Culinary history can bring powerful elements to storytelling, as seen in the origin of Mikesell's Potato Chip Co. and its Saratoga chips.

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.

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.

Are you part of the problem, or part of the solution? If you don't automatically align with the solution end of that equation, you might want to think about your overall messaging to consumers, and to the industry overall.

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.

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.

New technologies to help expand increased refrigerated and frozen snack and bakery product warehousing and distribution.

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

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.

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.

According to the April 2021 "Cold Chain Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report" from Grand View Research, the global cold chain market size was valued at $210.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8 percent from 2021 to 2028.

Industrial commercial bakeries look to dough customization machines like water chillers, water meters, ice makers, and automated dough scoring units to improve and automate the dough process, primarily during mixing.

From cloud computing to the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0 is essential for modern-day snack and bakery companies, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

State of the Industry Overview for bakery, including a look at baking industry challenges like the supply chain, workforce development, impact from the war in Europe, and the pandemic.

For the past several years, the baking industry has faced a long list of serious, ongoing challenges.

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.

As flavors inspired by the tastes of Greece, India and Korea hit store shelves across America, Lay's offers fans the chance to win a trip to one of the origins countries.

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.

​​​​​​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.

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

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

Bonnie & Pop has consumers covered for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa gifting options.

Tastykake recently released its spring seasonal lineup of treats, which are available for a limited time through May.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

bibigo has revamped its packaging for its KBBQ Drizzle sauce and potstickers, as part of the brand's latest refresh

Four products in bright Hooters orange packs are now available in over 1,300 Publix Super Markets nationwide.

One of the U.S.’s fastest-growing Chinese dumpling brands continues to expand its product line and retail footprint.

The new flavors are available in Totino’s two most popular pizza roll flavors with an added fiery kick: Spicy Pepperoni and Spicy Cheese.

Two of the producer’s Wings flavors, Buffalo and Korean BBQ, will be offered at more than 100 of the stores across the U.S.

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

The capital infusion will be used to scale up inventory, hire key operational staff, and broaden its network of creators and brand ambassadors.

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. 

Hardee's is offering the biscuits all day long in packs of one, two, or four.

Norman Love Confections' holiday selections include Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Carrot Cake.

Candy is still dandy, but there is an increasingly broad range of trick-or-treat options.

The company is introducing PopTarts Crunchy Poppers and Pringles products at the roadside convenience stores.

Brioche brand moves into bake at home market, with a new range of authentic French baguettes and rolls.

The new packaging delivers not only an all-new look but additional proficiencies that make the product even better, for longer. 

The bakery consulting company shares insights from its three decades of history.

Hardee's will offer its Made from Scratch Buttermilk Biscuits in the shape of a heart on all breakfast sandwiches Feb. 1–14.

Known for its bun-based items, the Chicago-based chain is eyeing exponential growth.

King's Hawaiian partners with AMC Theatres and Despicable Me 4 for Soft Pretzel Bites and LTO packaging.