Farm Girl Updates Its Range Of Keto-Friendly Breakfast Cereals June 15, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The low-carb, gluten-free nut-based cereals and granolas from the online health food retailer (Ontario, Canada) are suitable for diabetic consumers and those on a keto or low-sugar diet. Ketocrunch Salted Caramel (170 cals. per serving), for example, is a nut-based cereal containing almonds, walnuts, seeds, brazil nuts, coconut flakes, and extra fiber. Other options include Caramel Apple Spice, Chocolate, Cinnamon Maple, and Brown Butter nut-based cereals. Customers who prefer porridge for breakfast can choose the Chocolate Nut Crunch or Strawberries & Cream Porridge, Farm Girl's instant hot cereals. All are available on the company website. "Keto Low-Carb Cereal - Protein/Prebiotic Diabetic-Friendly Granola Launched", Marketers Media, June 15, 2021, via PressCable, © PressCable

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Grocery Retailers Should Expect A Mix Of “True Innovation,” And Snack “Renovation” June 15, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Market researcher Mintel says new snack product development is on the rise again, and is taking one of two forms that grocery retailers should be aware of. “True innovation” results in the introduction of “something brand new to the world.” Snack “renovation,” on the other hand, is the development of new varieties of an existing snack line through repackaging, better formulations, relaunches, or extensions. According to Mintel, smaller companies are more likely to come out with true innovation and new brands than major players that rely more on renovation of well-established portfolios.  An example is forty-year-old Partners Crackers (Des Moines, Wash.), which is offering a “retro” line of All American snack crackers, including Crispy Cornbread, Sweet Butter, Crispy Cheese, and Lightly Salted varieties. The company says store buyers are enthusiastic about the “renovated” snack lines and “are gearing up for what they see as a very busy second half of this year.” Dan Malovany, "Reopening the door to new products", Baking Business, June 15, 2021, © SOSLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY

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Reading Bakery Systems Expands Product Development, Equipment Testing Capabilities June 15, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Robesonia, Pa.-based manufacturer of baked snack production systems said the expanded Science & Innovation Center will be able to offer new virtual trials and a larger staff of food technologists. Operations VP Travis Getz said the expansion was launched to meet a need for “an efficient and effective way to serve our customer’s ever-­changing product innovation and development efforts.” Virtual trials provide remote access to the Center’s product development, equipment testing, demonstration, and samples production. The expanded staff of experienced food technologists will help guide the virtual trials for customers and provide on-site expertise. "Snack production line manufacturer Reading Bakery Systems expands Science and Innovation Center Services", PotatoPro.com, June 15, 2021, via Reading Bakery Systems, © PotatoPro

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RIND Drums Up $6.1M In Series A Funding Round June 15, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The four-year-old New York-based maker of snacks from upcycled whole fruit says the new cash will help it expand sales, marketing, and operations staffs, while increasing production capacity through additional supply chain partners and manufacturing technologies. The company, which says its revenue grew nearly five-fold year-over-year in 2020, expects sales to triple this year with the launch of a new chips line later in 2021. CEO Matta Weiss says the upcoming crispy fruit chip line will be “highly complementary” to the company’s core chewy dried snacks.” The funding was led by Valor Siren Ventures, formed by Valor Equity Partners in 2019 with a $100 million anchor investment from Starbucks, with additional participation from current investor Melitas Ventures. Douglas Yu, "Upcycled Dried Snacks Company RIND Closes $6.1 Million Series A Led By Valor Siren Ventures", Forbes.com, June 15, 2021, © Forbes Media LLC

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GenTech Holdings Acquires Natural Foods Company NxtBar June 14, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The acquisition by the New York-based marketer of functional foods and premium coffee was attracted to NxtBar because of its “strong and growing sales and a mission to reinvent clean, healthy snacking” through its keto-friendly products. GenTech said it will make operational changes at NxtBar, including a significant expansion of NxtBar’s sales footprint, including growth into GNC, Walmart.com, Amazon.com, TruNorth (Canada), and into its network of more than 2,000 other U.S. brick-and-mortar locations. NxtBar prospered during the pandemic, tripling its YoY revenue growth and activating more than 2,000 retailers since its inception. The company’s products are low-sugar, low-carb, keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, non-GMO, and gluten-free, containing less than 2g of sugar per serving.  "GenTech to Acquire High Growth Sports Nutrition Brand NxtBar as SINFIT Nurtition Roll-up Strategy Continues", GlobeNewswire, June 14, 2021, © GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Amplify Snack Brands Partners With Austin Soccer Club June 14, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The better-for-you snacking company (Austin, Texas) that markets SkinnyPop Popcorn and Pirates Booty has inked a multi-year BFY snacking partnership with professional soccer club Austin FC. As part of the partnership, Amplify will receive in-stadium marketing opportunities, in-game digital advertising across more than 300 televisions during home contests, and Grab and Go locations for its portfolio of brands, including SkinnyPop Popcorn, Pirates Booty and Paqui. Amplify is one of Austin’s largest consumer packaged goods company and a fast-growing BFY salty snacking player. "United States : Amplify And Austin FC Announce Multi-year Partnership", Marketscreener.com, June 14, 2021, © Publicnow

