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Latest research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and IRI shows that sustainability is surviving COVID-19

July 17, 2020

The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and IRI are following up their seminal 2019 analysis, the CSB Sustainable Market Share Index, with new research examining consumer purchases of sustainability-marketed consumer packaged goods and taking a closer look at the top 10 states in terms of per capita spending on sustainability-marketed products.

State of the Industry 2020: Popcorn sales explode

Most of the past year flatlined, but that’s all changed as people stay home and binge-watch.

Ed Finkel

July 17, 2020

The popcorn category has enjoyed a very strong past year, with a particularly strong jump early in the year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit U.S. shores.

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.

State of the Industry 2020: Crackers grow through innovation

Consumers search for crackers that adhere to plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary choices.

Joyce Friedberg

July 15, 2020

Crackers are a product category that has nearly universal appeal. Consumers are snacking more often, especially in light of the recent pandemic, and the expanding variety of crackers on the market today make them a natural fit for nearly any snacking occasion.

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.

Baking industry strategies for the post-COVID-19 era

Chris Luke

July 14, 2020

As we approach the beginning of summer, we stand at the threshold of a new era of American life. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our society's long-established rhythms.

State of the Industry 2020: Chips offer better-for-you options

Consumers search for healthier, spicier chip options.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 14, 2020

Potato chips are a staple in most Americans' pantries. While classic chips still command the bulk of U.S. market share, salty snack companies have begun to offer more better-for-you options, in addition to new and exciting flavor combinations.

State of the Industry 2020: Meeting snack market demands

COVID-19 has catalyzed increased demand for snacks as producers position themselves for growth.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 13, 2020

In early 2020, as the COVID-19 crisis began to ripple through our global society, we largely retreated to our homes, and began snacking.

LesserEvil makes debut in cookie aisle with launch of Keto Certified Mini Cookies

The better-for-you brand known for its salty snack innovations breaks into new category

July 13, 2020

LesserEvil, the better-for-you snack brand known for its premium portfolio of Organic Popcorn, Grain Free Paleo Puffs and Egg White Curls, is making its debut in a different aisle of the store this month with the launch of Keto Certified Mini Cookies.