Manufacturers of crackers, crisps and puffs are adding nutrients and specialty ingredients to their products, while cutting fat, gluten and more to meet consumer demand for exceptional quality.
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.
Ingredion Inc., a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, will work with Alliance Grain Traders (AGT) to distribute its pulse flours, protein and bran ingredients and products for consumer foods, such as baked goods, snacks and pasta. The deal covers the U.S., Canada, China, most of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Conventional frozen pizza has suffered some setbacks, but the outlook is good for brands that differentiate. The market still carries mass appeal, as consumers seek foods with unique flavors and ingredients.
Consumers are faced with many options in the snack bar aisle. In response, manufacturers are setting their products apart by offering ‘that little something extra,’ to satisfy the trends to please the foodie in us all.
When it comes to cookies, consumers want it all—great taste, better-for-you ingredients, preservative- and allergen-free formulations, convenient packaging and smaller sizes.
Whether they refer to it as a tortilla or a wrap, consumers are calling on this versatile, unleavened bread to help them create quick, nutritious meals and snacks.
New influences, trends and preferences are redirecting many bakers to develop and produce new products. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is still a critical issue, as are commodities, private-label products and many business consolidations.