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NZ Company Upcycles Rejected Kiwi Fruit Into Premium Snacks June 13, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Nelson, NZ-based Little Beauties says it is investing millions of dollars “to make classy snacks” from rejected gold kiwifruit that otherwise would be fed to cows or dumped. The company has raised NZ$4 million ($2.9 million) from local investors over the past two years to expand and automate the drying of kiwifruit, feijoas, and berries. The new machines do the work of five people who used to peel, slice, and place fruit on drying trays. Export volumes are small at present, and getting shipping space is an issue as COVID-19 continues to disrupt supply lines. About 40 percent of sales come from Australia, “much of it from homesick Kiwis pining for feijoas and happy to buy the freeze-dried version.” A recent partnership with Trade Aid has resulted in that organization taking over the job of dipping organic gold kiwifruit slices in organic dark chocolate, a premium product aimed at the U.S. market.  Amanda Cropp, "Rescued kiwifruit turned into premium snack treats", The Sunday Star-Times (Auckland, New Zealand), June 13, 2021, via Press Reader, © The Sunday Star-Times (Auckland, New Zealand)

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BitesWeLove Launches Pea-Based Snacks Into Sainsbury’s June 11, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The six-year-old Dutch (Amsterdam) snack brand’s three healthy Crunchy Peas snacks are being introduced into Sainsbury's through the retailer's Future Brands initiative. The vegan, high-fiber, low-fat Sea Salt & Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, and Sour Cream & Jalapeño variants ($3.16/100g) are now available in 70 stores on an initial four-month trial. The move into the U.K. market represents a major opportunity, the company says: "We wanted to launch in the U.K. since we started, it was our dream to do so," said co-director Liesbeth Gouwens. A number of established snacking brands are relaunching healthier versions of their products in a bid to escape the pending U.K. HFSS clampdowns. Eat Real, for example, is reformulating its Sea Salt and Tomato & Basil Hummus Chips, reducing their salt content by more than 50 percent. Niamh Leonard-Bedwell, "BitesWeLove launches Crunchy Peas snack trio into Sainsbury's Future Brands", thegrocer.co.uk, June 11, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Glanbia Survey Finds New Snacking Patterns In U.K. June 11, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The survey commissioned by the Chicago-based flavor and nutritional ingredients company found that 49 percent of those who snack are more likely to choose a healthy product at home than outside of residence (10 percent) and in the workplace (10 percent). Forty-nine percent of hybrid workers (working both at home and in the office) say they would be conscious of what they eat to stay healthy while hybrid working. Of those working in a hybrid pattern, 25 percent say they would eat more snacks as meal replacements, while 31 percent agreed they would choose more on-the-go snacks due to their working routine. One odd finding: 33 percent of consumers admit to snacking more when people aren’t around. Glanbia’s nutritional solutions include proteins, custom premix solutions, plant-based nutrition, bioactive ingredients, and cheese. Elizabeth Green, "One-third of U.K. consumers snack more when no one is looking, reveals Glanbia", FoodIngredientsFirst.com, June 11, 2021, © CNS Media

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Nutritional Labeling On “Harmful” Food Products Didn’t Affect Mexican Shoppers June 10, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Brand consultant Kantar recently found that new obesity-fighting labeling of products considered 'harmful' has not changed the consumption habits of Mexicans. The six-month-old modification to the Official Mexican Standard (NOM) 051, designed to fight obesity and promote health eating, obliges companies to place information stamps on packaging warning of excess calories, sugar, carbohydrates, sodium, and other ingredients. Kantar found, however, that despite being implemented on a massive scale, the measure has had a very low impact on the country. The main reason is that there are no alternatives to replace these unhealthy products. "Snack addicts? New labeling did not change consumption habits of Mexicans", Entrepreneur.com, June 10, 2021, © Entrepreneur Media, Inc

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Burts Snacks Partners With British Outdoors-Focused Charity June 9, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The U.K.-based independent snacking company has formed a two-year promotional partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity synonymous with the outdoors that is particularly active in the South West of England. Burts will place RNLI branding on its Sea Salt and Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar 150 g and 40 g crisp packs. The new packaging will feature the charity’s key Float To Live lifesaving messaging and a QR code that points to a new RNLI section of the Burts website where they can place a charitable donation. Initially, the packs will be available in hundreds of stores nationwide, including ASDA, Costa Coffee, Morrisons, and Tesco, as wells as RNLI shops from July. Fiona Briggs, "Burts Snacks announces two-year partnership with RNLI", RetailTimes.co.uk, June 09, 2021, © RetailTimes.co.uk

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Chinese Snack Company’s IPO Underscores The Country’s Growing Demand For Snacks June 8, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The IPO filing by Henan-based spicy snack maker Weilong Delicious Global Holdings is a clear indicator of how important snacks have become in the Chinese food industry. Weilong, whose products include chili pepper-coated bread sticks, reported 2020 profit of $126 million on revenue of $642 billion. Innovation in Chinese snacks is also lively and competitive as companies strive to develop new combinations of flavors, including spicy, salty, sweet, sour, fishy, fruity, and liquor-laced. The snack segment in China is expected to grow an average of 5.7 percent a year in the next four years to 453 billion yuan ($71 billion).  Ding Yining and Huang Yixuan, "There's no accounting for taste, but snack makers try to feed it", Shine.cn, June 08, 2021, © Shanghai Daily

