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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

2025 Snacking Trends: Health, Innovation, and Evolving Consumer Values Drive Growth

Circana’s latest research spotlights shifting consumer priorities, from health-driven choices and adventurous flavors to online shopping and value-conscious behaviors
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 23, 2025

This comprehensive research reveals how evolving consumer priorities, a growing focus on health-conscious choices, and broader macroeconomic factors are transforming snacking behaviors.


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Jello Oat Milk pudding package

JELL-O Plant-based Chocolate Pudding

The new treat represents the first time Kraft Heinz entered the plant-based desserts category and launched an oat milk-based product
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 21, 2025

The new treat delivers the signature creamy texture and rich chocolate of JELL-O in a lactose-free and vegan format. 


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Kemin: Keep Food Safer, Longer

Kemin’s new interactive “Virtual Shelf” gives manufacturers category-by-category solutions for food freshness, safety
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 17, 2025

Kemin can help improve a wide range of retail products by maintaining fresh taste, texture, and appearance while also keeping foods safe from microbial growth to extend shelf life. 



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Solar Foods Protein Snacks

The company has a mission to revolutionize the global food system
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 10, 2025

Solein is a versatile ingredient: thanks to its mild taste, products made with Solein can taste like anything Solein Protein Bites – Nut Mix Edition is a protein-packed snack served in bite-sized pieces.


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Tillamook Hot Honey packages

Tillamook Country Smoker, Mike's Hot Honey Sweet-Heat Beef Sticks

New product line taps into the explosive "Swicy" trend, offering a blend of 100% premium beef and a zing of Mike's Hot Honey
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 10, 2025

Crafted for the adventurous palate, these 100% premium beef sticks blend the sweet, all-natural heat of Mike's Hot Honey with Tillamook's signature slow smoked flavor.


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Oolie Product Line

Oolie Egg-Based, Protein-Rich, Dairy-Free Dips & Yogurts

The dairy alternative category is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% through 2032
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 9, 2025

Crafted from free-range eggs, Oolie's rich and creamy products deliver flavor and up to 11g of protein per serving. 


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The Hershey Company Announces Intent to Acquire LesserEvil

LesserEvil is growing as a cross-category snack brand for those who desire interesting and bold flavors with organic ingredients
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 4, 2025

The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey's snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands like Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Ranchers.


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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2025

Prepared Appetizers and Side Dishes Take Center Stage in Mealtime Trends

Appetizers and sides deliver quick comfort, instant flavor adventure
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
March 28, 2025

While breakfast, lunch, and dinner remain the primary meal occasions, their composition, timing, and sources are evolving to fit consumers’ daily routines.


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Garden Veggie Flavor Burst package

Garden Veggie Snacks Flavor Burst Tortilla Chips

New Smoky BBQ and Sweet Tangy Chili tortilla chips level up better-for-you snacking
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 26, 2025

Garden Veggie Flavor Burst is back with bold new tastes that promise to elevate fans' snacking experience, while providing better-for-you options with no artificial flavors and no artificial preservatives.


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Utz Mixed Minis Sour Cream pretzel packages

Utz Mixed Minis Pretzels Sour Cream & Onion Flavor

The new flavor is inspired by the brand’s top-selling flavored potato chip variety
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 24, 2025

The Utz Mixed Minis Pretzel line first launched in February 2024 and brings a fun twist to classic Utz Pretzels in the form of three bite-sized shapes: Twists, Rings and Waffles.


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