Vitalicious announced the newest “vital and delicious” addition to the Vitalicious family for breakfast or a snack: the EnergyLoaf.

The Hershey Company announced the launch of Reese's Spreads, the combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors in spreadable form. Based on the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, new Reese's Spreads are a convenient snack item.

Global consumers spent $374 billion1 on snack foods annually between 2013 and 2014, a year-over-year increase of 2%, according to a new global report released by Nielsen.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced the creation of a new, "better for you" division as well as an increase in its investment in Late July Snacks, LLC. The announcement supports the Snyder's-Lance goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry.

A new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that a mid-morning snack of almonds helped control appetite and resulted in reduced calorie intake by the participants, 32 healthy women, during the rest of the day.

Hammond's Candies has reinvented its handcrafted caramel corns with new flavors and packaging. The company is introducing Mango Habanero and Honey Peanut All-Natural Popcorn in display-ready cartons that hold a dozen packages and make it easy to grab a gourmet snack. New lower MSRPs of $3.99-$4.99 make it especially tempting.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. announced a partnership with Mondelez International to introduce OREO® Churros. With a crispy exterior, warm soft interior and real OREO® cookie pieces in every bite, new OREO® churros have a "just-baked" OREO® cookie taste. This innovative new snack will be sold nationwide in the foodservice channel.

Not long ago, the sweet potato was considered a seasonal, fall food that was mainly eaten at Thanksgiving. Today, this popular ingredient shows up year-round on grocery store shelves and restaurant menus.

Healthy Food Brands, a licensed and branded confectionary manufacturer with headquarters in New York, announced that they have partnered with Welch's to develop and market a wholesome snacking line under the Welch's brand

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Ward Hill, Mass., launched a line of new and improved Organic Hommus.