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.

Innovators collaborate to design upcycled ingredient solutions for food industry.

The snack and bakery solutions providers will collaborate on next-generation food R&D.

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.

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

So goes the tagline on much of the recent marketing surrounding Takis rolled tortilla chips, the flagship line from Barcel USA - the SF&WB 2020 "Snack Producer of the Year."

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.

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

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.

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

"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."

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.

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

The new kettle cooked potato chips are available in three flavors: Original, Zesty Jalapeno, and Sweet Maui Onion. 

​​​​​​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.

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

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.

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

The plant-based snacks are available to consumers via Amazon.

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

The box includes chocolate-covered confections like pretzels, cookies, graham crackers, caramel popcorn, pretzel balls, and more.

Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc.—a subsidiary of Schwan’s Company that offers trusted retail brands throughout the frozen-food category—has pushed forward in its innovation efforts and will launch new products under the Edwards brand.

Jar Joy has introduced its new innovative line of multi-layered desserts. 

Company product development experts bring 24 new products to operators that reduce costs, increase menu differentiation.

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.

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

The frozen snacks aisle aims to please discerning palates of all ages.

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

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.

Products range from Daiya’s dairy-free pizza redesign, to Cici’s chicken and Eggo waffles pizza, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse’s seasonal menu, and more.

PepsiCo is launching a new initiative that will introduce people to new food experiences with the inaugural PepsiCo Foods Culinary Advisory Board.

Rivalz is now available at major retailers including select Sprouts, Nugget Markets, Bristol Farms, and now Meijer and Fred Meyer stores.

Martin's fresh-baked products are now available for purchase at 65 Kroger stores throughout Cincinnati, Ohio.

The item offers consumers a better-for-you alternative to a traditional sandwich bun.

The sweet bakery items' net carb count is equivalent to that of a single grape.

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

Reportedly boasting a high glossy crown, soft texture, and clean flavor, each bun is crafted with the same natural starters, slow fermentation process, and simple ingredients that Ace Bakery is known for.

The brand expands the Artesano portfolio, offering one lucky Miami fan a trip to Hawaii.

Consumers can experience Artisan French Dinner Rolls and Baguette & Sandwich Rolls fresh in their own kitchen in minutes.

Starting this fall, Pepperidge Farm is combining stuffing and rolls to elevate the holidays in its new Farmhouse Stuffing Seasoned Rolls.

LUNA, a Clif Bar & Co. brand, has expanded its product portfolio with three decadent dark chocolate flavors.

To meet growing consumer demand for single-serve treats, Sara Lee Desserts has added Classic and Strawberry Cheesecake Slices to its product portfolio.

Tradition is the foundation that grounds much of the bakery industry’s continued success. We see this immutable fact across nearly every category, with leading companies selling billions of dollars of traditional baked goods that have long stood the test of time. These are core products beloved by millions of shoppers.

The bars category continues show good to strong levels of growth, with sufficiently diversified product offerings to appeal to nearly every type of shopper. Few product categories so seamlessly fit into today’s on-the-go lifestyle suited to on-demand snacking.

With better-for-you trends top of mind across the food industry, how does an indulgent category like desserts fare?

A leader from the bakery chain talks growth, innovation, and maintaining quality standards.

Paris Baguette will be offering a mochi and a King Cream doughnut, plus a chocolate cake, Easter log, and Easter layer cake for the spring season.

Like the original Sara Lee Angel Food Cake, this line extension is fully baked and ready to simply thaw, slice, and serve.