Ethnic snacks - Articles | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

State of the Industry 2021: Frozen snacks and appetizers sales take off during COVID-19

Consumer interest in exploring new ethnic cuisines drives growth in frozen snack and appetizer category.

July 27, 2021

While consumers were already snacking more throughout the day, this was escalated even more while people were working and nesting at home during the pandemic. 46 percent of consumers said they were snacking more during the pandemic and 58 percent of consumers said snacking with be part of the post pandemic "new normal."

State of the Industry 2020: Frozen snacks & appetizers see strong growth

The combination of convenience and classic, craveable product formats drives sales forward.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 16, 2020

One of the fascinating aspects of today's snack industry is the supreme flexibility of the term "snack." Almost anything can constitute a snack, given the right portion size, its relative convenience, and requisite craveability.

Culinary inspiration for snack and bakery R&D

We recently reached out to Chef Howard Cantor to learn more about how he identifies flavor opportunities for potential use in new product development.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 14, 2020

Flavor trends across the snack and bakery market can gain inspiration from any number of directions, including prevailing currents in foodservice, ethnic items gaining more-widespread appeal, interest in better-for-you foods, and more.

Consumers looking for ethnic experiences create opportunity for innovation

Increased popularity of ethnic cuisines leads to consumer interest.

Joyce Friedberg

March 8, 2018

It should come as no surprise that taste is king and is one of the most important attributes when it comes to the success of a food or beverage product.

Bao surges in popularity

Traditional and non-traditional bao enters mainstream U.S. consciousness

Liz Parker Kuhn

November 9, 2016

If you’ve ever had dim sum at a Chinese restaurant, you may have noticed a few different types of buns available for purchase, either steamed or baked.

Garden of Eatin’ Bowls Tortilla Chips

January 12, 2016

Bowls Tortilla Chips from Garden of Eatin’, a Hain Celestial Group brand, sport a fun, new shape that makes them perfect for eating dips, salsas and more.

New York Style Ancient Grains & Flaxseed Pita Chips

New York Style Pita Chips

October 22, 2015

Ancient Grains & Flaxseed and Chia Seeds & Quinoa have joined B&G Foods’ New York Style Pita Chips line.

Emeril Tortilla Chips

July 15, 2014

CoPak Solutions has partnered with celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse to create Emeril Tortilla Chips.

The other healthy meat snack

Romy Schafer

July 9, 2014

A longtime snack favorite, pork rinds are garnering new fans, thanks to their better-for-you ingredients and innovative flavors.

Tortilla chips continue to evolve and excite

Romy Schafer

July 9, 2014

Americans’ love of Mexican food and tortilla chips’ reputation as being a better-for-you snack has drawn many consumers to the category throughout the years.