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Retail State of the Industry | Snacks & Confections

Snacks, Confections Grow with New Forms and Flavors

The popularity of hot and spicy flavors has not been lost on snack and candy makers.
Tom Vierhile
July 19, 2019
Confections and snacks both vie for the same "share of stomach," but the fortunes of the two camps have moved in opposite directions in recent years with snacks ascending and confectionery reeling.
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How to Help New Food & Beverage Start-ups

Speaking at New Products Conference: Natalie Shmulik, The Hatchery Chicago
July 19, 2019
Shmulik has a wide range of experience working with supermarkets, culinary publications, consumer packaged goods companies, and food service establishments.
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McCormick Grill Mates Marinated Bacon

Innovative bacon product is marinated, smoked and seasoned
July 18, 2019
All four flavors use thick-cut, premium bacon that is marinated, smoked and seasoned with Grill Mates, resulting in robust flavor.
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Green Giant Riced Veggies

Green Giant Riced Veggies

New frozen, seasoned riced cauliflower-based vegetable line is now available at retailers nationwide
July 17, 2019
The new Green Giant Simply Steam Riced Veggies line contains no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives and is available now in the frozen section of grocery retailers nationwide.
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Heinz MayoMust Combines Mayonnaise with Mustard
Retail State of the Industry | Sauces, Dressings & Spreads

Flavor Innovation, Clean Ingredients Boost Spreads, Sauces & Dressings

Categories such as ketchup and mayonnaise have become centers of innovation for major food companies.
Tom Vierhile
July 17, 2019
In recent years, "big food" has lost ground to smaller challengers in many food categories including sauces, dressings, and spreads. These are areas with few barriers to entry and they are especially welcoming to flavor innovation.
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Moe’s Southwest Grill 'At Home' at Walmart

Two New Items include Barbacoa Braised Shredded Beef and Fajita Style Shredded Chicken
July 16, 2019
Moe’s Southwest Grill Barbacoa Braised Shredded Beef and Moe’s Southwest Grill Fajita Style Shredded Chicken are both flavorful options that only take two to three minutes to prepare.
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Prevail Small Batch Jerky

Prevail Small Batch Jerky

Prevail is available in four flavors: Original, Spicy, Umami, and Lemongrass Sichuan
July 15, 2019
From the grass-fed & finished beef to the authentic cherrywood smoke, the company focuses on details. Prevail products are Paleo, Keto, and Gluten Free Certified.
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Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Potato Chips Wasabi Ranch Flavor
Retail State of the Industry | Packaging

Mintel Identifies Four Trends Impacting the Global Packaging Industry

Food Four Thought: Mintel's global packaging director looks ahead and discusses major trends influencing the packaging sector.
July 15, 2019
David Luttenberger, Mintel's global packaging director, looks ahead and discusses the major trends influencing the packaging sector—including implications for consumers, brands, and manufacturers.
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