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Kind Frozen Pints

New innovation is a plant-based, creamy frozen treat with 4-6g of protein per serving

May 25, 2021

KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) continues its expansion into the plant-based, frozen treat aisle with the announcement of its latest offering: KIND FROZEN™ Pints. KIND FROZEN™ Pints create a new space so consumers can feel good about enjoying frozen treats.

Crispy Green Freeze-Dried Fruit

Fruit snack maker introduces new All Strawberry variety

January 8, 2020

Crispy Green captures the nutrients and flavor of ripe strawberries, and freeze-dries to a crispy texture for a healthy grab-n-go snack.

PepsiCo to Acquire BFY Brands

Move will expand the company's better-for-you portfolio and production capabilities

December 3, 2019

The addition of BFY Brands will expand Frito-Lay's snacking portfolio and further deliver on its Winning with Purpose vision to offer consumers more positive nutritious options.

Del Monte Fruit & Oats

The healthy snack provides one full serving of fruit

November 29, 2018

The product does not contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors or artificial sweeteners.

Snacks, Confections & Confidence

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.

Improving the quality and range of gluten-free snacks and baked goods

Gluten-free snacks and baked goods continue to integrate into mainstream eating

Liz Parker

May 29, 2018

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.

Rhythm Superfoods Organic Carrot Stick Snacks

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).

Gaea Veggie Snacks

Gaea introduced Veggie Snacks to meet consumer demand for healthy snack options

December 20, 2017

Available in three unique varieties – Carrot, Cauliflower and Gherkin – these are a shelf-stable snack featuring healthy vegetables.

KIND Fruit Bites

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.

Things That Go Crunch in the Night

Consumers crave crunch and have a taste for texture. Formulators need ingredients for just the right bite

Kirsten Benneter Liz Chan John Shackelford

July 19, 2017

Whether it’s crunchy or chewy, consumers are more tuned in than ever to textural variation in foods.

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Snack & Nutrition Bars

Convenience and health are two primary factors contributing to the continued growth in the snack and nutrition bar category. The versatility of the bar format has allowed product developers to tailor their new offerings to consumers seeking a snack, a meal, post-workout fuel or a general energy boost.

Here are a few examples of new bar introductions from the first half of 2017.

Posted: August 7, 2017

New Snacks for Health-Minded Consumers

A variety of industry trends are responsible for an uptick in healthy snack options:

There is a growing preference amongst snackers for products that provide more healthful options than typical snacks.
"Free from" remains a top driving trend for healthy-ingredient snack sales, with allergen- and gluten-free claims the most popular.
Protein, bite-sized snacks, and innovative flavors are in high demand.
There has been an increase in the percentage of adults who believe they snack healthier, which has climbed to 30% in the last decade. Relatedly, younger Americans are more likely to believe they eat healthier than are older adults.
Finally, the term "natural" as a marketing tool may have to change if the US Food and Drug Administration adopts regulations concerning the term.

Date: September 8, 2016

Remember a child’s kaleidoscope? You put your eye to a cylinder fitted inside with angled mirrors and—as soon as you twist the end of the cylinder—there’s a changing pattern with the shifting of small pieces of colored glass. That’s also something of an apt description for the plant-based food and beverage market, which continues to capture attention as it grows and shifts.

Consumers are looking for plant-based milks with the protein content and mouthfeel of dairy. In this webinar, you will learn how our specialty enzymes can elevate your milk formulations from functionality to flavor.