Thompson Brands LLC, long known for its private-label chocolate novelties, introduced a pair of its own brand of novel novelties at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo.
A study has found that among the rich calories food like ice cream, soda and candy, potato is the worst food, as it adds a pound in the weight of an individual each year.
Snacking, especially beverage consumption outside of a regular meal, continues to increase among Americans, accounting for more than 25% of calorie intake each day, according to research presented at the 2011 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo.
The Sweets and Snacks Expo displayed the latest and soon-to-come snacks and confections, with some capitalizing on new flavor combinations, some eschewing trends entirely and some returning to their roots.