The launches include Kids Bread, Rolls, and two Classic Bread items.

Heavenly Waffles aims to give morning meals tastier BFY options.

The products are now being sold at 88 retail locations around the Midwest.

A representative from the producer discusses consumer cravings and company history.

Made from kelp, the new snack promises an ocean of flavor and health benefits.

The local New Jersey-based brand debuts full line of avocado bread products in one of the largest independent grocers in the nation.

The bread brand is aimed at the BFY market with zero added sugar, non-GMO ingredients, and high fiber content.

Bread is often fortified with dietary fiber of various origins to meet “good” and “excellent” source-of-fiber claims. 

In response to consumer scrutiny, snack and bakery brands hustle to achieve a “clean label.”

Ingredion Incorporated has announced in the U.S. the introduction of SUSTRA 2434 slowly digestible carbohydrate, a clean label starch-based solution for manufacturers of energy-focused nutritional products including bars, snacks and supplements.

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that nearly half of children’s sodium intake comes from 10 foods, including bread and rolls.

The numbers regarding heart disease are staggering. More than one in four Americans die as a result of the disease, and it is the leading cause of death for men and women. It impacts so many of us, either personally or through our connections to loved ones, friends and family.

Every year, as the holidays come to a close and resolutions kick in, many Americans vow to lose weight. Despite their best wishes, there’s no reset button on holiday excess, and therefore nearly half of Americans admit to committing to a diet but failing after just six months.

Salt of the Earth Umami-Essence Sea Salt is a natural, savory liquid mixture of vegetable-extract umami and sea salt.

With snacking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the amount of salt in snacks is an on-trend task for snack companies.

Cali'flour Foods is launching two new tortilla/flatbread flavors just in time to plan a fiesta: Chili Lime & Taco.

Tortilla Pockets are crafted with a sealed bottom and are portable, making them easy for everyone in the family to hold.

Starting with a warm flour tortilla, the tacos come in pairs and are made with scrambled eggs, melted sharp white cheddar cheese, fire-roasted corn, and a drizzle of lime crema.

AMCO Proteins has launched HG-80, an all-natural plant-based dough conditioner that reduces mix time.

Advance International Inc. has introduced a premium, ultra-sustainable & highly nutritious ocean-based super-protein that will revolutionize the global supply chain.

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

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.

Ingredion Incorporated has announced two new additions to its plant-based portfolio produced at the Company’s new pea protein manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska—VITESSENCE Pulse 1853 pea protein isolate and PURITY P 1002 pea starch.

Ingredion Incorporated has announced a new addition to its extensive range of plant-based solutions for the U.S. and Canada, VITESSENCE TEX Crumbles 102 textured protein.

Merit Functional Foods, a solutions-based plant protein company, is pleased to announce that its new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is fully scaled to supply food and beverage customers with the highest purity pea and canola proteins available for use in plant-based applications.

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.

Food tech company breaks industry record and validates potential of advanced pea protein ingredient for plant-based food and beverage market.

Innovators collaborate to design upcycled ingredient solutions for food industry.

The organic plant-based protein is suited for protein bars and other snack and bakery products.

So much of this industry is about creating meaningful connections. Successful products that generate long-lasting repeat purchase patters resonate with their consumers.

We are a nation divided. America has grown increasingly polarized across our political and social spectrum, and this national anxiety will, unfortunately, increase as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the November elections approach.

Over the past few months, as I went through the process of developing SF&WB's annual "Top 50 Snack & Bakery Companies" list, I felt a renewed sense of admiration for the inherent power of merging true nutrition with indulgence.

When I travel, or throughout the always-lively and competitive greater Chicagoland grocery industry, my home market, I revel in visits to unfamiliar grocery and convenience stores. Instantly immersed, strolling the perimeter and aisles, eyes darting to end caps and standalone displays, I'm a true omnivore awash in the thrill of the hunt for something new and delicious.

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.

Near the end of December 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, Wuhan City, China, reported several pneumonia cases that officials eventually tied to a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, now generally known as COVID-19.

Traceability takes a top spot in modern food industry food safety strategies, following every aspect of the supply chain through manufacturing and to the point of consumer purchase.

"In 1970, my dad and uncle opened our first restaurant," says Daniel Schwartz, president, Schwartz Brothers Bakery, Renton, WA. "Three years later, they opened a concept called The Sandwich Shop and Pie Place. They were looking to source the very best pies to serve at their restaurant, and they couldn’t find any that they liked."

This year marks 20 years of MTN DEW's Baja Blast and to celebrate the "Bajaversary," Frito-Lay's Doritos brand has teamed up with MTN DEW to add Doritos Baja Fiery Mango to its lineup.

Lay's continues to celebrate soccer by tapping "Chip Shot" Legend Lionel Messi for a new commercial, a consumer sweepstakes, and limited-edition commemorative Lay's packaging.

The chip will make its theatrical movie debut in The Garfield Movie in May, and is celebrating with a limited-edition Garfield-themed bag, a larger-than-life mural, and more.

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

The brand best known for its kettle-cooked sweet potato chips is now at 800 US Walmarts.

Whether gearing up for summer travel, or simply packing for a summer picnic, Frito-Lay has a variety of flavors and on-the-go options to help consumers fuel the summer fun. 

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.

​​​​​​Parker Products, a provider of inclusions and other specialty ingredients for the baking, dairy, beverage, confectionery, RTE and snack, and foodservice industries, has announced that cookie manufacturer Creative Food Ingredients (CFI) has joined the Parker portfolio.

Striking the right balance between indulgence and better-for-you is important in winning over the consumer. The pandemic has heightened consumers' interest in health and well-being.

Inclusions such as fruits, vegetables, and chocolate can add another dimension of visual appeal, flavor, and texture to snacks and baked goods.

Innovative inclusions are geared toward delighting snack and bakery consumers while delivering BFY benefits.