From ‘real fruit’ and ‘gently dried’ to ‘no artificial preservatives,’ these natural call-outs permeated the floor at the annual packaged foods exposition in Chicago, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association.
PepsiCo and Stacy’s, under the Frito-Lay umbrella, are calling for women-led startups to apply to the Stacy’s Rise Project incubator competition, a mentorship and grant program.
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.
Grabox – like a similar American company called Cargo – aims to capitalize on the captive audience in rideshare vehicles by selling snacks through a cashless system.
The ‘snack evolution’ will continue for the foreseeable future as half of consumers are snacking at least three times a day, according to IRI’s Sally Lyons Wyatt.
Fruits have their day with Cheerios, tortilla chips get a makeover and chocolate pretzels become part of a full-fledged snack mix: Our roundup of what's new on the shelf this spring.
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.
Cosmo Films has introduced a cast polypropylene (CPP) film for packaging applications requiring high moisture & oxygen barrier and high hot tack properties.
Adventurous flavors – albeit those with a touch of nostalgia – are driving new snack launches around the globe, evident at SNAC International’s annual SNAXPO, held in Orlando, Florida, from March 31 to April 2.
Campell Snacks is flexing its muscles with fresh advertising for key brands – Cape Cod, Kettle Chips, Snyder’s of Hanover and Goldfish – a year after acquiring Snyder’s Lance for an estimated $1.6bn.
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.
Convenience foods continue to go natural, healthy and even 100% fresh, from snackable grape tomatoes to edamame trail mix and squeezable smoothies. BakeryandSnacks takes a look at the new products hitting shelves.
Essentra has launched RE:CLOSE Tapes to meet demand for portion control multi-serving packs to keep snacks or food products in the original packaging between each use.
US agribusiness and food company Bunge Limited has added a lentil functional flour to its product portfolio, which bakery and snack producers can use to replace modified starches, while offering a clean label.
As the popularity of snacking continues, consumers are balancing their desires for health and indulgence. Marcia Mogelonsky, director of Insight, Food and Drink, Mintel, shares with BakeryandSnacks her annual review of the salty snack industry.
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...
Consumers across the globe are increasingly receiving ‘healthy lifestyle’ messages from governments and key influencers, which is continuing to drive attentiveness towards a shift in consumer mindsets. Thomas Schmidt, marketing director at BENEO, discusses...
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.
The Allergen Control Group (ACG) – which owns the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) – is inviting applications from brand owners, retailers and manufacturers to participate in the development of the first internationally-recognized Plant-Based...
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...
Everyone loves a good snack, and while the slant has definitely skewed towards healthier options that offer nutritional benefits, the salty snack sector still remains king.
Constantia Flexibles has partnered with Wikitude to launch ‘Constantia Interactive’, augmented reality (AR) packaging, with plans to expand into the ‘Interactive Packaging’ market.
The Australian macadamia industry has released research findings showing that consumers are increasingly snacking to destress or unwind, which has set the stage for the second round of the Macadamia Innovation Challenge.
Australia's consumer watchdog is urging the court to rule Kraft-Heinz pay a hefty fine for misleading customers to act as a deterrent against similar conduct by others.
Kellogg’s, Mondelēz, Pepperidge Farm and Flowers Foods have recently recalled bakery and snack products after a whey powder ingredient supplied by Associated Milk Producers has been suspected to be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria.
The rise of free from is throwing up unique challenges for manufacturers in that, often products that replace allergens can have an allergen classification themselves, like nuts to provide protein and fat content; or eggs or milk to bind ingredients in...
New York-based startup Cargo – which provides in-car commerce to the rideshare economy – has signed an exclusive partnership deal with driver app Uber to offer a vending serving to passengers.
US-based healthy snack producer Kind Snacks has further cemented its UK presence by securing a nationwide deal with one of the country’s leading coffee shop chains.
Utz Quality Foods and Good Health Natural Products are facing a potential class action alleging that labeling their line of vegetable snacks are 'Made with Extra Goodness!" is deceptive.
Pepsi posted a second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by strong sales of Frito-Lay and other salty snacks, which offset pressures as health conscious consumers shift away from colas.
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.
The South African Competition Commissions has approved the merger – with conditions – in which Robertsons will gain control over Silver 2017 (Pty) Ltd (trading as Newco), following the transfer of the spreads business from Unilever South Africa (ULSA).
