The tortillas can be found at most major Northern California grocery chains, plus some in Southern California and Texas. 

When it comes to convenient breakfast options, consumers are looking for products that meet their dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or taste.

Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, has launched Protein Baked Goods Mix, officially entering the baked goods category.

Comax Flavors has released new primary research on consumers’ behavior, usage, and attitudes towards Protein Powder, Ready-To-Drink Protein Drinks, Protein Bars, Protein Chips/Tortillas/Puffs/Popcorn, Protein Cookies/Wafers, Protein Brownies, and Protein Cake Bites.

Whether for breakfast, a snack, or a meal replacement, the nutrition bars category is ubiquitous, and its products can be consumed at any time of day. Sales have rebounded after a flat period, and innovation is ongoing in the category.

When the gluten-free craze hit in 2004, I was already several years into my career as a food industry writer, with stints under my belt covering agriculture, food ingredient R&D, and restaurant menu development

The history of the food industry offers many great examples of notable pioneers who innovated in the face of adversity.

The COVID-19 pandemic has multiple lessons for the snack industry. Overall, the snack industry has had a strong, up year. But the degree of a "COVID bump" varied from category to category. As we emerge and plan for the future, recent, and current, product purchase behaviors can help provide a roadmap for what's to come.

Our work in food is visceral. It's immediate. It's supremely intimate to serve a role in preparing the daily bread for people across our planet.

There is nothing like a pandemic to test a company's limitations. While food producers received official designation as "essential" businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic descended on the American food industry, continuing operations during the pandemic did not equate to business as usual.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for snack and bakery companies to improve safety, production, and efficiency.

Throughout the year, whenever you pick up a sandwich away from home, there is a good chance you have Bimbo Bakehouse to thank for your bread.

Lest anyone think that the pandemic pressed "pause" on campaigns for corporate sustainability, think again. If anything, COVID-19 reminded consumers, and the snack and bakery sectors, just how interconnected we are, whether we’re selecting suppliers, expanding production, or packing a protein bar into our gym bags.

As the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon America in early 2020, the American population began reacting to their new reality, and it was clear that snack and bakery production across the country would face a clear challenge. People were stocking up on supplies at an alarming rate, and the rush was on to keep grocery store shelves stocked.

SF&WB connected with several industry suppliers to gain their current market perspectives for the coming year.

Building consumer trust, understanding a product’s life cycle, and addressing challenges like increasing costs and the supply chain.

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for machines that help prepare, store, transport, and otherwise handle ingredients are most focused on qualities like automation, ease of maintenance, and the ability to deliver higher performance in throughput and accuracy.

As a Preferred Salty Snack of the Kentucky Derby, the popped, never fried snack offers at-home Derby viewers the chance to win $20,000 plus a Derby-style garland of PopCorners.

Available now through September, the chips' fiery flavor builds off the original Utz Mike’s Hot Honey chips but with three times the heat.

Nuts and seeds are growing in popularity due to an increase in healthy snacking and consumer interest in plant-based products. According to Innova Market Insights, 7 in 10 U.S. consumers sought healthier snacking options in 2018.

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommends consuming 2 cup equivalents of fruit and 2 and a half cup equivalents of vegetables per day, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Limagrain Ingredients has developed Pep's Balls: a new range of extruded pulses to enrich products with plant-based proteins, without any compromise on taste and offering a great mouthfeel.

The items include Cinnabon churros, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and Subway cookies.

Nuts.com's Valentine's Day collections for 2024 include cookies, chocolates, gummies, and chocolate-covered pretzels.

Packed with 28 grams of protein and only six grams of carbs per pack, the new, flavor-packed plant-based protein pretzels launch nationwide on March 2024.

Utz has introduced its newest addition to its ever-growing lineup of snack food offerings with Utz Mixed Minis Pretzels.

The producer’s CPG products also include frozen meals, sides, and other food items.

Both products deliver an elevated snacking experience that blend together two favorite classic snacks into one product. 

The Hot Honey Flavored Pretzel Pieces combine sweet honey and spicy chili heat with a salty pretzel base.

The snack brand also is previewing its Mixed Minis Sour Cream & Onion pretzels.

Diamond of California, the century-old producer of “Made for Homemade” specialty nuts, has announced the launch of a new chocolate flavor, of their ready-to-use Nut Pie Crusts, available now on both store shelves nationwide, and online with Amazon. 

A decadent slice of pie after a holiday meal is a tradition that should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Raised Gluten Free is celebrating the sweet flavors of spring and summer with two seasonally inspired offerings: Southern Peach and Blueberry Bliss.

Just in time for fall, Diamond of California has launched its Pumpkin Pie Spice Nut Pie Crust, a seasonal Walmart exclusive flavor of their beloved Ready-to-Use Nut Pie Crust.

Brand to launch holiday product offerings at Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas.

The better-for-you items from Iron Chef Ming Tsai are hitting the club store.

The BFY frozen food producer is bringing new snacks and veggie burgers to Targets.

The new items will be available at Walmart stores nationwide starting in October for a retail price of $6.68 each.

The company has been manufacturing premium mozzarella sticks since it was founded in 2015.

The new quesadillas leverage Kraft Heinz’s 360CRISP technology to deliver crispiness straight from the microwave.

The brand's new product brings chef-crafted and globally inspired flavors to consumers nationwide.

To bring this product to market, the Magnolia Bakery team worked for over three years to create a banana pudding that met the brand’s high product standards and also met consumers' needs. 

The bite-sized snacks are filled with hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chai, flax, and quinoa, and are Manitoba’s debut into the snacking category.

The owner of Nana's Chicken & Waffles and Food Network personality will launch a waffle mix under her "Kooking with Kelli" brand.

The sweet-and-savory snack joins the producer’s Classic Butter and Extra Butter popcorn varieties already on shelves.

Angel Shelton Willis will join the company's executive leadership team and report to CEO Carlos-Abrams Rivers.

Canyon Bakehouse's newest addition to its gluten-free lineup will be available nationwide this fall.

Cranberry Walnut Loaf and Savory Holiday Rolls hit store shelves nationwide.

The new sandwiches, starting at $9.99, including Green Goddess Caprese Melt, Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt, and Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt. 

Available in a fully sliced and thaw and serve format, the product is a convenient labor-lean option for operators, requiring little to no prep and minimal employee training.