New fryers and oils enable bakers and snack producers to create more and better-for-you versions of the fried dough products and snacks consumers can’t live without.

Spicy, savory and contrasting remain flavor favorites in the baked goods and snack categories, while reds and all-natural colors are tops for adding visual appeal.

The classics will always endure, and—in the right hands—a perfectly fried, evenly salted plain potato chip is a picture of snacking perfection.

Select segments of salty snacks like extruded snacks, chips and pretzels have aligned with prevailing shopper desires, and their sales numbers show it.

Wholesome Goodness’ gluten-free Sweet Chili & Omega Tortilla Chips are made with a blend of whole-grain corn and a medley of whole ancient grains.

Farm Rich's new Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Onion Rings bring a classic “dining out” favorite home to be enjoyed anytime.

The Better Chip recently introduced two new Better Chip flavors inspired by recent culinary trends: Radish Chia and Salsa Verde.

Doritos, a Frito-Lay brand, recently launched a new snack mix that combines four different Doritos shapes and flavors in one bag.

The acquisition of Diamond Foods by Snyder’s-Lance creates an international snack foods company with an innovative and diversified product portfolio.