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Improving the quality and range of gluten-free snacks and baked goods

Improving the quality and range of gluten-free snacks and baked goods

Gluten-free snacks and baked goods continue to integrate into mainstream eating
Lis Parker
Liz Parker
May 29, 2018

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.


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Van Holten's Chamoy Pickles

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.
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PepsiCo to Acquire Bare Snacks

Move expands PepsiCo’s better-for-you portfolio into baked fruit and vegetable snacks
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Sweet Sriracha Chickpea Snacks

Spicy sweet chickpea flavor spices up healthy snacking options
May 21, 2018
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Utz Major League Baseball-Branded Products

New products include classic ballpark snacks such as pretzels, potato chips, cheeseballs and popcorn
May 17, 2018
As part of the new partnership, Utz will create new, baseball-themed packaging for a variety of its products that will include the silhouetted batter and other official MLB marks for the first time. 
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Blue Diamond Launches Crafted Gourmet Line of Almonds

Four new flavors of seasoned almonds developed to appeal to consumer demand for healthy snack options
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What makes this new line of Blue Diamond Crafted Gourmet Almonds unique is the process. First, the almond skins are removed for a smooth texture and nutty crunch. The almonds are then roasted, seasoned, and cured with a blend of herbs and spices to create a rich and savory taste.
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Jack Link’s Beef Steak Strips

New tender steak bars are made with 100% beef
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Sour Patch Kids Flavored Ice Pops

New SOUR PATCH KIDS® Flavored Ice Pops feature Blue Raspberry, Lemon, Lime, Orange and Redberry flavors
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Peatos to Appear in Kroger

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TH Foods Unveils New Products, Flavors

Cheesy, spicy, savory, sweet: New Crunchmaster crackers fit the bill for changing consumer tastes
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