To meet food manufacturers’ and consumers’ demand for added protein and simple, trusted ingredients, Manildra Group USA developed three clean label wheat protein isolates: GemPro Plus, GemPro Prime-W and GemPro Prime-E.

Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division, the world’s foremost almond processor and supplier, has announced the launch of its Almond Protein Powder.

Nutriati, Inc. (Richmond, VA) and exclusive commercialization partner PLT Health Solutions, Inc. (Morristown, NJ) announced that they are introducing a premium quality chickpea protein solution to North American food, beverage and supplements markets.

Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a single whey protein solution to address the problem of textural deterioration in protein bars.

Bakery snacks, including key segments like pastries, doughnuts, muffins, snack cakes and more, remain a staple in Americans' snacking routines. Whether shoppers are looking for an indulgent snack or a better-for-you item, there's something for everyone.

Consumers are reading labels more, looking for products that are nutritious, with ingredients that are easy to understand and that work with their family's budget. While there's no official definition of "clean label," consumers and the snack and bakery industry have their own definition in mind.

Fresh bread, bagels and English muffins comprise the largest segment in bakery, valued at over $10 billion per IRI, Chicago. But sales overall remain relatively flat. Nevertheless, several strategic options exist for bakers to infuse new life into bread sales.

Crackers grow more sophisticated as shoppers seek nutrition and flavor in their snacks.

At this year’s FiE, Omya presented its range of high purity calcium carbonates bundled under the brand Omya Calcipur (Omya-Cal, in the U.S.) in addition to specialty ingredients from its distribution portfolio.

The idea of "better for you" encompasses much of what consumers desire today in many of their snacks and baked goods: clean label, non-GMO, natural and—at its core—solid nutrition to make those foods a healthy part of their daily diet.