Despite inflationary concerns, Innova Market Insights tracking data show cereal and snack bar innovation grew in 2024 with new product launches up by just more than 1%.
Chocolate confection processors faced skyrocketing 2024 cocoa prices following intense rain and severe drought conditions in West Africa’s cacao growing regions. Not surprisingly, confectionery innovation was flat in 2024, with double-digit declines in new product introductions.
Love Crunch's signature rich taste with 10g of pea protein per serving for a satiating and satisfying crunchy snack while also supporting people and planetary health.
Known for reimagining classic snacks with a gluten-free twist, Absolutely! Gluten Free continues to lead the charge in offering gourmet options for those with dietary restrictions.
A twist on a beloved classic, Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate is made with real chocolate and real cocoa, featuring crispy sweet-cocoa dusted flakes and rich chocolate granola with real chocolate chips baked into every crunchy cluster.
This concentrated powder is made with real cocoa fat that provides formulators with a cost-effective alternative to cocoa powder and closely mimics delicious, real-chocolate flavor consumers know and love. Moreover, it comes at a time when cocoa prices reach historic highs.
The bar contains 2g of sugar, 3g of net carbs, and is made with 55% cacao. It is also gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly, and made with non-GMO ingredients, and is free from artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors.
This innovative offering includes Tajín Chocolatey Coated Pretzels, Peanut & Corn Clusters, and Chocolatey Coated Gummy Bears, created in partnership with Chocolate Works
For chocolate lovers, the Chocolate variety is loaded with real chocolate chunks and semisweet chocolate chips. Mint Chocolate blends mint chocolate streusel with white chocolate chips, while Salted Caramel Chocolate combines rich chocolate chips with chewy salted caramel bits.
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