For manufacturers, it’s good that one-third of American consumers say they have snacked more often during the past 12 months according to Innova Market Insights’ 2021 Lifestyle & Attitudes Survey. That’s in contrast to the 24% who said they snacked less.

One-fifth of US consumers described themselves over the past year as “highly stressed on a daily basis,” per Innova’s 2021 Health & Nutrition Survey. The good news is that stress management is easier thanks to an array of new bakery products in 2021.

GATSBY chocolate expanded its line of permissibly indulgent chocolate products with its brand-new Peanut Butter Cups and an additional flavor of its innovative chocolate bars, Sea Salt Extra Dark. GATSBY chocolate contains all the decadence of premium chocolate but with significantly less calories and sugar.

PEBBLES™, officially licensed from Warner Bros. Consumer Products, is introducing three new ways to enjoy breakfast with new PEBBLES Shake Ups! Cocoa Explosion, PEBBLES Shake Ups! Sweet & Salty and Marshmallow Cocoa PEBBLES.

Made with a 60% cacao shell and clean, organic ingredients, these bars completely reinvent chocolate truffles as an everyday indulgence for mindful eaters and sweet tooths alike.

Innova Market Insight's 2021 Global Lifestyle & Attitude Survey reports that 43% of consumers are actively attempting to reduce waste and 32% are taking action to eat in moderation.

Texture’s impact also is not limited to mouthfeel. It is relevant to a product’s flavor, appearance and even a related auditory sound. For these reasons, it plays a strong role in the entire eating experience.

Prepared Foods profiles new retail ready-to-drink coffee and tea beverages.