In the pantheon of snack foods, "salty and crunchy" stands on the highest pedestal of cravings. "Salty snacks are supremely satisfying to all consumers," says Elisa Maloberti, director at the American Egg Board.

Popcorn Indiana introduced four new and improved flavors of popcorn, with more taste and flavor, using all-natural ingredients, while still being a healthy snack choice. The reformulated flavors include Kettlecorn, Black & White Drizzlecorn, Movie Theater Butter and Aged White Cheddar.

4505 Meats launched a new snack mix, Cheese-Charrones. The product features a blend of 4505’s Chicharrones, Cracklins, and Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps.

Consumer demand for products offering both indulgence and health, unexpected ingredient pairings, and an emphasis on textures influenced recipes like a luxurious Aztec Almond Hot Chocolate, Almond Candied Orange & Coconut Mendiant, Almond Goji Berry Chocolate Bonbons and Almond Coriander Praline Truffles.

SNICKERS® unveiled the brand's biggest innovation to date, combining two beloved treats – SNICKERS bars and brownies – to create SNICKERS® Peanut Brownie.

Conagra Brands, Inc. is celebrating the summer with the debut of more than two dozen new products. More people are cooking and eating at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice® and Snack Pack® are among the brands bringing new items to market to satisfy evolving consumer needs. The new items from Conagra Brands will be hitting store shelves this summer. 

It's no secret that candies can deliver a sweet or sour taste experience. Similarly, March proved to be both a sweet and sour month for the National Confectioners Association (NCA).

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a 50% production capacity increase at its facility in Wijgmaal, Belgium. Officials say a two-stage, $56 million expansion responds to rising customer demand for its rice starches and will lead to increased capacity by March 2022. 

In April, during the height of the shelter-at-home orders, 37% of consumers told NPD they wanted to make sure they had sufficient snack foods on hand. They were well-stocked on salty snacks and frozen sweets more than other items.