Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Josh Harris, president and founder, Distinctive Foods, about sanitation protocols that the company has enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Being sad or depressed during pandemic resulted in 37 percent more snack foods and treats consumed.
April 27, 2021
The relationship between mood and eating played out big time during the pandemic, especially when it comes to snacking and treating ourselves, reports The NPD Group.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became apparent very quickly that personal protective equipment (PPE) was going to be vital in order to combat the virus. Some companies in the snack and bakery industry pivoted to producing PPE, in addition to their normal lineup of products. Also, other PPE companies started making PPE specifically for the food industry.
Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to catch up with Christine Cochran, executive director, Grain Foods Foundation, to talk about COVID-19 trends in the grain industry.
Results around emerging new categories such as plant-based meat and dairy highlight areas for education and improvement within the food and beverage industry.
April 2, 2021
Kerry has released findings from its latest research on North American consumer attitudes, behaviors and purchasing choices as they relate to food safety, sustainability, and preventing food waste.