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Upcycled Foods Inc. partners with Kerry, releases upcycled protein crisp

Innovators collaborate to design upcycled ingredient solutions for food industry.




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Merit Functional Foods introduces pea protein ingredient

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




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The edibles opportunity: legal cannabis market

This month marks our first dedicated Report covering the legal cannabis edibles market that has emerged in multiple states across the U.S., and nationwide across Canada.




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At the heart of the community

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.




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Navigating uncharted territory

During the recent and highly successful in-person PACK EXPO, Jorge Izquierdo, vice president of market development for PMMI, passed along some highlights from his 2021 PMMI "State of the Industry" report, including data noting a significant uptick in packaging equipment purchases.




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Beautiful diversity

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.




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American snack ingenuity

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.




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Introducing automation and safety measures in new snack and bakery facilities

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.




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Sanitation protocols see updates in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, snack and bakery companies increase and adjust sanitation procedures for their facilities.




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Reviewing sanitation procedures for snack and bakery production

Reviewing and revising sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Snack and bakery brands support sustainability inside and out

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.




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Traceability technologies for food industry regulatory compliance

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.




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2022 CPG outlook and strategies from Deloitte

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




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Herr's limited-edition Sandwi-chips line returns to shelves

Back by popular demand, Sandwi-chips, crafted with Herr’s flavor expertise, feature bold condiment flavors and a hearty crunch that aims to complement sandwiches.




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Doritos, MTN DEW team up for Baja Fiery Mango chips

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.




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Popchips Nacho reveals limited-edition Garfield bags

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.




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Jackson’s expands the reach of its chips to Walmart shelves

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




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Herr Foods launches chips with Philadelphia flair

Consumers can try all three Flavored by Philly Contest flavors and vote for the best.




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Frito-Lay releases savory snack lineup for summer

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. 




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Celebrity Chef Joe Sasto launches puffed pasta chips

Celebrity Chef Joe Sasto from Bravo’s Top Chef officially launched Tantos, a puffed pasta chip, in four flavors: Marinara, Cacio e Pepe, Pesto, and Classico.




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Fruit and vegetable ingredients add plant-based nutrition to snacks and baked goods

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.




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Consumers search for snacks with healthy inclusions

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.




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Pep’s balls, a nutritional boost for recipes with pulses

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.




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Inclusions increasingly balance taste, texture, and BFY bites

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




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Stellar Snacks bakes pretzels with inclusivity, BFY benefits in mind

The mother-daughter company seeks to provide treats that bring people together.




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Utz unveils bite-size pretzels in three flavors

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




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Rold Gold upgrades its pretzel format

Rold Gold Waffles, with a lattie shape, is the brand's newest offering.




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Pretzelmaker goes sweet with Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust Pretzel Bites

Made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal’s Cinnadust mix, the sweet bites are available for a limited time only, starting April 1 through June 30.




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Sugar Plum celebrates Mother's Day with chocolate-covered treats

The collection includes chocolate-covered pretzels, graham crackers, and sandwich cookies, plus strawberry delights and Linzer cookies filled with raspberry jam. 




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7 Mile Brand debuts Pretzelized pretzel crackers, pita chips

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




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Stellar Snacks launches its fifth flavor, French Dijon

The flavor will join the brand's existing lineup of Bold + Herby, Simply Stellar, Maui Monk, and Sweet & Sparky flavors.




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Hershey introduces new products, retail capabilities

The company introduced new confectionery and snack products at Sweets & Snacks Expo this week, plus new AR and image recognition technology.




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Pretzelmaker launches Cheetos Pretzel Bites

Made with a dusting of Cheetos’ Cheetle, the new Pretzelmaker Cheetos Pretzel Bites, fresh-baked and hand-rolled daily, will be available for a limited time only, now through Sept. 29. 




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QVC releases Jonas Holiday Tin with assorted chocolate

Each tin includes four 3-oz. bags of chocolate-covered grahams, chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate caramel bites with pretzel crunch, and caramels with sea salt.




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Pretzelmaker adds Bucket of Bites to menu

Available in sweet and savory flavors, the all-new 85-oz. Bucket of Bites features Pretzel Bites served with six different sauces of the fans’ choice, such as Cheddar Cheese, Pizza Sauce, Honey Mustard, and Cream Cheese.




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United Supermakerts acquires rights to iconic August's Pies

United Supermarkets has acquired the rights to the name and recipes of August’s Pies, an iconic West Texas brand.




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JTM Foods breaks ground on Kansas manufacturing facility

Representatives of JTM Foods LLC and its financial partner Tenex Capital Management announced the expansion, joining Wichita leaders in the groundbreaking at ict21 Industrial District.




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Kraft Singles slice into dessert space with Little Pie Company collaboration

The Kraft Singles Apple Pie tops a single-serve pie with a piece of American cheese.




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Keebler releases Elf limited-edition gingerbread cookies plus new pretzel pie crust

Ernie and the Elves are bringing magic to holiday traditions with the launch of Elf Limited-Edition Keebler Gingerbread Fudge Stripes and new Keebler Pretzel Pie Crusts.




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Magnolia Bakery caters to pie lovers with Just the Crumb snack

All of Magnolia Bakery's holiday products below are available to ship nationwide right to consumers' doors.




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Stacy's Pita Chips draws attention to funding gap faced by women founders

Stacy's Rise Pies, available now through Thanksgiving, aim to help drive awareness of the disparity in funding for women business owners.




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Manischewitz introduces new items in time for Passover

The kosher brand also is giving its product packaging a makeover.




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Del Real Foods adds to lineup with Chicken and 3-Cheese Mini Pupusas

Hitting shelves nationwide the first week of April, the launch marks the latest expansion from Del Real Foods.




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Totino's enters breakfast category with Snack Bites

Available in three flavors, Totino’s new Breakfast Snack Bites are ready in just two minutes




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Pilgrim's revitalizes frozen chicken with all-new lineup

Pilgrim’s unveils a new brand identity, flavor-packed product portfolio, and original song and music video.




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Kayco unveils Manichewitz rebrand, new Tuscanini lineup

The 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show marked the first time that the Kayco Kosher division had a presence, marking its debut into the specialty food market with a focus on the Manischewitz and Tuscanini brands.




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Big Mozz puts mozzarella sticks into a bite-size treat

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




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Daiya gives its plant-based pizzas a makeover

The changes include recently reformulated dairy-free cheese that uses oat milk, as well as a new meatless pepperoni recipe.




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Rite Stuff Foods to showcase frozen snacks at PLMA

The private-label producer’s products include mozzarella sticks, potato wedges, and other appetizers.




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Delimex debuts Crispy Quesadillas with chicken

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