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Snacking Is Evolving, Thanks To A Number Of Key Trends June 8, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Snacks and snacking have been around for a long time. But since the rise of the pandemic, snacking is morphing into something new and different, for a variety of reasons, according to industry experts: snacking is more frequent and more regular; time pressures have upended traditional meal rituals; there is a growing diversity of and accessibility of cuisines and foods; a growing interest in eating a healthy balanced diet; an Increased interest in foods that promise health benefits, such as protein-rich snacks; the rise of the “conscious indulgence” movement that favors indulgent but also nutrient-rich treats; and a growing demand for snacks featuring plant-based proteins. Gil Hyslop, "Snacking trends and beyond", BakeryAndSnacks.com, June 08, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Pipsnacks Founders Remain Focused On Salty Corn Snacks – For Now June 8, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The co-founder of the Brooklyn, N.Y., maker of Pipcorn puffed cheese snacks and crackers says new product development is still focused on bagged salty corn-based snacks. Jennifer Martin says “the sky’s the limit” when it comes to high-quality corn-based salty snacks, mainly because many classic nostalgic snacks – made with GMOs and artificial ingredients – could be replicated “in a natural way.” But in the long term the company has a lot of other ideas, completely outside of salty snacks, that focus on a high-quality corn ingredient. And, Martin notes, that there are other seeds, ancient grains perhaps, that are worth looking at. “We’re not tied to corn,” she says. “We’re corn today, but there’s definitely an opportunity to grow outside of corn in the future.” Monica Watrous, "The past, present and future of Pipsnacks", The Baking Business, June 08, 2021, © SOSLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY

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Snacks Increasingly Cater To Followers Of All Types Of Diets June 7, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Data from SPINS and New Hope Network show that any of the popular diets – gluten-free, vegan, keto, paleo, etc. – have corresponding snacks. Diet-specific snacks aren’t a new phenomenon, but a couple of “overwhelming and overlapping trends” are driving their growth. Label claims such as gluten-free, organic, non-GMO and vegan are driving sales, along with cleaner labels that highlight allergen-free and high protein ingredients. Consumers also are seeking products that are free from artificial sweeteners and colors and offer unusual flavors. Among the players: Earnest Eats (snacking avocados); Rind Snacks, (crispy thin-cut fruit chips with the peel on); Elma Farms (steamed and marinaded asparagus snacks); and New York-based Union (crunchy charcuterie chips in genoa, sopressata, and chorizo varieties that promote regenerative sourcing). Sam Danley, "Label claims, global flavors drive snacking trends", Food Business News, June 07, 2021, © SOSLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY

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Indian Consumers Increasingly Demand Clean-Label Snacks June 7, 2021: 12:00 AM EST “No additives or preservatives” is a number one claim associated with clean-label snacks in India. Clean-label snacks have grown from 11 percent of total snack launches in the 12 months to January 2017, to 19 percent between February 2020 and January 2021, according to Mintel. Moreover, as products with “free-from” claims on packages raise consumer awareness about specific ingredients to avoid, the demand for such formulations is likely will rise. Prior to the pandemic, hunger and energy were the key drivers of snacking, but not anymore. Today it's the search for comfort, stress-reduction, health benefits, and clean ingredients that moves consumers. The study conducted among 3,000 Indian adults shows how brands can emphasize naturalness and no “nasties” as a means to justify snacking and remove guilt. Namrata Singh, "Demand spikes for 'clean-label' snacks", The Times of India, June 07, 2021, © Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.

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Brewer, Snack Maker Launch “Better Together” Ad Campaign June 3, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Pennsylvania-based Tröegs Independent Brewing and Unique Snacks have partnered to create a “Better Together” fall campaign that pairs craft beers with signature pretzels. The selected pairings offer consumers “a celebration of local grains and distinctive flavors” that commemorate Pennsylvania’s agricultural history. The two companies worked together tasting numerous combinations of beer and snacks to identify the best pairings. (e.g., Lucky Holler Hazy IPA with Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings). Better Together will be available in states that allow for food and alcohol promotions in the Northeast, Midwest and South regions of the U.S. and will run from August 30 through October 31. The pairings, including a couple of unexpected twists, are: "Tröegs Independent Brewing and Unique Snacks Announce Better Together Fall Campaign", Brewbound, June 03, 2021, © BevNET.com®, Inc.

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Opopop Raises $5M In First Funding Round June 3, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Denver-based microwave popcorn startup raised the cash in a Series A funding round led by Valor Siren Ventures ahead of the official product launch on June 7.  This brings Opopop’s total funding to $11.6 million. The company is launching a direct-to-consumer microwavable popcorn called Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels, made using a technology that wraps each kernel in flavoring before popping. The snacks will be available in Salted Umami, Fancy Butter, Chedapeno, Maui Heat, Cinnaliciou,s and Vanilla Cake Pop flavors. Other investors in the round included Peter Rahal, founder of RXBAR and Litani Ventures; Batsh Crazy Ventures; DJ and music producer Tiësto; and director Jimmy Chin. Lauren Manning, "Microwave popcorn startup Opopop raises $5M ahead of product launch", Food Dive, June 03, 2021, © Industry Dive

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Internal Nestlé Report Admits 60 Percent Of Its Mainstream Foods Are Unhealthy June 2, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The report, which excluded categories such as baby formula, pet food, coffee, and medical nutrition, said come categories of the foods and drinks included in the 60 percent “will never be healthy” no matter what changes are made. Nevertheless, the company has worked for years to improve the nutritional footprint of its products, reducing sugar and sodium content in its products, and adding ingredients such as whole grain, protein, fiber, and micronutrients. These efforts co-exist alongside a guiding company principle: a healthy diet means finding a balance between well-being and enjoyment. In other words, there must be room for indulgent foods, consumed in moderation. Janice Tan, "Analysis: Nestlé’s transparency on unhealthy products a saving grace from PR crisis", Marketing Interactive, June 02, 2021, © Lighthouse Independent Media

