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Flipz, Hershey offer insights into sweet-and-salty snacks

Manufacturers combine sweet and salty flavor profiles as distinction between snacks and confections continues to disappear.

Alyse Thompson

July 29, 2019

Chocolate and peanut butter, caramel and sea salt — some of the most popular flavor combinations on the market illustrate a long-held belief: Sweet and salty pair perfectly together.

IFT 2019: Clean label, savory flavors, plant-based trends dominate

July 25, 2019

This year's IFT show took place from June 2-5 at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans.

2019 State of the Industry: Tortilla chips evolve to fit better-for-you needs

State of the Industry 2019: Tortilla chips evolve to fit better-for-you needs

Tortilla chips showcase ethnic flavors, as well as different substrates.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 25, 2019

Tortilla chips are a party staple. And while traditional versions still soundly resonate with the masses, chip manufacturers have been experimenting with new and interesting flavors, as well as better-for-you versions like organic options and chips based on vegetables or legumes.

Macro Snacks Debuts Three Indulgent Flavors in Better-For-You Snack Category

Macro Snacks macronutrient crisps

July 24, 2019

Macro-based meal planning is growing in popularity as a healthy alternative to fad diets.

State of the Industry 2019: Snack mix and nut inspirations for category growth

Global flavors, healthy indulgence and dynamic textures top trends in snack and nut mixes

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

July 24, 2019

According to the "Top 10 Trend Predictions for 2019" from SPINS, Chicago, internationally inspired innovation in nuts and seeds is gaining ground. SPINS says that nuts and seeds are watch-worthy because they're not only protein-rich and easy to eat, but they deliver antioxidants and long-lasting energy.

House Wine & Cheez-It box

July 23, 2019

Some say there is no better pairing than wine and cheese— until now. Cheez-It and House Wine are collaborating to create the ultimate summer duo: House Wine & Cheez-It.

State of the Industry 2019: Puffed and extruded snacks find growth through product diversity

Consumers find welcome diversity in puffed and extruded snacks

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 23, 2019

Puffed and extruded snacks cover a lot of ground: from cheese snacks to multigrain chips and pork rinds, they dominate the snack aisle. And they span a wide range of snacking occasions, from fun and indulgent to mindfully better-for-you.

State of the Industry 2019: Pretzels offer more varieties to drive sales

Pretzels experiment with new ingredients, fillings and niches.

Neal Lorenzi

July 22, 2019

Many snack producers are adding interesting flavors and ingredients to their pretzels. Recent product introductions include pretzel nuggets filled with peanut butter and dark chocolate, as well as more gluten-free options.

Farm Rich introduces Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 mozzarella shapes

July 22, 2019

Snack time gets more fun with the new Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” Mozzarella Shapes from Farm Rich.

Chex Mix MAX'D

July 22, 2019

Available in Spicy Dill and Buffalo Ranch varieties, Chex Mix MAX’D delivers one intense taste with flavor blasted Chex cereal pieces with spicy mix of pretzels, mini breadsticks, and crispy crackers.