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.
Every year poses its share of market challenges to companies operating in the snack and bakery market—a vital economic sector, which at retail alone accounts for over $100 billion in annual US sales.
“I’d never had a cauliflower cracker growing up,” recalls King, the senior marketing manager at Mary’s Gone Crackers, Reno, NV. “And the idea of ‘gluten-free’ was unheard of. The ingredient lists on most of the crackers I ate were a lot longer, too.”
Wind Point invests in leading Latin American snack pellet manufacturer to build North American platform focused on the better-for-you and Hispanic snack segments
February 22, 2022
The acquisition will serve as a platform to build a North American business-to-business salty snack manufacturer in the BFY and Hispanic segments.
New snacks are available in three varieties including Kalamata Olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Green Olives Lemon Garlic, and Green Olives Hot & Spicy
February 17, 2022
Freestyle Snacks is setting out with the mission that we can olive better, arming long-time and soon-to-be olive lovers with a tasty snack that fits their lifestyle. The brand tried over 50 types of olives across six countries before identifying and sourcing Greek olives.
The new sweet treats are free from dairy, gluten, corn syrup, cholesterol, and artificial ingredients
February 14, 2022
Cocomels, makers of the original coconut milk caramel, expanding its line of <1g sugar line with the launch of <1g Sugar Chocolate-Covered Sea Salt and Crispy Bites with less than 1g of sugar and 100 calories per serving.
New chocolate bars are organic, dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly
February 4, 2022
The new bars are made with organic coconut milk and protein rich hemp hearts. Like the original six flavors, they're organic, dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly. These chocolate bars are creamy, crunchy and naturally sweet.
Ruffles® and LeBron James introduce ridged salty snack with plenty of heat
February 1, 2022
Ruffles® and LeBron James teamed up for the release of a new chip flavor and the latest addition to the Flamin' Hot family: Ruffles Flamin' Hot Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips.
New Pebbles Shake Ups! breakfast snacks are available in two varieties
January 27, 2022
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.