RIND fruit snacks come in 1.5-ounce single-serve and 3-ounce re-sealable pouches
July 9, 2018
RIND's offerings feed a growing consumer appetite for naturally healthier snacks. US retail sales of specialty nuts, dried fruits and trail mixes reached $1.46B in 2016. The "on-the-go" snackable fruit and vegetable category that RIND participates in posted a 10% compound annual growth rate from 2012 to 2016.
The new gourmet flavor of dark chocolate salted caramel adds to Mauna Loa’s diverse array of products
July 6, 2018
Currently available in Hawai’i only, the new Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Caramel flavor is available in a 10-ounce stand-up bag; the brand’s No. 1 pack type on the islands due to its portable size, making it convenient for everyday snacking and sharing.
New convenient meat snack is available in three varieties
July 5, 2018
New Food & Beverage Products Video: Meat-based snacking is a substantial vertical ($1.4B 2017) that is experiencing high growth and is expected to be a strong trend for years to come with few entrants positioned with natural and grass fed offerings.
Like the entire line of existing popchips products, Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar is never fried
July 5, 2018
New Food & Beverage Products Video: Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar is popchips’ spiciest flavor yet in the company’s lineup and promises to deliver a hot and cheesy better-for-you snack with a heavy dose of heat to meet consumer demands. Like the entire line of existing popchips products, Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar is made with only real ingredients and is never fried.
With FINE & RAW founder Daniel Sklaar acting as art director, the brand shifted its wrapper artwork to a natural look that reflects its chocolate creations. The enlivened compositions, which incorporate floral imagery and vivid colors, trend against the industry’s predisposition towards linear, non-organic patterns.
The snack is made with hearty ingredients like puffed wild rice, quinoa puffs and cranberry seed
June 26, 2018
Simply Forage™ Granola, a forager’s delight, includes superfood grains, nuts & seeds, and fruit all blended together for a one-of-a-kind granola experience.
Shifting consumer perspectives have pushed cheese deeper into competitive snack market
June 25, 2018
In recent years, marketer positioning of cheese as a natural and protein-packed alternative to processed snacks in the shelf-stable aisles have made cheese a growing contender for the snacking dollar. Brands have been capitalizing on this opportunity by packaging their cheese in more convenient forms for on-the-go snacking for adults and children.
New products address growing consumer demand for plant-based foods
June 21, 2018
According to Mintel International, US non-dairy milk sales grew 61% in the last five years. In addition, almond and coconut are among the top non-dairy milks purchased.
SMASHMALLOW varieties are made from simple, natural, NON GMO, and gluten-free ingredients
June 18, 2018
The SMASHMALLOW S'MORE BETTER experience will provide complimentary s'mores showcasing the brand's natural and organic mallows in signature flavors including cookie dough, mint chocolate chip, cinnamon churro and strawberries & cream paired with better-for-you chocolate and graham crackers from partners like Ghirardelli and Annie's Homegrown.
Family-owned company introduces USDA certified organic corn chips in four flavors
June 15, 2018
The new line debuts on shelves in four flavors in 8.25-ounce packaging ($4.49): Organic Yellow and Blue Corn for the snacking purist, straight from the grill Organic Bar-B-Q and “Philly, eat your heart out” Organic Chili Cheese. In addition to organic and non-GMO certifications,
each variety is also gluten-free and contains low or no added sugar.