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Keo Snack Maker CanDo Focuses on Expanding Its Retail Footprint June 2, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Los Angeles-based maker of Keto Krisp low-carb, low-sugar keto bars is using the cash raised in a recent funding round to boost retail distribution. With that in mind, the company hired former RXBAR chief supply chain officer Tom Melcher, as its chief operating officer. The company, whose recent year-on-year growth topped 600 percent growth, says its Keto Krisp snack is the top selling bar in Whole Foods, the No. 2-selling Bar in Sprouts, the No. 1 selling keto bar in Wegmans, Publix and Fresh Market, and the No. 1-rated keto bar on Amazon. The company will soon add a thousand Walmart stores to its distribution network. Keto Krisp's line includes Almond Butter Chocolate Chip, Almond Butter, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Raspberry, and Plant-Based Almond Butter Blackberry. "Following 600 percent YoY Growth, Keto Krisp by CanDo Expands National Retail Footprint, Closes Round of Fundraising", PR Newswire, June 02, 2021, © Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC.

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Sixty Percent Of Its Mainstream Foods Are Unhealthy, Nestlé Admits June 2, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The report, which excluded categories such as baby formula, pet food, coffee, and medical nutrition, said come categories of the foods and drinks included in the 60 percent “will never be healthy” no matter what changes are made. Nevertheless, the company has worked for years to improve the nutritional footprint of its products, reducing sugar and sodium content in its products, and adding ingredients such as whole grain, protein, fiber, and micronutrients. These efforts co-exist alongside a guiding company principle: a healthy diet means finding a balance between well-being and enjoyment. In other words, there must be room for indulgent foods, consumed in moderation. Janice Tan, "Nestlé’s transparency on unhealthy products a saving grace from PR crisis", Marketing Interactive, June 02, 2021, © Lighthouse Independent Media

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Mondelēz Australia Sees Benefits To Its Snack Business From COVID-19 June 1, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The pandemic’s creation of a work-at-home culture in Australia certainly benefited the snack industry in general and Mondelēz in particular, according to the company’s State of Snacking report for 2020, based on a survey of more than 500 consumers. Significant was the finding that consumers, particularly younger ones, snacked more frequently during the lockdowns. Ninety-one percent of adults said they are either snacking more or at the very least the same amount; 37 percent said they have been snacking more during the pandemic than before it. Seventy percent of Millennials and centennials (Gen Z) especially say they prefer snacks over meals. As to snack choices, 58 percent said they pay attention to the types and content of snacks eaten, and 64 percent maintain control over the portion sizes eaten. Pearly Neo, "Pandemic snack attack: Rise of work-from-home culture driving snacking trend in Australia - Mondelēz’ report", FoodNavigator-Asia.com, June 01, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Asia Pacific Region Touts Insects As Sustainable Protein Source May 31, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Governments and food industry players in the region are increasingly enthusiastic about the insect-based food industry as an alternative protein source that is both healthy and sustainable. Globally, the edible insect industry is expected to increase in value to hit more than $1 billion by 2023, with more than 2,100 insect species eaten as food in countries worldwide. In the Asia Pacific region, research analysts predict this market to hit $270 million by 2024. South Korea is a leader in the region, thanks to laws and frameworks already in place governing the development of the sector. As a result of the government’s investment – including its Third Comprehensive Plan For Nurturing The Insects and Sericulture Industry – farmers and food firms involved in the insect-food industry increased 280 percent to 2,535 between 2015 and 2019. Other countries actively building an insect-based food industry include Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Pearly Neo , "Big bug boom: Health and sustainability bigAsia Pacific Region gest drivers as APAC governments increase backing for million-dollar edible insect industry", Food Navigator Asia, May 31, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Shore Wins Prestigious “Free From” Award For Spicy Seaweed Chips May 31, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Scottish seaweed company beat out a slew of national food brands to win a snack category Gold Award for its Sweet Sriracha Seaweed Chips. Shore also landed two other awards at the prestigious U.K. Free From Food event in the food innovation and store cupboard categories. The bronze award in Innovation honored its Lightly salted Chips; the silver award in the Store Cupboard category was bestowed on its Black Kale Seaweed Pesto. Earlier this year, the company won a Great Taste World Innovation Award, having impressed the panel of industry experts with the innovative concept of turning a sustainable, local superfood into better for you snacks and foods that taste delicious. Shore, based in the North East of Scotland, is primarily engaged in harvesting and wholesaling seaweed and producing healthy snacks made with seaweed. "Shore the Scottish Seaweed Company wins Gold at the Free from Food Awards", Pressat, May 31, 2021, © Pressat

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Offcuts Become EdgeNola In Repurposing Of 88Acres Snack Bars May 31, 2021: 12:00 AM EST When Boston-based allergy-friendly 88Acres bakery makes its cinnamon-flavored Seed+Oat Bar Thins, a popular free snack on JetBlue airlines flights, the edges are trimmed to ensure clean lines. As a "zero food waste" bakery, however, it had to find some way to upcycle those trimmings, and that's how Cinnamon Maple Edge'nola was born. Made in a facility that's free from peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, and sesame, Edge’nola contains organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, gluten-free certified oats, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, organic cinnamon, and sea salt. The snack is kosher, vegan, and certified by the Non-GMO Project and the Gluten-Free Organization.  Katherine Martinko, "JetBlue's In-Flight Snack Bar Edges Are Turned Into Tasty Granola Snacks", Treehugger, May 31, 2021, © Dotdash

