2020 July

State of the Industry 2020: Meeting snack market demands

COVID-19 has catalyzed increased demand for snacks as producers position themselves for growth.

July 13, 2020

In early 2020, as the COVID-19 crisis began to ripple through our global society, we largely retreated to our homes, and began snacking.

State of the Industry 2020: Pretzel market enjoys growth

Formulation twists enhance pretzel offerings as healthy snack alternatives.

Neal Lorenzi

July 20, 2020

The pretzel market continues to grow, with core offerings showing strength and strategic formulation twists bringing in some added diversity.

State of the Industry 2020: Tortilla chips go well beyond basic

Consumers search for more than your run-of-the-mill tortilla chip flavors.

Kimberly Decker

July 24, 2020

Snacks have to work pretty hard to keep up with consumer preferences these days. For one, they have to be suitably snackable, i.e., convenient and portable.

State of the Industry 2020: Snack and nut mixes combine nutrition with bold flavors

High in protein and spiced to perfection, snack mixes are permissible indulgences during stay-at-home orders.

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

July 22, 2020

It's safe to say COVID-19 has made its mark on the food industry. People are cooking more at home than they used to.

State of the Industry 2020: Puffed and extruded snacks grow through innovation

Consumers embrace snack flavor and format diversity.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 21, 2020

The puffed and extruded snacks category has grown-up, and the market is seeing some diverse company.

State of the Industry 2020: Chips offer better-for-you options

Consumers search for healthier, spicier chip options.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 14, 2020

Potato chips are a staple in most Americans' pantries. While classic chips still command the bulk of U.S. market share, salty snack companies have begun to offer more better-for-you options, in addition to new and exciting flavor combinations.

State of the Industry 2020: Popcorn sales explode

Most of the past year flatlined, but that’s all changed as people stay home and binge-watch.

Ed Finkel

July 17, 2020

The popcorn category has enjoyed a very strong past year, with a particularly strong jump early in the year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit U.S. shores.

State of the Industry 2020: Frozen snacks & appetizers see strong growth

The combination of convenience and classic, craveable product formats drives sales forward.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

July 16, 2020

One of the fascinating aspects of today's snack industry is the supreme flexibility of the term "snack." Almost anything can constitute a snack, given the right portion size, its relative convenience, and requisite craveability.

State of the Industry 2020: Crackers grow through innovation

Consumers search for crackers that adhere to plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary choices.

Joyce Friedberg

July 15, 2020

Crackers are a product category that has nearly universal appeal. Consumers are snacking more often, especially in light of the recent pandemic, and the expanding variety of crackers on the market today make them a natural fit for nearly any snacking occasion.

State of the Industry 2020: Sustaining the snack boom

Chris Luke

July 21, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit U.S. shores in early 2020, it caused major disruption across the snack and baking industry, and the country as a whole. Many industries have endured significant economic fallout from the pandemic.