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.
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.
Four new flavors of seasoned almonds developed to appeal to consumer demand for healthy snack options
May 16, 2018
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.