New solutions include the launch of a new global brand for plant-based foods—AkroPlanet™, which is designed to offer formulators a real-life solution for plant-based food and beverages.

Available in two varieties -- Almond Butter Covered Almonds and Cashew Butter Covered Cashews -- the product covers protein-packed roasted almonds and cashews with Justin's Nut Butter for a sweet-and-salty snacking experience.

“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.

The report describes advancements against Mondelēz International's 2020 sustainable agriculture and environmental footprint goals to combat deforestation while protecting land rights and human rights and scale these efforts in areas where they can have the greatest positive impact.

Eggs provide more than 20 functional benefits to food formulations that work symbiotically with a host of other ingredients.

The Hershey Company, celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2019, is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is a snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed.

The limited time offering includes Sabra's Classic Hummus topped with tangy roasted tomatillos, jalapenos, bright cilantro and lime.

The brand debuted the new packaging at Natural Products Expo West, alongside its variety of bold flavors—including newly introduced Kettle Brand® Krinkle Cut™ Wasabi Ranch.  

MicroSalt® is a proprietary salt made with micron-size salt particles that dissolve in the mouth significantly faster than regular salt, delivering an increased sensation of saltiness with much less salt.

Look even more closely at product trends and you'll find that cheese is everywhere and is a driving factor in the value-added product push.