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Nunbelievable Unveils Keto-Friendly Cookies May 27, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The two-year-old New York-based food start-up’s new keto-friendly cookies are non-GMO, free from artificial flavors, gluten-free, low in carbs, and contain no added sugars. Available online in Chocolate Chip and Pecan Sandy flavors in packs of three or six, the cookies join Nunbelievable’s family of four varieties of artisanal cookies and four flavors of shortbread cookies. The company, in partnership with New York City Relief, North Texas Food Bank, and the Joshua's Heart Foundation, has pledged to provide one meal to a food pantry to feed a person struggling with hunger for every cookie purchased.  "Nunbelievable Launches New Chocolate Chip and Pecan Sandy Keto-Friendly Cookies", PR Newswire, May 27, 2021, © Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC

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Macro Snacks Founder Rebrands To Escape Niche Market Shackles May 26, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Thanks to an SKU Accelerator program, the founder of the Charlotte, N.C.-based snack chip start-up realized that rebranding was necessary to fully scale his product. Justin Wiesehan says a lot of customer research among customers and non-customers convinced him that being a diet-focused, niche product was very restrictive. He also found that repeat customers were using the snack as an alternative to less-healthy options. As a result, Wiesehan hopes the new name – HA!, for Healthy Alternative – along with bolder, louder packaging, will land the chips on grocers' shelves next to familiar crunchy snack foods. Each of the seven flavors of HA! chips is gluten-free – all but Pizza Pie are vegan friendly – and each bag contains 11 to 12 grams of protein. The products are available online and soon in retail grocery stores. Elise Franco, "Charlotte start-up Macro Snacks steps away from health-food moniker with complete product rebrand", Charlotte Business Journal (North Carolina), May 26, 2021, © American City Business Journals

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New Hippeas Promo Campaign Features Minions-Themed Snacks May 26, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Plainview, N.Y.-based maker of vegan chickpea snacks has launched a limited-edition Minions-themed version of its Chickpea Puffs in the best-selling vegan white cheddar flavor. The snacks – four grams of plant-protein, three grams of fiber, 130 calories per one-ounce serving – will be available in both a six-pack of one-ounce bags and a 10-ounce family size bag. The promotional campaign coincides with the premier of Rise of Gru, the latest installment of the animated Universal studios franchise Minions. Hippeas has replaced its familiar chickpea smile graphic for a smiling, goggle-wearing Minion on-pack. The Minions-themed Hippeas snacks will be available nationwide online and at Whole Foods Market and other select retailers from June 1 through July 31. "Hippeas Launches Limited-Edition Minions-Themed Snacks", PR Newswire, May 26, 2021, © Cision US Inc

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Whole Foods Market Predicts Future Plant-Based Food Trends May 26, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Austin, Texas-based “free from” grocery chain bases its predictions on its Trends Council members' industry knowledge, product-sourcing expertise, and hands-on work with emerging and existing plant-forward brands. Among the plant-based food trends of the future: cheese alternatives that are made with nut-based milks and ingredients like black garlic truffle, dill Havarti and chive; meat substitutes for backyard grilling, including hot dogs, Italian-style sausages, and  jackfruit BBQ; plant-forward foods for kids, including nuggets, yogurt tubes, and ice pops; seafood substitutes, made with legumes and banana blossoms, including fish sticks and no-tuna sandwiches; and dips and cream cheese alternatives in flavors like French onion, ranch, and queso. According to the Hartman Group, nearly 48 percent of consumers look for products labeled “plant-based.”  "Whole Foods Market Releases First-Ever Plant-Based Trend Predictions", Business Wire, May 26, 2021, © Business Wire, Inc.

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U.K.’s KP Snacks Develops Hybrid Of Popcorn And Crisps May 26, 2021: 12:00 AM EST A makeover of its Butterkist brand has resulted in “popcorn crisps” dubbed Popcorners, touted as a “crossover” with only half the fat of standard potato crisps. The latest of several new releases from KP – it recently launched Krunch Mix nut snacks in Sour Cream & Chive and Texas BBQ flavors – the new Butterkist snacks are available in Sweet & Salty and Sweet Chilli at Asda stores in 80-gram bags at an RSP of £1.99 ($2.76). Daniel Woolfson, "KP fuses crisps and popcorn to create 'crossover' Butterkist snacks", thegrocer.co.uk, May 26, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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NatureBox Adds Healthy Snacks, Beverages From Partner Companies To Its Portfolio May 26, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Redwood City, Calif.-based provider of functional snack boxes for companies and consumers is launching the NatureBox Partner Market, which adds vetted wellness snack and beverage products from partner companies. The idea behind the NatureBox Partner Market is to offer more variety, without overwhelming consumers, the company says. Initial Partner Market beverages include RISE Brewing Co's organic nitro cold brew coffee and lattes, Twrl Tea's plant-based organic milk teas, and Chameleon x Dripkit single serve pour over coffee. Snack products include BEHAVE's seriously good gummy bears, Mustache Munchie's organic crackers, and Stryve's beef Biltongs. "Curated Wellness Snacks You Can Trust, All In One Place: Introducing NatureBox Partner Market", PR Newswire, May 26, 2021, © Cision US Inc

