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Snacking: The New American Pastime

Half of adults snack two to three times per day, with 70% agreeing that anything can be considered a snack
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
September 10, 2015

Snacking may very well be the new American pastime. According to the recent report from Mintel, “Snacking Motivations and Attitudes US 2015,” nearly all Americans (94%) snack at least once a day.


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Fork In The Road Foods Launches Gourmet Sausages

New sausages are Non-GMO Project Verified, and are available at Whole Foods Market
September 10, 2015
Fork in the Road Foods launched Non-GMO Project Verified gourmet sausages and hot dogs. Items will hit shelves in most regions of Whole Foods Market around the country beginning September 2015. The line includes six chicken and heirloom pork varieties.
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Formulating Food Products for Kids

Compared to decades ago, many kids, ages 5 to 12, demonstrate greater independence, affluence and influence on family food purchases
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
September 9, 2015

In an increasingly competitive food and drinks market, children are just one of the specific sectors of the population receiving more attention.


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Millennials: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Marketers must thoroughly understand demographic to capture a piece of the nearly $290 billion millennials will spend on CPG products by 2020
September 9, 2015

IRI says its latest research examines the myths versus realities of millennials and finds not only that there are misconceptions, but also that millennials are in fact much more unique than first meets the eye.


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BeBevCo's to Produce Cheech and Chong Chillaxation Drink

New drink to include natural supplements, natural flavors and sweeteners, as well as a dose of hemp
September 9, 2015
Bebida Beverage Company, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of relaxation and energy products, announced that the company and its partially owned subsidiary, Relaxations Solutions Inc., are going into their first production of Cheech and Chong Chillaxation drink®. The upcoming product is named and licensed after movie icons Cheech and Chong.
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TABASCO® brand, Farmington Foods Launch BBQ Meats Line

New foodservice products include baby back pork ribs, boneless pork ribs and chicken drumsticks
September 8, 2015
A match made in barbecue heaven, the premium quality of meat from Farmington Foods pairs perfectly with the boldness of TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce flavors to create the authentic tastes of traditional American barbecue.
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Americans Believe ‘Free-From’ Foods are Less Processed

Among the top claims free-from consumers deem most important are trans fat-free and preservative-free
September 8, 2015
In fact, 43 % of consumers agree that free-from foods are healthier than foods without a free-from claim, while another three in five believe the fewer ingredients a product has, the healthier it is (59 %).
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Pizza Roll-Ups from Farm Rich

Roll-Ups feature 100% real mozzarella cheese and whole pepperoni slices
September 8, 2015
Farm Rich introduced its newest signature snack: Pepperoni Pizza Roll-Ups. Available for National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Sept. 20 – the new Pizza Roll-Ups are the perfect grab-and-go mini meal or after-school or weekend snack.
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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Impulsive Millennials Test Grocers

Spontaneous and flexible eating habits point to the future of grocery shopping
September 7, 2015
Revamped grocery store environments and new food shopping formats prove that Millennials are having a profound impact on the food shopping landscape.
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