The George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston will be the site of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) 2016 Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo, to be held June 5–7. The annual event targets serious buyers, merchandisers and executives who have a shared passion for food and the industry, and offers them a venue where they can sell and buy new products and services, attend presentations, network, and glean insight into the industry.

Snack mixes today show much promise for widespread appeal. “There is opportunity for growth in the snack mixes industry, as we are beginning to see consumers snack almost as much as they eat full meals,” says Trip Kadey, director of culinary, The French’s Food Co. LLC, Chester, NJ.

This recipe for Curry Spiced Nuts with Dried Tart Cherries meets consumer demand for ethnic flavor profiles, combines on-trend ingredients with complementary flavors and textures, and includes anthocyanin-packed Montmorency tart cherries, which have been linked to a number of health benefits, notes Jeff Manning, chief marketing officer, Cherry Marketing Institute.

Pop Art Snacks’ Mash-Ups popcorn line is based on Chicago-style popcorn.

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Quinn Snacks' Taste of Honey and Classic Sea Salt Pretzels establishes a few firsts for gluten-free pretzels.

Snyder’s of Hanover, baseball players and fans celebrate National Pretzel Day today with thousands of free pretzels in eight cities across the U.S.

Snyder’s of Hanover’s Sweet & Salty Pretzel Pieces S’mores let S’mores fans enjoy the taste of the popular campfire treat anytime, anywhere.

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