Snacks

The excitement of flavour is driving trial in the snack category, reinforcing the idea that consumers are willing to take risks and opening an opportunity for brands to pull out all the stops. Pic: GettyImages

The emerging flavour trends in the salty snacks category

By Gill Hyslop

With more than a third of snackers citing ‘the excitement of flavour’ as the reason to indulge, the flavour experts at T. Hasegawa - one of the world’s top 10 flavour houses - get to grips with what both the better-for-you (BFY) and indulgent-minded consumer...

Join our free-to-attend Healthy Snacking in 2023 webinar to find out what is shaping our snacking behaviour in 2023. Pic: GettyImages

Has indulgence taken a backseat to healthy snacking?

By Gill Hyslop

#healthandwellness, #better-for-you and #better-for-all – that is both people and the planet – have become familiar trigger words in the bakery and snacks sectors. But what is behind the consumer preference towards more natural, more nutritious, function...

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Trendspotting for the King’s coronation

By Gill Hyslop

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla takes place on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London. While only 2,000 guests have been invited to attend the event, more than 7,000 street parties and community events are expected to...

Protein snacks are at an all time high. Pic: GettyImages

The UK’s top 10 protein bar flavours

By Gill Hyslop

Research shows that consumer demand for protein is at an all-time high, with 29% of Americans stating that protein has become more important over the past year.

SNAC International has announced its 2023-2024 officers and directors. Pic: GettyImages/happy_lark

Industry veterans make up SNAC International’s leaders for 2023-24

By Gill Hyslop

Representatives from Unique Snacks, PepsiCo, Hippeas, Campbell Snacks and Utz Brands, among others, are among the new slate of officers to serve on the association’s Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on its Board...

Clio Snacks was developed out of curiosity that brought yoghurt into the 21st Century. Pic: Clio Snacks

Clio Snacks hit with possible Listeria contamination

By Gill Hyslop

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the New Jersey-based producer of the better-for-you bars has voluntarily recalled specified lots of its Strawberry Granola & Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar over an abundance of concern.

A whopping 93% of American adults have a guilty snack before retiring to bed. Pic: GettyImages/nastenkapeka

To snack or not to snack to get a good night’s slumber?

By Gill Hyslop

Sleep Foundation research reveals 93% of US adults have an after-dinner snack at least once a week. Obviously aimed at finding ways to improve sleep quality, the Foundation’s latest survey results also offers a wealth of opportunities for functional bakery...

Be sure to have Lay's on hand when Lionel Messi drops in for a surprise visit. Pic: PepsiCo Frito-Lay

Messi comes knocking to help Lay’s fans ‘fight to reach your dream’

By Gill Hyslop

The four-time UEFA Champions League winner and FIFA World Cup 2022 Champion takes the brand’s No Lay’s, No Game platform to the next level, starring in a new commercial – titled Messi Visits – to remind fans that watching football without Lay’s is unthinkable.

Regenerative agriculture improve soil health, biodiversity, climate resiliency and farmer economics. Pic: GettyImages/Tinnakorn Jorruang

Quinn signs up to the Soil Carbon Initiative

By Gill Hyslop

The Colorado-based mission-driven snack producer has announced its participation in the Soil Carbon Initiative's recently launched Go-To-Market Pilot Programme, designed to incentivise more US farmers to improve soil health, which will increase biodiversity...

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