The National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo recently released the top trends for the 2021 confectionery and snack categories, which will be seen on the show floor in Indianapolis from June 22-25. “The Sweets & Snacks Expo is where the top candy and snack companies showcase their newest products, and this year is even more…
Chili Lime Chicken Egg Roll
Van’s Kitchen, a certified women-owned and minority owned egg roll manufacturer, is preparing fans for the ultimate summer treat with the launch of the newest flavor to it signature line — Chili Lime Chicken Egg Roll. Available nationwide this summer, the new Chili Lime Chicken Egg Rolls will be available in the brand’s four-packs and […]
What’s a Snack Cake?
Snack cakes are individual-sized cakes and cream- or jelly-filled rolls, cupcakes, coffee cakes, pound cake slices and mini doughnuts that are prepackaged for grab and go. Some are frosted and some are enrobed in chocolate. The cake rolls and cupcakes usually come two or three to a package. Some also come in boxes of multiple…
Egg-Based Breakfast Bars
Releasing this August, Vital Farms Breakfast Bars are warm, egg-based bars in four savory flavors. Made with Vital Farms pasture-raised whole liquid eggs, pasture-raised cheese, humanely raised meat and vegetables, with no added sugar, preservatives or fillers, each three-ounce Breakfast Bar has 7-14 grams of protein and is under 200 calories per serving. Breakfast Bars […]
New Lineup of Snacks With a New Look
Takis announced the brand is expanding its bold lineup into five new snack categories and is unveiling a new look. By expanding the Takis brand to new snack categories and subcategories, the brand looks to capitalize on Takis’ signature intensity by offering new products that fit a variety snacking occasions, while continuing to provide consumers […]
Love’s Kicks Off Summer Drive Promo
Love’s Travel Stops is now giving customers the chance to save money on food, snacks and drinks this summer with its Summer Drive deals. Customers can save $1 or more on today’s most popular items, including Love’s-branded food and drinks, through June 30. The company based the deals off of customer habits to provide the…
Mixed Success for Snacks
A year into the pandemic, consumer cravings for meat snacks have kept the snack category’s sales on an upward trajectory. At the same time, the overall salty snack segment has seen little movement, while sweet snacks have struggled for sales. Meat snack sales increased 12.6% in the 52-week period ending Feb. 27, 2021, according to…
Better-for-You Treats
Simply Good Foods has launched its latest innovation, the new Quest Candy Bites and Quest Candy Bar. These better-for-you, indulgent treats allow consumers to satisfy their sweet tooth without all the sugar. The Quest Candy Bites — available in Gooey Caramel with Peanuts and Fudgey Brownie with Almonds — provide a perfect bite-sized snacking experience […]
Limited-Edition Lay’s Flavors
Frito-Lay is gearing up for summer by introducing three new, limited-edition Lay’s flavors, available at retailers nationwide for $3.79 until supplies last. Chile Mango: Get tropical this summer with the fruity flavor of mango, combined with the spice and tang of chile peppers. Lay’s Chile Mango makes for a tropical summer treat. Wavy Jerk Chicken: […]
Doughnut-Flavored Popcorn
Smartfood has released a limited-time flavor experience in time for summer. It’s combining ready-to-eat Smartfood popcorn with the flavors of a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut. With the debut, the brand is answering countless fan requests asking for doughnut-flavored popcorn. This limited-time flavor is available now at Sam’s Club and will be available in-store and […]