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State of the Industry 2021: Frozen snacks and appetizers sales take off during COVID-19

State of the Industry 2021: Frozen snacks and appetizers sales take off during COVID-19

Consumer interest in exploring new ethnic cuisines drives growth in frozen snack and appetizer category.
Joyce Friedberg
July 27, 2021
While consumers were already snacking more throughout the day, this was escalated even more while people were working and nesting at home during the pandemic. 46 percent of consumers said they were snacking more during the pandemic and 58 percent of consumers said snacking with be part of the post pandemic "new normal."
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Pure Protein introduces Chilled Protein Bars

Bars need refrigeration because they’re made without preservatives.
July 26, 2021

Pure Protein Chilled Protein Bars provide up to 15 grams of protein and are non-GMO with no added preservatives – that's why they're refrigerated.


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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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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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Undercover Snacks raises $13.7M to fuel growth

Company offers Chocolate Quinoa Crisps in 10K stores.
July 21, 2021

Led by Octagon Capital Holdings, 900 Chocolate Investors and the company's founders, funds will be used for marketing initiatives to support the company's growing retail footprint, campaigns to bolster upcoming product launches and expansion of the company's production facility.


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