For a culture focused on convenience and clean-label nutrition, bars continue to deliver. Sales of snack and granola bars on the whole have grown 2.9 percent during the 52 weeks ending October 7, 2018, according to data from IRI, Chicago, hitting a value of $6.2 billion.
In snack and bakery production, the internet of things (IoT) is essential, it can streamline production via connected sensors or RFID, and then feed data back for analysis.
When it comes to snack and bakery products that feature dairy ingredients, consumers are demanding flavor innovations, as well as clean label and environmentally friendly dynamics.
Popinsanity announced that that the Popinsanity Gourmet Popcorn is included in this year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things holiday gift list featured in the December issue of O, The Oprah Magazine and on OprahMag.com.
Oregon Fruit Products’ latest release from its award-winning Fruit In Hand line is Harvest Apple, a pourable fruit that allows chefs and operators to infuse classic autumnal flavor into beverages, desserts, and other culinary applications without the prep work of using fresh apples.
In 2015, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery launched the “Best New Snack & Bakery Products” contest to honor outstanding products recently launched in the U.S. snack and bakery market.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has announced the return of its limited-edition decorated holiday doughnuts, available now through Dec. 24 at participating shops across the United States and Canada.
Bindi Dessert has launched its breakfast line: a collection of pastries, including traditional favorites like Cornetti to the beloved Bomboloni, all made following the same Italian methods using high quality ingredients.