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Mintel: Being Healthy Is No Longer Just About Losing Weight May 25, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Bakers and snack makers in the BFY arena need to be aware of how the pandemic has shifted consumer dietary concerns and behaviors if they want to take advantage of emerging opportunities, market researcher Mintel says. No longer is being healthy just about losing weight or exercising. The data show that consumers’ top priorities now center on strengthening the immune system, managing stress, improving sleep quality, and eating more healthful foods. And, issues such as sustainability and contributing to a healthy society are now part of the BFY mindset. Products that promote wellness – clean label, natural, reduced sugar or salt, etc. – are even more important since the onset of the pandemic. Lastly, there is an opportunity for bakers and snack makers to introduce foods that promote mental and emotional health. Dan Malovany, "Taking better-for-you to a ‘better’ place", Baking Business, May 25, 2021, © SOSLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY

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Bobo’s Chooses Artists To Create Packaging For New “Pride Bar” Promotion May 25, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Colorado-based snack brand has partnered with three artists from the LGBTQ+ community to design the limited-edition packaging of the brand's third annual Pride Bar, a version of the company’s Lemon Poppyseed Oat Bar. The artists were chosen “for their unique and inspired artistic styles” to deliver their own expression of Pride for the LGBTQ+ community. Each of the artists' designs will be featured on the Bobo's Pride version of the snack bar and will include a personal statement from each artist on what pride means to them. Bobo's is donating 100 percent of profits from sales to national partner PFLAG National. The bar will be available through 2021 and will help provide support and materials to LGBTQ+ individuals and families, according to the company. "Bobo's Launches Its Limited-Edition LGBTQ+ Artist Series Pride Bars", PR Newswire, May 25, 2021, © Cision US Inc

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Takis Expands Super-Hot Snack Lineup May 25, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Mexican snack brand, owned by Grupo Bimbo business unit Barcel, is branching out beyond its mouth-singeing corn chips lineup into popcorn, chips, and other fiery salty snacks. Takis Waves Fuego (wavy potato chips), Takis Watz (spiral stick), Takis Pop (popcorn), and Takis Stix (stick-shaped corn snacks) all deliver the fiery flavors of the original tortilla snack. Takis first expanded beyond tortilla snacks with the introduction of Takis Hot Nuts in October 2020. Launched in the U.S. in 2001, Takis has reported 25 percent growth year-to-date, outpacing the salty snacks category, which sees 10 percent growth year-to-date. Despite stiff competition, hot snacks is a growing category. And, FoodDive says, Takis may be able to take advantage of Gen Z consumers, who have helped its popularity skyrocket through social media campaigns. Barbara Smith and Thai Phi Le, "Takis expands further into snacking with 4 new products", Food Dive, May 25, 2021, © Industry Dive

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Portuguese Firm Is Supplying Microalgae Formats To The Food Industry May 25, 2021: 12:00 AM EST New consumer dietary habits, coupled with growing demand for sustainable agriculture and healthier foods, is driving food industry interest in microalgae. Portuguese company Allmicroalgae, which firmly believes the plant-based protein is good, not just for vegetarians or vegans, but for "people who are sick and who have difficulties eating high protein products." Its technology involves processing that concentrates the microalgae cells to make a paste for the aquaculture market. The concentrate can also be made into a powder that can be used as an ingredient or a food supplement. The company is developing algae-based applications for foods like cookies, bread, snacks and spreads. Claudio Rosmino, "Is microalgae the sustainable food of the future? ", Euro News, May 25, 2021, © euronews

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Federal Judge Certifies Plaintiff Classes In KIND Advertising Suit May 25, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Despite the lack of a uniform definition of the term “natural,” especially as it applies to foods, a federal judge in the Southern District of N.Y. has certified three classes of plaintiffs in three states who allege that KIND LLC, maker of eight brands of BFY snack bars, deceptively marketed several products as “all natural” and “non-GMO” even though they purportedly contain synthetic and genetically modified ingredients. According to an article in the National Law Review, the decision by Judge William H. Pauley III was “somewhat surprising, given the deep reservoir of class certification decisions finding that, where plaintiffs fail to establish a controlling definition for a key term or phrase in the challenged advertisement, individual issues predominate and class certification should be denied.” Pauley found, nevertheless, that the definitions cited by the plaintiffs weren’t all that different from one another. The FDA has declined to adopt a formal definition of the term “natural.” "Judge Looks 'KIND'ly Upon Certifying Class in Snack Bar Advertising Suit", JD Supra , May 25, 2021, © Proskauer - Advertising Law/JD Supra, LLC

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Real Food From The Ground Up Expands Into Carroty Snacks May 25, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Fairfield, N.J.-based maker of veggie-based snacks has launched Purple Carrot Crackers. Made with real purple carrots, the snacks are vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free. The company’s main product lines feature snacks made from cauliflower and butternut squash in several formats: crackers, stalks, pretzels, chips, and tortilla chips in cheddar, sea salt, nacho, parmesan, and cinnamon flavors. The snacks are sold in grocery stores and online in packs of six 4-ounce bags for about $25 a pack. WholeFoods Magazine Staff , "Purple Carrot Crackers", WholeFoods Magazine , May 25, 2021, © WFC, Inc.

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Utz Brands Partners With Ferrara To Fill Snack Variety Pack Void May 24, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Hanover, Pa.-based chips and pretzels maker is joining with Ferrara (Chicago, Ill.), a related company of the Ferrero Group, to respond to growing consumer demand for snack food variety packs. More than 60 percent of consumers prefer sweet and salty varieties in a multi-pack, but only 16 percent of available multi-packs offer that variety. Ferrara and Utz say their work together will focus on filling that gap. Beginning in January 202, the companies will launch a diverse portfolio of different sized snack variety packs, competitively priced with suggested retail prices ranging from $4.99 to $12.99. The variety packs will include cookies, pretzels, cheese balls, popcorn and more. Ferrara’s portfolio includes SweeTARTS, Trolli, BRACH'S, Black Forest, NERDS, Lemonhead, Red Hots, and Now and Later.  "Utz & Ferrara to Partner on New Sweet & Salty Snack Food Variety Packs", Business Wire, May 24, 2021, © Business Wire, Inc.

