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State of the Industry 2022: Bakery snacks jump in sales as consumers return to the office

Consumers look for healthy and portable bakery snacks, but occasionally want to indulge, too.

June 16, 2022

The bakery snacks category overall experienced an increase in sales in 2021, the possible reason for that being that consumers are now returning to the office and want on-the-go snacks to keep them company at their desks.

State of the Industry 2022: Tortillas fulfill diversity of uses

Different eating occasions, better-for-you ingredients, greater variety of flavors among appeals.

Ed Finkel

June 16, 2022

The tortilla category largely flatlined during the past year, with some variation by type or brand of shell, as the world began to reopen after the worst of the pandemic and fewer consumers worked at home.

State of the Industry 2022: Fresh bread category stabilizes with segments of growth

Sandwich bread and English muffin segments stabilize while bagels continue generating strong sales gains.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 15, 2022

State of the Industry analysis of the fresh bread category, including sandwich and loaf bread products, bagels, and English muffins.

State of the Industry 2022: Bakery faces formidable challenges

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

June 15, 2022

State of the Industry Overview for bakery, including a look at baking industry challenges like the supply chain, workforce development, impact from the war in Europe, and the pandemic.

2022 Snack Producer of the Year: Kellogg Co. and Cheez-It crackers

Kellogg Co.’s iconic Cheez-It crackers brand is the 2022 ‘Snack Producer of the Year.’

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 28, 2022

Cheez-It crackers are a testament to American snacking ingenuity. Introduced in 1921, the amazingly popular, one-inch-square, 100% real cheese snack crackers have maintained a steadfast ability to reach nearly every consumer demographic, with an inherent, near-universal appeal.

The Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies of 2021

Snack and bakery companies continue to find opportunities for growth amidst challenging times.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

January 2, 2022

The grain-focused snack and bakery industry accounts for over $100 billion in annual retail sales. The core of those offerings originate from a select group of businesses, some who have served American consumers for many decades.

2021 Snack Producer of the Year: ALDI’s affordable simplicity

ALDI, the 2021 ‘Snack Producer of the Year,’ brings affordable clean-label snacking to America.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 24, 2021

Product purchase and consumption patterns in America point toward a desire for affordable simplicity in our foods. This has catalyzed ongoing product development efforts to meet increasing consumer demand for natural and organic snacks. And efforts to bring cleaner snacking options to more Americans find increased success when retailers can offer such simplified products at affordable price points.

State of the Industry 2021: Tortilla chips keep consumers’ interest with a burst of new flavors

Consumers search for better-for-you tortilla chips, as well as new and interesting flavors.

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 3, 2021

Even though we are now nearing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have become comfortable with snacking more at home, including snacking on tortilla chips. This trend will continue through 2021, but consumers are also searching for better-for-you and plant-based tortilla chip options.

State of the Industry 2021: Snack mixes and nuts return to their “on the go” roots

From shelter-in-place to outdoor escapes, it’s been a “mixed bag” for snack mixes and nuts.

Kimberly Decker

August 2, 2021

Brands in the snack-mix and nut spaces could be forgiven for waxing a little Dickensian as they look back on the year that was. For while the events that characterized 2020, and that persist, to an extent, today, don't quite measure up to "the best of times" or "the worst of times," they do tell something of "A Tale of Two Snacking Scenarios."

State of the Industry 2021: Puffed and extruded snacks go back to basics

Near the end of the pandemic, puffed and extruded snacks return to their healthy roots.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 30, 2021

Puffed and extruded snacks have been a staple in pantries for many years. Recently, however, manufacturers have been upping their game, using clean-label ingredients and a variety of different flavors to attract new consumers to the category.

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State of the Industry 2022: Bakery snacks jump in sales as consumers return to the office

State of the Industry 2022: Tortillas fulfill diversity of uses

State of the Industry 2022: Fresh bread category stabilizes with segments of growth

State of the Industry 2022: Bakery faces formidable challenges

2022 Snack Producer of the Year: Kellogg Co. and Cheez-It crackers

The Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies of 2021

2021 Snack Producer of the Year: ALDI’s affordable simplicity

State of the Industry 2021: Tortilla chips keep consumers’ interest with a burst of new flavors

State of the Industry 2021: Snack mixes and nuts return to their “on the go” roots

State of the Industry 2021: Puffed and extruded snacks go back to basics

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