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Puffed and extruded snacks seek bases with better nutritional benefits

Consumers seek non-traditional proteins in puffed and extruded snacks

November 13, 2019

Puffed and extruded snacks, a subset of the salty snacks category, continue to rise in popularity as snack producers continually bring ingredient and product format innovations to the table.

State of the Industry 2019: Powerfully bold

Chris Luke

July 15, 2019

Category and product line growth comes in many forms in this industry. And not everything is about clean label and better-for-you. A foundational rubric of snack product success is pure enjoyment.

State of the Industry 2019: Defining the future of snacking

While our core snack product preferences will endure, new markets emerge every year

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 15, 2019

Nearly everyone in the United States has a snack at least once a day, and the frequency of snacking is on the rise. Snacking, for an increasing percentage of the population, is a lifestyle, with multiple eating occasions replacing mealtimes.

Most snacking may not be ‘on the go’ after all

Hartman Group data suggests most consumers snack at home.

Alyse Thompson

July 10, 2019

It’s no question that U.S. consumers are snacking more, and manufacturers have risen to support, and even drive, this trend. But the prevailing idea that most consumers snack "on the go" might not be totally accurate, the Hartman Group reported.

Globally inspired snack and bakery flavor trends

Global, bold, spicy and botanical flavors trend forward across snack and bakery

Joyce Friedberg

March 11, 2019

Taste remains a key driver in consumer food purchases. According to the 2018 IFIC "Food and Health Survey," taste was rated the No. 1 factor, with 81 percent of consumers stating taste impacts their decisions. Consumers still seek nostalgic, familiar flavors, but also flavors that appeal to their adventurous side.

Puffed and extruded snacks tap into top trends

A blank slate, puffed and extruded snacks are able to meet demands for taste and health

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

November 7, 2018

With better-for-you trends dominating virtually every food and beverage category, how do puffed and extruded snacks fare? As it turns out, this category is in a unique position to capitalize.

How consumer desire for extra health benefits is impacting the snack and bakery market

July 3, 2018

The push for healthy living is the primary factor poised to drive the demand trends for consumers in the U.S. and across the world.

A look at Boulder, CO, home to our 2017 Snack Producer of the Year

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

February 15, 2018

The population of Boulder, CO is around 100,000 people. But its natural and organic food culture influences the nation at large.

2018's buzzwords: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you, and value

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 12, 2018

As we enter 2018, five instrumental movements within snack and bakery rise to the top of my mind: organic, fresh, artisan, better-for-you and value.

Culinary perspectives on clean label

Michael Holleman

January 11, 2018

Chefs and food scientists alike are still focusing on developing the next new groundbreaking snack, but now with a back-to-basics approach focusing on whole and natural food ingredients to meet consumer demands.