Skinni Snacks Working To Launch In UK

After experiencing success in UAE and South Africa, U.K.-based start-up Skinni Snax is directing its efforts towards launching in its home country. Skinny Snax sells double baked chickpea and soya biscuit balls in a variety of flavors. The start-up is also getting ready to launch its new brand, Amaizing, an extruded maize snack. 

"I wish that, when I was setting up Skinni Snax, I had met someone like me", Jersey Evening Post, February 22, 2023

European Granola Producer Reports Rising Demand For Gluten-Free Choices

European granola producer The Nuts and Dried Fruits Company (NDFC) has experienced a rising demand for its gluten-free granola. When the company expanded its production last year, it created a larger separate gluten-free facility to meet demand. NDFC has also experienced a decline in demand for organic granola. As consumers are looking to lower their costs, organic granola is no longer a priority. However, consumers seem more willing to accept a premium on gluten-free granola, mostly due to health and medical reasons. 

"NDFC realises double the surface area: "Partly due to rising demand for gluten-free granola, we had to adapt our production space"", FreshPlaza.com, February 24, 2023

Arnott’s Extends Teeny Tiny Teddy Biscuits Into Breakfast Cereal

Australian biscuit brand Arnott’s has turned its classic Teeny Tiny Teddy Biscuits into a breakfast cereal in the company’s first foray into the breakfast market. Teeny Tiny Teddy Cereal is gluten-free, high in fiber and whole grains, with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The cereal is available exclusively at Woolworths in Honey and Chocolate flavors. 

"Arnott’s turns Tiny Teddy into its first breakfast cereal", Inside FMCG AU, February 28, 2023

Pringles Launches Multigrain Range Campaign

Pringles has launched a new brand campaign, created by Grey London, to promote its healthier Multigrain range. The campaign features three friends sharing Pringles Multigrain chips and admiring a pet hamster, which performs electronic music with a keyboard and lightshow. The campaign’s tagline is ‘same, yet wonderfully different’ to appeal to consumers looking for new yet familiar eating experiences. In addition, hamster gig posters have been produced and fly posted across London and shared on social channels to tease the launch of the campaign. The spot will run across TV, video on demand channels and across social media in the UK until March 15th. 

"Pringles launches new campaign to promote Multigrain range", Creativebrief , February 24, 2023

US Baked Chip Company Temole Expands To Dubai

Baked chip company Temole is expanding to Dubai in the hope of establishing a following in the wider Middle Eastern region. Temole has already expanded its almond chips, avocado chips, pomegranate chips, broccoli puffs, and cauliflower puffs to countries within the Asian Pacific region, including Japan, Australia, and Singapore. 

"Trendsetting central: Dubai key market for healthy snacking products to capture Middle East – Temole", Food Navigator , February 22, 2023

The Daily Crave Debuts Read-To-Eat Crunchy Fries

Lentil chip brand The Daily Crave is set to introduce its latest innovation, Crunchy Fries To-Go, at Natural Products EXPO West. The Daily Crave’s Crunchy Fries are made with non-GMO potatoes and will be available in two flavors: Himalayan Pink Salt and Taco Dil-licious. Unlike frozen french fries, The Daily Crave’s Crunchy Fries do not require an oven and can just be warmed up in a microwave. 

"The Daily Crave Launches Ready-to-Eat Crunchy Fries To-Go", Specialty Food Association, February 22, 2023

Consumers To Continue Snacking In 2023

This year’s “What’s Trending in Nutrition” survey from Pollock Communications and the publication Today’s Dietitian, included responses from 757 registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) regarding what they believe consumers will value in 2023. The RDNs predicted that consumers will still be snacking as much as they were over the past two year due to boredom, comfort and working from home. They also predicted the leading ingredients that may be perceived as “superfoods” for the year, including ancient grains, aquatic greens, blueberries, fermented foods, leaf greens, nuts and seeds.

"Healthy snack innovation accelerating", Food Business News, February 20, 2023