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Glanbia Nutritionals Says Its Ingredients Help Snack Makers Stay On Trend May 24, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Chicago-based food ingredients company says market data support the use of a couple of its protein products by snack makers. For example, while the plant-based protein segment is considered a niche market compared to dairy-based protein, consumer interest and demand are growing exponentially, thanks to more diversified diets, consciousness of sustainability issues, animal welfare issues, and allergen avoidance. In response, the company has created BarHarvest Pea Protein, which adds protein fortification and is an allergen-free, gluten-free, kosher protein ingredient. Still, consumers in some countries are loyal to dairy, so Glanbia created whey protein concentrate solutions OptiSol 1005 and 1007, which are heat stable even in high processing conditions. Elizabeth Green, "Spotlight on snacking: Occasions and food rituals evolve amid COVID-19, says Glanbia", Food Ingredient First, May 24, 2021, © CNS Media BV

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BFY Cereal Start-Up Focuses Heavily On Brick-And-Mortar Retail May 23, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Like every food and beverage maker over the past 14 months, Three Wishes breakfast cereal faced daunting marketing challenges brought on by the pandemic. But the developer of the product, a mom picky about the diet of her young child, stuck to her guns, mostly steering clear of ecommerce and direct-to-consumer. The company doubled down on brick-and-mortar retail grocers and saw a huge payoff. Three Wishes says it went "from zero to multi-millions in sales" in the last year thanks to national retail accounts like Sprouts, Whole Foods Market, and Wegmans. The brand plans to have its cereal on the shelves of as many as 2,000 stores by the end of 2021.  A serving of Three Wishes cold cereal contains eight grams of plant-based, vegan protein, making it a grain-free, nutrient-dense, clean ingredient cereal – in cinnamon, honey, unsweetened, cocoa, fruity, and frosted flavors – that tastes good to kids and adults.  Rachel King, "The next wave of cereal is here", Fortune.com, May 23, 2021, © Fortune Media IP Limited

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McCormick Launches A Snack Based On A Holiday Side Dish Favorite May 19, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The limited time French’s Green Bean Casserole Snack Mix is made with French’s Fried Onions, and crisp vacuum-fried green beans and mushrooms, and seasoned like the holiday side dish. The flavors are a blend of green beans, the umami of mushrooms, and a tang from the sour cream notes. The fried onions add a crunchy texture. Available for a limited time, a 16-ounce bag of French’s Green Bean Casserole Snack Mix costs $8.95 online. Cristine Struble, "French’s Green Bean Casserole Snack Mix is the ultimate snack innovation", Fansided.com, May 19, 2021, © Minute Media

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Snack Bars From Nutritional Growth Solutions Supports Childhood Growth May 18, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Israeli child nutrition company says its Healthy Height Snack Bar supports growth development in children in the U.S. and Canada by delivering growth-boosting nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein, and amino acids. The snack bar line comes in Cookies & Cream and Strawberry Cupcake flavors designed to appeal to kids. Made in the U.S., Healthy Height snack bars (in addition to the shake powder formula) are available on the Healthy Height website, though the company is looking for other distribution channels.  New snack bar launches for children tracked by Innova Market Insights in the U.S. show a compound annual growth rate of +11.3 percent (CAGR, 2016-2020). Kids cereal bars are increasingly focusing on making gluten-free, protein, and whole-grain claims. "Nutritional Growth Solutions Introduces Healthy Height Snack Bar for Supporting Growth in Children", PR Newswire, May 18, 2021, © Cision US Inc

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Airly Foods Says New Snack “Removes Greenhouse Gases” May 17, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The St. Louis, Mo.-based start-up, a part of Bright Future Foods (Post Holdings), says its Airly Oat Clouds snack crackers “are the first-ever climate-friendly snack developed to remove greenhouse gases from the air.” According to the company, a 7.5-ounce box of the baked crackers, made with oats and grains, removes between 18 grams and 21 grams of carbon dioxide from the air, “equivalent to 2,500 – 2,900 beach balls worth of fresher air.” Airly crackers come in Cheddar Oat Clouds, Sea Salt, Chocolate, and Salted Caramel flavors, are available on the company website and on Amazon, and will be rolling into select retailers nationwide throughout 2021.  "New Airly Brand Launches First-Ever Climate Friendly Snack Developed To Remove Greenhouse Gases From The Air", PR Newswire, May 17, 2021, © Cision US Inc

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Kellogg’s U.K. To Cut Sugar Content In Kids’ Cereals By 10Percent By 2022 May 14, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The company also promised to reduce salt in children’s cereals by 20 percent as part of a ten-year plan to make its products healthier. The move means the company’s children's breakfast cereals would no longer be high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) by the end of 2022. Kellogg’s also plans to reduce the sugar in its young adult-focused Krave cereal by an average of 11 percent across the different flavors. Special K will become non-HFSS, alongside Coco Pops, Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies, after salt content is reduced. The company is also introducing smaller cereal boxes that have less air space and packaging to reduce the use of cardboard. "Kellogg's U.K. Pledges To Slash Salt And Sugar In Children's Cereals By End Of 2022", gazetteseries.co.uk, May 14, 2021, © Opera News

