New product is the first from the Tyson Foods team tasked with brining products to market within six months
June 13, 2018
Given the scale of the food waste problem, Tyson Innovation Lab sought partnerships with like-minded food companies. The first product under the ¡Yappah! brand, Protein Crisps, is crafted from rescued and up-cycled vegetable and grain-based ingredients that might otherwise be left behind.
Varieties of better-for-you snack include Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Chai, Salted Caramel, and Honey Roasted Crunchy Chickpeas
June 12, 2018
Saffron Road’s chickpeas use antioxidant-rich Fair Trade Certified™ dark chocolate, or are swirled in buttery salted caramel and sweet, warm honey. All are dual Certified Halal and OU Kosher, as well as Gluten Free.
Tomer Harpaz suggests US hummus category is just getting started
June 12, 2018
According to IRI, the US fresh dips category is estimated at $2.15 billion, excluding food service and some club stores. Hummus represents more than 37% of the fresh dips category. Sabra, which operates as a joint venture between PepsiCo and Strauss Group in North America, maintains an approximate 60% market share in the US and offers more than a dozen varieties of hummus and on-the-go offerings nationally.
Gone Rogue is an energy-packed meat chip that is high in flavor and delivers 17g of protein per serving
June 11, 2018
Gone Rogue will come in single-serve packages and will be available in six flavors, including Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Bacon, Honey Mustard Ham, Buffalo Style Chicken, Applewood Smoked Ham and BBQ Flavored Chicken.
Chicago is home to a number of food and beverage incubators and accelerators, which provide invaluable support to young companies struggling to navigate early growth stages.
New line of grab-and-go guacamole snack cups with tortilla chips are available in two varieties
June 4, 2018
Stemming from a desire to bring all of the goodness and flavor of WHOLLY GUACAMOLE® products to a more portable package, these portioned Snack Cups are available in two varieties—Classic (Mild) and Spicy (Hot)—and conveniently paired with just the right amount of crunchy tortilla rounds.
The gluten-free market continues to grow. Euromonitor reports that global sales hit $3.5 billion in 2016, up 12.6 percent compared to the previous year, and global gluten-free sales are projected to reach $4.7 billion by 2020. In this still-expanding market for gluten-free, snack producers and bakeries continue to develop strategies for growth and product improvement.
Chamoy refers to a variety of savory sauces and condiments in Mexican cuisine
May 25, 2018
Chamoy refers to a variety of savory sauces and condiments in Mexican cuisine, but has Asian origins. Made from pickled fruit, chilis and lime, it excites taste buds with salty, sour, fruity and mild spice flavors. Many people enjoy Chamoy sprinkled on fruit or drizzled on chips, but it can also come as a Mexican popsicle or shaved ice.
Move expands PepsiCo’s better-for-you portfolio into baked fruit and vegetable snacks
May 25, 2018
Bare Snacks was founded in 2001 by a family-owned organic apple farm in Washington, that began selling packaged baked apple chips in local farmers' markets. Under its current leadership team, it has expanded steadily to become the leader in apple, banana and coconut snacks.