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State of the Industry 2021: Cracker sales successes and opportunities

State of the Industry 2021: Cracker sales successes and opportunities

Core crackers maintain strength, while incremental growth comes through specialization.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 26, 2021
The crackers category is home to multiple iconic brands synonymous with snacking, including Cheez-It, Goldfish, and Ritz, all billion-dollar brands. As part of the foundation of the grain-based baking industry, crackers also present significant opportunities for growth through incrementally better-for-you offerings and highly innovative nutrition-forward products, as well as premium and specialized lines.
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State of the Industry 2021: Chips get adventurous

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers experiment with spicy chip flavors, as well as better-for-you options.
Neal Lorenzi
July 23, 2021
Variety is the spice of life when it comes potato chips. While classic chips still own the lion's share of the U.S. market, salty snack companies are offering new flavor combinations in a variety of packaging sizes. New flavors include spicy buffalo, hot BBQ and cauliflower, and many new offerings are gluten-free and Non-GMO Project verified.
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Study: Propane autogas is todays decarbonization solution

Study: Propane autogas is today's decarbonization solution

New study underscores the need to transition to clean energy sources, like propane autogas, as soon as possible.
July 22, 2021

A new study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide peaked during May 2021 to the highest levels ever recorded at an average of 419 parts per million.


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State of the Industry 2021: Riding the snacking surge

State of the Industry 2021: Riding the snacking surge

The COVID-19 pandemic proved snacks are essential to consumers’ lives—now we need to prepare for the next generation of snacking.
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Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
July 22, 2021
In many ways, the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed continued growth of existing patterns across snacking. For many consumers, day-to-day snacking increased, sometimes fueled by external pressures related to disrupted work, school, and the overall societal status quo. We seek solace in comfort, and the snack industry delivered.
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State of the Industry 2021: Tortillas grow through product diversity

State of the Industry 2021: Tortillas grow through product diversity

Consumers experiment with better-for-you tortilla choices.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 2, 2021
Tortillas, always one of the most versatile breads, had extra mileage to accomplish this past year: consumers wanted better-for-you options for their tacos, flautas, and fajitas. They also wanted these to be easily accessible at their local grocery stores so that they could cook at home during the pandemic.
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State of the Industry 2021: Pizza takes premium to new heights

State of the Industry 2021: Pizza takes premium to new heights

Consumers search for better-for-you and gluten-free pizza options, as well as cauliflower crusts.
Neal Lorenzi
June 30, 2021
Pizza is essential to a high percentage of Americans, a fact reflected in the over $6 billion annual sales for this market segment in frozen retail pizzas alone. While diversification of crusts and ingredients is attracting health-conscious consumers, there is still demand for high quality, Italian-style premium frozen pizza.
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