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."
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.
The only imported Italian brand of charcuterie in the U.S. introduces a healthy snack for every moment of the day.
July 29, 2021
Veroni has unveiled its brand-new snack line that combines a selection of authentic Italian salami with provolone cheese, dried fruit, and breadsticks.
The hard pretzel category grew steadily in the past year as consumers stuck at home continued to snack, although fortunes varied significantly from brand to brand. During the past year, consumer focus on cleaner labels and healthier ingredients has ramped up, while manufacturers have continued to experiment with a wider variety of flavors. Pretzel product and ingredient makers predict those trends will continue.
Frit Ravich’s Top Corn’s special crunchiness and lightness are combined with one of the most popular Chupa Chups flavors to make it totally irresistible.
As Americans stayed home for another year during the COVID-19 pandemic, popcorn sales steadily rose, especially in the ready-to-eat popcorn/caramel corn category.