Children in low income and urban schools have been found to have higher body mass index (BMI) than those students who attend schools in a more affluent area.

Roasted Garlic & Herb Nibblers, Spicy Cheddar Pretzel Sandwiches, and two Flavor Doubles pretzel varieties join a trio of reduced fat tortilla chip offerings (Whole Grain Tortilla Chips, Dippin' Strips Tortilla Chips and Twist of Lime Tortilla Chips).

Reportedly, the products are the first freezer bar treat from Baskin-Robbins that guests can purchase at participating supermarkets and drug stores nationwide.

About eight of every 10 in-home snack food eatings are considered to be a snack-oriented convenience food versus other foods, regardless of time of day.

The new tapaz2go product will expand the brand further into gluten-free nutritious snacking.

Clark has 27 years of experience in marketing of food and household consumer products.

According to the Markets and Markets report, “Global Chocolate, Cocoa Beans, Lecithin, Sugar and Vanilla Market by Market Share, Trade Prices, Geography Trend and Forecasts (2011-2016),” the global chocolate market stood at $83.2 billion in 2010 and will reach an estimated $98.3 billion by 2016.

Production of the line begins in May.

A new University of Michigan study found that regardless of body weight, teens had high brain activity during food commercials compared to nonfood commercials.

Sales of certified gluten-free products in the chips, pretzel and snack category grew 54% from 2010-2011 and sales of the overall gluten-free food category grew 27% from 2009-2011.