Funding will enable PeaTos to continue its mission to give Americans new and better snack options
February 3, 2021
The funds will enable PeaTos to continue driving its mission to revolutionize chips by adding nutrient-dense peas to the traditional corn base and replacing the artificial colors and flavors with more natural ingredients.
Baked-Ins combine sweet potato, kale, carrot and apple into a better-for-you snack
January 27, 2021
To add more purposeful nutrition to daily snacking, Baked-Ins combine sweet potato, kale, carrot and apple into a better-for-you snack inspired by home-baked favorites like Banana Chocolate Chip bread and Chocolate Oat loaf. Both flavors offer 3g of fiber and 9g of whole grains.
Tate & Lyle expands portfolio of tapioca-based thickening and gelling starches
January 25, 2021
The expansion includes the launch of new REZISTA® MAX thickening starches and BRIOGEL® gelling starches. These innovative tapioca starches will help food manufacturers deliver superior products thanks to their improved process tolerance, mouthfeel, fluidity and texture. The starches are suitable for use across dairy, soups, sauces and dressings, confectionery and more.
Cargill Salt’s new sea salt flour is ideal when applications require extremely fine sizing for blending
January 22, 2021
Cargill Salt’s new Purified Sea Salt Flour is a unique type of sodium chloride, sifted to the smallest and finest granulations of sea salt crystals. This ultra-fine cut makes it the only sea salt of its kind.
Mantrose-Haeuser introduces plant-based Certicoat® polishes for gummy vitamins, snacks
January 22, 2021
Mantrose-Haeuser has expanded its range of Plant-based Certicoat® anti-sticking polishes for gummy vitamins, fruit snacks and other functional gummies.
A survey of January 2021 launches including salsas, sauces, snacks and beverages
January 19, 2021
Last October saw New York City’s indie pop band, AJR, turn one of its 2020 hit songs into a sauce. AJR partnered with Small Axe Peppers, a mission-based hot sauce company also based in New York, to create BANG!, which features a medley of locally-sourced peppers from more than 30 community gardens throughout the Bronx and Queens.
Over the past five years, US consumers added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita
January 18, 2021
Whether it’s for a nutritious treat, comfort from stress, or a quick meal, US consumers increasingly turn to fruits, nuts, and ready-to-eat snack foods throughout the day, reports The NPD Group. Over the past five years, Americans added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita, from 505 between-meal snacking occasions per capita in 2015 to 530 in 2020, and consumption of snack foods at meals increased from 21% of eatings in 2010 to 26% in 2020.
New real fruit innovation is made with three or fewer ingredients and fortified with Vitamin C
January 15, 2021
Solely, an organic fruit jerky and dried fruit brand, launched Organic Whole Fruit Gummies exclusively at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. The Solely Organic Whole Fruit Gummies contain only two or three ingredients, real whole fruit, Vitamin C, and nothing else. Each pouch contains 0.7oz of fruit and contains 60-70 calories.
The company makes the tahini from Ethiopian sesame seeds and packages it in shake-and-squeeze bottles for convenience
January 14, 2021
The company makes the tahini from Ethiopian sesame seeds and packages it in shake-and-squeeze bottles for convenience. The new variety contains a blend of 100% natural harissa spices for a distinctively aromatic, roasted-chile pepper flavor profile with a kick.
Innovation ties into recent food and snack mashup trends emerging in 2020, including the infusion of snack mixes into mealtime occasions
January 12, 2021
Cheetos introduced Crunch Pop Mix, a combination of traditional Cheetos Crunchy and Cheetos Popcorn. The new snack ties into recent food and snack mashup trends that emerged during 2020, including the infusion of snack mixes into mealtime occasions.