The snack industry should plan on attending or exhibiting at SNAXPO 2012, March 16-19, in Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center. Hosted by the Snack Food Association, this exciting diamond anniversary (75th year) snack event will provide opportunities to network with snack food industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest and greatest trends and technologies and hear interesting speakers, such as former Arkansas governor and best-selling author, Mike Huckabee.
Company: Mediterranean Snack Food Co., Boonton, N.J. Website: www.mediterraneansnackfoods.com Introduced: May Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $3.49-$3.99 for a 4.-5 oz. box
Many clean-label manufacturers are making headway in snack and bakery segments by creating exciting new foods for consumers to enjoy, proving that clean-label foods can also be tasty and satisfying.
As more consumers scrutinize ingredients in the foods they buy, bakers and snack producers are turning to inclusions to create better-for-you products that deliver irresistible taste.
Ho ho ho! It’s time to set out a plate of cookies and milk for Santa
because cookie manufacturers have been busy little elves, creating new
and exciting items for everyone on Santa Claus’ list.
Company: Tropical Foods, Charlotte, N.C. Website: www.tropicalfoods.com Introduced: July Distribution: South, Southeast, Midwest Suggested Retail: $1.99-2.49 for a 2-oz. bag of cookies and a 4-oz. bag of honey roasted peanuts; $2.99-3.99 for a 4-oz. bag of Deluxe mixed nuts