Articles Tagged with ''health''

Growth in demand for healthy snacking pushes manufacturers to target energy and nutrition bars at the health-conscious consumer.

Consumer demand drives manufacturers to diversify all-natural offerings, with an emphasis on gourmet.

More and more research suggests obesity is a legitimate addiction. Does that mean candy should be taxed and controlled?

Manufacturers looking for heart-healthy toppings have one more option: almonds.

Innovative Candy Concepts’ new candy, Goo 4 U!, comes in three popular fruit flavors — apple, blueberry, and strawberry — and is sugar-free. The candy is made with real juice and comes in 3-oz. squeezable tubes.

Candy companies are turning to natural licorice, creative flavors and even chocolate to help the licorice category continue to thrive.

Company: Fullbar, LLC, Greenwood Village, Colo.
Website: www.fullbar.com
Introduced: January
Distribution: National
Suggested Retail: $5.99 to $11.99 for a 9.54-oz. box

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.

Last year, I provided you with a snapshot of the Grain Foods Foundation’s efforts to share positive messages about the health benefits of bread and grains to the media through our rapid response program.