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Whether it’s for a nutritious treat, comfort from stress, or a quick meal, US consumers increasingly turn to fruits, nuts, and ready-to-eat snack foods throughout the day, reports The NPD Group. Over the past five years, Americans added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita, from 505 between-meal snacking occasions per capita in 2015 to 530 in 2020, and consumption of snack foods at meals increased from 21% of eatings in 2010 to 26% in 2020.

Solely, an organic fruit jerky and dried fruit brand, launched Organic Whole Fruit Gummies exclusively at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. The Solely Organic Whole Fruit Gummies contain only two or three ingredients, real whole fruit, Vitamin C, and nothing else. Each pouch contains 0.7oz of fruit and contains 60-70 calories.

The company makes the tahini from Ethiopian sesame seeds and packages it in shake-and-squeeze bottles for convenience. The new variety contains a blend of 100% natural harissa spices for a distinctively aromatic, roasted-chile pepper flavor profile with a kick.

Cheetos introduced Crunch Pop Mix, a combination of traditional Cheetos Crunchy and Cheetos Popcorn. The new snack ties into recent food and snack mashup trends that emerged during 2020, including the infusion of snack mixes into mealtime occasions.

Utz Brands, Inc., a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak-King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to the Vitner’s brand, a brand of snack foods in the Chicago metropolitan market, for a total purchase price of $25 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

Unilever announced 25 new innovations across six of its packaged ice cream and frozen novelty brands, including Breyers®, Good Humor®, Klondike®, Magnum ice cream®, Popsicle® and Talenti® Gelato & Sorbetto. Now available in major retailers nationwide, these new creations include reimagined nostalgic treats, the expansion of several lines, uniquely indulgent flavors, and formats, and better-for-you options for every occasion and ice cream fan.

Mondelēz International announced it has acquired Hu (as in “Human”) Master Holdings, the parent company of Hu Products, a fast-growing US-based snacking company offering high-quality snacks made from simple ingredients.

Hershey recently launched new Valentine's and Easter innovations. The launch comes as Hershey's iconic brands unveil new products that feature twists on classic flavors and inspiring shapes.

Egg Innovations announced the acquisition of innovative, protein-centric fresh snacking brand PECKISH today in an all-stock deal. PECKISH joins the family of brands, which includes recently launched Blue Sky Family Farms eggs, marking mass expansion on the horizon.