The snackification of meals is fundamentally changing the snack foods industry. With multiple snacking occasions per day and the rise in snacks replacing meals, consumers’ expectations in snacks have expanded beyond indulgence and satiety. This year’s snack trends include a new health focus, new ingredients and some serious flavor exploration.
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How to Make Your Limited-Time Offers Sparkle
Featured ContentFrom Kellogg’s Unicorn Froot Loops to Pringles Thanksgiving Dinner-Flavored Chips to Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars with Glow-in-the-Dark Wrappers, limited-time offers are an exciting and effective way to attract new customers, grow brand awareness, and boost sales. But what’s the secret to making them work? Learn the best practices for creating successful limited-time offers and line extensions—plus the most frequently missed opportunities.
Celebrating American Cheese Month in May
Featured ContentThis May, celebrate our country’s cheese producers and all things cheese for American Cheese Month. Learn about American cheeses and get inspired by some classic American cheese dishes with a twist!
The Strong Inside®
Featured ContentHow do people know how much protein is the right amount of protein for them, for their lifestyle, for their needs? It really depends.
Back at It
Featured ContentAt the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were first issued, and normal life was uprooted, we saw a steep decline in dieting. Consumers started buying more comfort foods at the store like cheese1 (because cheese is fantastic and we fully support those that seek comfort from it) and carbs3, and people started cooking and baking more at home.1 Jokes about putting on the “covid 19” started to pop up, and people related to each other’s more indulgent diets.
There are many benefits that can be achieved through microencapsulation. Knowing when to use this technology is key to formulating products that will be successful in the market.
The snack food market continues to grow as food and beverage manufacturers work to bring products to market that snacking consumers really want. Good flavor tops the list of desired characteristics for snack food aficionados
March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to review the Dietary Guidelines and the ways manufacturers can help consumers meet these dietary goals. For some nutrients, underconsumption is the problem—for others, it’s overconsumption. Here’s a look at strategies manufacturers can use to get consumers’ nutritional health back on track.
March is Nutrition Month
GuideNational Nutrition Month is more relevant than ever as Americans seek sound nutrition information that can help them manage their weight and health conditions. Explore the history of National Nutrition Month, the key recommendations for healthy eating patterns, and the five nutrients of public health concern.