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How Manufacturing Is Fueling Jackson’s ‘Rocket Ship’ Growth
Seed oil-free snack brand Jackson’s is using its manufacturing structure to fuel innovations and new distribution channels.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
GroundForce’s Investment Allows Righteous Felon To Grow With ‘Conviction’
Righteous Felon prepares for its next phase of growth as the strategic partnership with GroundForce Capital takes effect.
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Stryve Plans to Fuel U.S. Consumers with Biltong
Meat snack producer Stryve doesn’t just want to be the country’s leading biltong brand; it wants to be the manufacturer of choice for the growing category. The company last week announced the close of a $16.5 million round of funding to not only grow its own brand but to grow its manufacturing facilities as well.
Can Two Legacy Dairy Companies Make Cottage Cheese Cool?
Despite its long association with diet food, two legacy dairy brands think cottage cheese is ready for a comeback. To modernize the snack, they’re looking to non-traditional, savory flavors.
Conagra Investor Day Shows a Future of Snacks & Frozen Food
Conagra, America’s fourth-largest food company, revealed upcoming product innovations, homing in on healthy and sustainable solutions for snacking and mealtime.
How Lehi Valley Is Cleaning Up with Snackworthy
Lehi Valley Trading Company, producer of High Valley Orchard, Arizona Snack Company and numerous private label products, launched SnackWorthy, a clean-label snack brand, last year. Encouraged by positive response from consumers, the brand announced during this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores show in Chicago, Ill., that it’s converting one of its most popular — and money-making — SKUs to the new line.
Setton Farms Debuts Premium Quality Nut Blends
The latest protein packed snack mixes, Pistachio Nut Blend and Pistachio Power Blend. Both snack packs debuted at the annual Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, IL.
5 Takeaways From IRI’s ‘State of Snack’ Report
While at the Sweets and Snacks Conference in Chicago, Illinois, IRI snack industry expert Sally Lyons Wyatt reported on the “state of snack,” sharing the group’s latest research on 2016 category performances and marketplace predictions for 2017. Here are five noteworthy takeaways from her report.
Snyder’s-Lance Invigorates Variety Pack Category
The new line brings together five favorite brands that when combined, provide snack choices for everyone: Cape Cod®, Kettle Brand®, Late July®, Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®, and Snyder’s of Hanover®. The Snyder’s-Lance variety packs feature 16 single-serve bags and come in four distinct varieties.
La Brea Bakery Introduces Artisan Flatbread Crisps
La Brea Bakery Flatbread Crisps are made with premium, flavorful ingredients like fresh herbs and distinctive spices, and twice baked to achieve the perfect crunch. The Flatbread Crisps are available in select markets and will soon be offered in grocery stores nationwide.
SuperSeedz Introduces Line of Organic Pumpkin Seed Snacks
The new items, which will be unveiled at Expo West in March, will be available in three flavors — Pink Himalayan Salt, Garlicky Dill and Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt–and are expected to retail for $4.49 to $5.49 for a 4-ounce pouch.
MySuperFoods Launches Its First Savory Snack for Kids
MySuperFoods Company LLC expands its presence in the kids food space with their new snack line, MySuperPops, a mini-popcorn chip packed with chia, quinoa and flax seed. MySuperPops are 100 percent whole grain and available in three kid friendly flavors: White Cheddar, Kettle and Honey BBQ.