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Utz Mike’s Hot Honey Potato Chips

The limited time only potato chip is a combination of salty, sweet, and heat
June 5, 2023

Available for a limited time only, the bold new potato chip is crafted by covering classic Utz Original Potato Chips with cravable Mike’s Hot Honey flavor for a sweet, salty crunch that finishes with a kick of heat. 


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Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2023 Most Innovative New Product Award Winners

The awards recognize the year's most innovative confectionery and snack products
May 31, 2023

The Sweets & Snacks Expo announced the winners of its annual Most Innovative New Product Awards. The awards recognize the year's most innovative confectionery and snack products and honor the companies that make them.


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Flagstone Foods Acquires Emerald Nuts from Campbell Soup Company

Emerald has built a reputation for quality and innovation, known for items such as grab-and-go 100 calorie packs and assorted glazed nut products
May 30, 2023

Flagstone's more than 800 team members source, process, package and distribute nuts, trail mixes, and other wholesome snacks to premier retail customers across the country.


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Chipoys Rolled Tortilla Chips

The snack contains 160 calories, 2g of protein and 1g of sugar per serving
May 19, 2023

First launched last year in convenience stores across the United States and Europe, Chipoys is now setting its sights on continued nationwide expansion as they grow in popularity and add to the product offering.


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Corn Nuts Mexican Street Corn

The new snack is inspired by elotes, a classic Mexican corn treat roasted and served on the cob
May 15, 2023

Inspired by elotes, a classic Mexican corn snack roasted and served on the cob, the chili and citrus flavors pair with the distinct crunch of CORN NUTS® snacks.


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Late July Green Goddess Tortilla Chips

The snack company’s latest chip release blends, garlic, lemon, basil and parmesan flavors
May 12, 2023

The chips mirror the flavors associated with the classic salad dressing, including fresh basil, savory garlic, rich parmesan, and a bright splash of lemon.


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New Hot Sauce & Snack Launches at NatExpo West 2023

May 9, 2023

Prepared Foods' Executive Editor-Technical David Feder shares some new hot and spicy sauces and snacks he spotted at Natural Products Expo West 2023. The new product launches demonstrate that the category of pepper-infused foods and beverages not only is continuing to grow but is expanding in variety.


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Brazi Bites Everything Brazilian Cheese Bread

Latin-inspired better-for-you brand launches crowdsourced flavor
May 2, 2023

Everything Brazilian Cheese Bread goes conveniently from the freezer to the oven or air-fryer for a quick snack, appetizer, or bite for breakfast that is ready in minutes.


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Limited-Edition Pringles Minecraft Suspicious Stew

New Pringles variety provides gamers with a new snacking experience
May 1, 2023

This first-ever Pringles x Minecraft flavor collaboration brings the in-game suspicious stew ingredients to crisp-form, resulting in a burst of rich, hearty and savory flavor. With each flavor-packed crunch, fans will be met with a tasting experience.


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Whisps Baked Cheese Bites

New snacks combine protein, bold flavor and hearty crunch into poppable bites
April 27, 2023

Whisps Baked Cheese Bites are bite-sized versions of Whisps award-winning cheese crisps, providing more than 50+ pieces of baked cheese and +10g of protein from 100% real cheese per one-ounce serving.


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Convenience Foods Product Gallery

Whether companies are introducing sustainable products, plant-based foods, dairy alternatives or clean label beverages, an aspect of convenience is almost certainly part of product development discussions. As an increasing number of consumers satisfy appetites with small portion snacks, characteristics of convenience are becoming more sophisticated and nuanced among 2018 product introductions.

Here is a look at some recently launched products that keep convenience at the center of their reason for being.

Posted: November 7, 2018

 

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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

EVENTS

Webinar Broadcasting Live September 12-13, 2022

9/13/22 to 9/13/23
Contact: Meg M.

Closing Keynote: The Future of Snacking: Where Appetite Meets Innovation

ON DEMAND: Broadcasting Live Session from New Products Conference: Snacking truly has become the fourth meal occasion and this moderated panel will explore its future! Listen and learn as four experts discuss traditional and emerging/innovative ways to identify trends and gather insights—and then apply them to new product development and the overall category.

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