New product innovations strike a balance between enjoyment and health
May 29, 2019
“The role of snack food is changing in different ways in reaction to Americans’ desire for balance, portable snack foods, and holistic wellness,” says David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America.
Consumers say exercising is worth more than eating healthy
March 29, 2019
Consumers are more likely to say that exercising is worth the effort (48% vs 31% eating healthy), fun/enjoyable (28% vs 17%), empowering (27% vs 16%) and a source of pride (21% vs 15%) than eating healthy.
All of Base Culture's products are Paleo-certified, gluten/grain/dairy-free, non-GMO with no refined or processed sugar
September 17, 2018
The Cashew Butter Blondie combines the sweet flavors of caramel and honey to create a soft, cake-like treat that's topped with crunchy pecan pieces. The Raspberry Cocoa Brownie fuses dark chocolate with tart raspberry pieces for a winning blend of whole, real ingredients with no preservatives or artificial ingredients.
When it comes to foodservice menus, it's clear that milks, cheeses, cultured products and frozen desserts carry function, flavor, texture and on-trend tastes.
Two new dairy-free sweets will be available in the frozen novelty section of grocery stores this Spring
March 29, 2018
Raspberry Acai in Chocolate Bar: Juicy red raspberries and the sweet tartness of acai create a harmony in the Coconut Bliss Raspberry Acai in Chocolate bar. Packed with antioxidants and stunning flavor, this coconut milk delicacy will enliven your taste buds with its exotic flare. A rich dark chocolate shell adds a layer of indulgence.
Perhaps it's just how the cookie crumbles. But when it comes to food trends, there are few food categories like bakery foods that illustrate the large gap between what consumers say—and what consumers actually do.
Consumer feedback on social media inspired enhancements to snack cakes
March 6, 2018
New Food & Beverage Products Video: In addition, the revamped snack cake brings back the original cake’s shape, featuring rounded edges, a defining characteristic that generations of Suzy Q’s devotees know and love.
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