The National Confectioners Association recognized specific product innovations with its annual Most Innovative New Product Awards.
July 12, 2018
This year’s Best in Show award went to Hostess Brands, LLC for Double Chocolate Cake Delights. The premium adult snacks are inspired by fresh, hand-crafted bakery treats.
The gluten-free market continues to grow. Euromonitor reports that global sales hit $3.5 billion in 2016, up 12.6 percent compared to the previous year, and global gluten-free sales are projected to reach $4.7 billion by 2020. In this still-expanding market for gluten-free, snack producers and bakeries continue to develop strategies for growth and product improvement.
The Carrot Sticks are all organic, non-GMO, gluten free, vegan, and kosher
February 20, 2018
Dedicated to providing nutrient-dense snacks, Rhythm Superfoods dehydrates the Carrot Sticks to maximize the nutritional potency which results in a snack packed with fiber, potassium and the powerful antioxidant Beta Carotene (which converts to Vitamin A).
KIND Fruit Bites do not contain any juices, purees, concentrates, preservatives or genetically engineered ingredients
August 23, 2017
The product line, which contains only fruit and no added sugar, is poised to disrupt a category that, despite its name, has traditionally over-indexed on snacks filled with added sugar rather than fruit.
Fifty percent of Hershey standard- and king-size confections will be 200 calories or less by 2022
April 24, 2017
The Hershey Company announced new commitments that will increase the visibility of nutrition information and portion options as part of their ongoing efforts to offer a broad range of delicious snacks and clear information.