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American snack ingenuity

March 28, 2022

The history of the American food industry boasts a number of iconic snack foods. And one of the best is Cheez-It crackers, a brand currently owned by another American classic, Kellogg Co. In fact, Kellogg's is home to a wealth of historic snack and bakery products, including Corn Flakes and Pringles, among dozens of other strong category anchor brands.

COVID-19 pandemic affects consumer breakfast choices

In the midst of the pandemic, consumers find themselves with more time on their hands for breakfast.

Liz Parker Kuhn

October 21, 2021

Now that more people are working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's ample time for breakfast, and breakfast foods sales are reflecting this trend.

Searching for better-for-you, yet indulgent, chocolate ingredients

When it comes to chocolate, consumers want it all: indulgence, better-for-you choices, and sustainability.

Joyce Friedberg

September 20, 2021

Everyone loves chocolate: In fact, according to recent Statista data, 268 million Americans consumed chocolate and other candy in 2020.

Flavor inspirations at SNAXPO21

SNAXPO21 will offer ample opportunity to catalyze snack industry R&D.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 12, 2021

SNAXPO21, taking place August 22–24 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, will offer multiple opportunities for snack industry leaders to explore emerging flavor innovations as part of the in-person event’s broad scope of business opportunities. SNAXPO, produced by SNAC International, is the most-comprehensive event completely dedicated to the snack industry.

Best New Snack & Bakery Products of 2020: Goldfish Veggie Crackers and DiGIORNO Croissant Crust Pizza

Goldfish Veggie Crackers and DiGIORNO Croissant Crust Pizza emerge as the most-innovative new snack and bakery products.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 28, 2021

Since 2016, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery has annually recognized two highly innovative, newly launched products—one snack and one baked good—with all products published on SnackandBakery.com/Products during the year eligible for "Best New Snack & Bakery Product" honors.

DuPont Nutrition & Health creates "clean label hub," expands R&D team

Strengthened organization will focus on R&D project pipeline growth in ingredient and process development

September 5, 2018

DuPont Nutrition & Health announced that it is expanding its R&D team by creating a “clean label hub” at the Brabrand facility.

ASB Innovation Awards winners to be showcased at BakingTech 2018

February 8, 2018

The American Society of Baking (ASB) announced today the winners of its 2018 Innovation Awards Program.

Specialty Food Association's Trendspotter Panel names hot trends for 2018

November 24, 2017

Food innovation is running at an all-time high and the Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel has named what they believe will be hot trends in 2018.