 2018, the snacking industry saw huge changes: more protein, more fiber, more fat, cleaner labels and ingredient transparency were just a few trends. Jeffrey Bernstein, research scientist for AMCO Proteins, discusses the trends forecast for 2019.
A Brazilian academia-turned-entrepreneur duo, recently relocated from New Zealand to France, has developed the world’s first range of low calorie fermented flours – from byproducts of fruits and veggies usually thrown away – that are rich in protein...
As we count down the days to Christmas and 2019, we've scoured the shelves to find delicious and healthy treats to enjoy during the holidays and into the new year.
Henrik de Vries, commercial manager at KRÖNER-STÄRKE, explores ways in which bakeries can optimize their use of flours and starches to keep up with changing consumer demands – without the use of chemicals, modified starches or E-numbers.
The Israeli foodtech company has developed a world-first technology that enables the extraction of 70% protein concentrate from chickpeas, which it has used in prototypes for various applications, including snacks, dairy alternatives, meat analogues and...
There is no doubt that healthy snacking is trending, with emphasis on clean label, protein and vegan launches. According to Innova Market Insights, as snacks become healthier, more wholesome and satisfying, they are increasingly fulfilling the role of...
Hershey India is launching a range of ‘better for you’ protein cookies to garner a share of India’s crowded biscuits market dominated by Britannia, Parle and ITC.
Arla Foods Ingredients will be showcasing a new high protein biscuit concept that overcomes the technical challenges associated with protein fortification at Health Ingredients Europe next week.
From American-style layered caked mixes, to minature donuts inspired by a Kellogg's cereal and clean label, whole grain snack bars, BakeryandSnacks has scoured the shelves to see what's new.
A new study from Italy finds edible insect powder can be successfully incorporated into leavened baked goods to improve their nutritional trait, but there is a downside.
Northern Ireland-headquartered Tayto Group has continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of UK based The Real Pork Crackling Company for an undisclosed sum.
Optimum Nutrition (ON) has collaborated with retailer Faber International to roll out its convenient protein snack options to consumers at 40 mass transit locations.