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Ingredia Says Its Clean Label Dairy Proteins Benefit Cheese Snack Makers May 13, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The French dairy ingredients company (Arras) is convinced that the growing consumer focus on health, naturality, and sustainability is driving innovation in the cheese market, including in the snack segment. Although considered to be an indulgent food product, cheese is perceived by consumers as a healthy snacking option because of its high protein and calcium content. Cheese offers many possibilities for innovation, including in taste, format, texture, and flavor. Ingredia’s clean label dairy proteins provide a way for snack manufacturers to develop healthy and creamy cheese concepts. “Cheese products can help consumers to meet their dietary needs; for instance, by fortifying the recipe with iron, by adding ayurvedic spices or gut-friendly cultures,” an Ingredia representative says.  Elizabeth Green, "Healthy snacking trend puts cheese ingredients in the spotlight, says Ingredia", Food Ingredients First, May 13, 2021, © CNS Media BV

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Freeze-Dried Fruits Offer Plenty Of Benefits To Snack, Baked Goods Makers May 13, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Because they meet consumer demands for clean label snacks and baked goods with pleasing taste and texture, freeze-dried fruits are a solid ingredient choice, according to natural ingredients supplier Paradise Fruits by Jahncke. Among the advantages offered by freeze-dried fruits: the free-flowing freeze-dried powders are easy to dose and therefore cost effective; they boost flavors and provide a natural colorant; they are low in moisture and do not impact other ingredients; they have a long shelf life; and they retain most of the nutritional benefits of fresh fruits, including vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and are low in sugar. Gill Hyslop , "Freeze dried fruits ramp up clean eating trend", BakeryAndSnacks.com, May 13, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Spanish Snackmaker Hits A Home Run With Its Artichoke Chyps May 13, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Though based in Murica, Spain, Cynara’s reach is global, and that includes Traverse City, Mich., where Melissa Elms serves as the U.S. sales director. The latest product from Cynara is Artichoke Chyps, which “are flying off virtual store shelves since their introduction in January of this year.” Gluten-free, Non-GMO certified, vegan, plant-based, and low in calories and carbs, Artichoke Chyps are more expensive than potato chips or other salty snacks because artichokes cost more to grow and harvest. Elms says a 1.76-ounce bag retails for between $5.99 and $7.99. They are sold in four- and eight-packs on Amazon and on natural- and organic-food online retailer Thrive Market. Mark Urban, "Cynara delivers artichoke snack", The Record-Eagle (Traverse City, Michigan), May 13, 2021, © Record-Eagle.com

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Carbon Score Certification Is Gaining Traction In Food, Beverages May 13, 2021: 12:00 AM EST As the persistent pandemic stokes consumer interest in sustainable diets, food and beverage carbon labeling soon may hold more sway with consumers than other popular certifications. Labeling with a carbon score attracts consumers who want to know how much carbon was used in the production of an item: Net zero? 25 percent reduced? “That is the next phase,” says one industry observer. Brands that move quickly to add carbon labeling will appeal to consumers who are gravitating toward products with lower climate impact. Food and beverage companies already using, or exploring carbon labeling, include: Horizon Organic; Post Holdings’ subsidiary Bright Future Foods (Airly Oat Cloud Crackers); Maple Leaf Foods (carbon zero plant-based protein brands); Upfield (Imperial and Country Crock); Quorn Foods; Unilever, Mondelēz International, and Oatly. Elizabeth Crawford, "Carbon score is the next big thing,” predicts CGC co-head, industry experts gathered by FoodBytes!", FoodNavigator-USA.com, May 13, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Barnana Upcycles Unsellable Brazilian Bananas Into A Profitable Snack May 13, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Founded by a former professional triathlete from Brazil who wasn’t happy with the available sport snacks, the San Diego-based snack company makes its products with bananas and plantains that can't be exported internationally to supermarkets because of size or ripeness. Caue Suplicy, 42, launched Barnana in 2012 after a trip to Brazil when he noticed that local banana farmers were tossing up to 20 percent of their stock. The initial upcycles products were sold in airports, at convenience stores, at LinkedIn, Google, and Facebook offices – “all disappeared overnight.” The company’s dehydrated plantain and banana snacks – tortilla chips, plantain chips, banana bites, etc. – are available in a variety of flavors online and at supermarkets across the U.S. Mary Yang, "The Inspiration for This Snack Company? A 'Massive Secret' From This Triathlete's Brazilian Childhood", Inc.com, May 13, 2021, © MANSUETO VENTURES

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Simple Mills Launches Seed-Based Crackers With Home Garden Promo Campaign May 12, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Chicago-based provider of better-for-you snacking and baking products launched its first USDA certified organic cracker, Organic Seed Flour Cracker, with a promotional campaign that encourages backyard organic gardens. The "It Starts at Home" initiative urges consumers to help restore the planet by implementing small, sustainable changes, like starting an organic garden at home. During gardening season, Simple Mills will award ten selected consumers a $1,000 gift card to cover the cost of starting an organic home garden. The new crackers are made with a blend of sunflower, pumpkin, and flax seed flours rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Consumers can purchase the certified gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly cracker line at Whole Foods Market and Sprouts, and online on its website and on Amazon, at an MSRP of $4.99 a box in three varieties: Organic, Garlic & Herb, and Everything. "Simple Mills Will Help Foot Your Bill to Start an Organic Garden at Home", Business Wire, May 12, 2021, © Business Wire, Inc.

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