Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

According to trendspotters with the National Honey Board, new products at several food-based trade shows throughout the year featured an unexpected fusion of honey meat snacks and jerkies. These reportedly combined the natural sweetness of honey with the savory appeal of one of the hottest trends heading into 2025: protein. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPDm6 #meatsnacks #jerky

NEWS: DJ, producer, and entrepreneur Steve Aoki has a new title to add to his résumé: "chief snacking officer" of Cheddies, the snack food brand. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPCJI

📺 WATCH: Icon Foods' CIO Thom King is a curious person with a scientific brain. He doesn't just work on the company's natural sweeteners by day; almost 24/7 he's using his own body to monitor the impact that sweet stuff and various other foods have on his system. He spoke with Chief Editor Jenni Spinner (herself a Type 2 diabetic) about his work, his book "Guy Gone Keto," and his "biohacking" journey. View it here: https://brnw.ch/21wPBKn

For the first time in nearly a decade, Mondelēz International's Ritz Bits brand is introducing a new flavor: Spicy Queso. Reportedly offering a savory, indulgent taste, Ritz Bits Spicy Queso is an addition to spice up consumers' snack collections. More: https://brnw.ch/21wPAwC

Snyder's-Lance, Inc.'s Snack Factory brand is unveiling Pop’ums, a snack that brings together the "munchability" of popcorn and the crispy crunch of pretzels. Pop’ums will be available in the salty snack aisle this January in three flavors: White Cheddar, Golden Mustard BBQ, and Sea Salt. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPzF1

Discount retailer ALDI USA has announced its Finds for the month of January 2025. The list of limited-time, seasonal and limited-time products includes snacks, baked goods, confectionery items, household gear, pet care products, and more. Read the list here: https://lnkd.in/geTMMPZS

Hostess Brands has unveiled a new logo and packaging design as part of a refresh of the brand. The producer of sweet snacks has modernized its look and feel to enhance appeal with new consumers while engaging current patrons, the brand says. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPyMM

Don't forget to check out our LAST #FunFriday of 2024, featuring a PepsiCo and Shaquille O'Neal collab, General Mills' Betty Crocker brand's top holiday flavors by state, J&J Snack Foods Corp's Superpretzel's holiday ideas, Kellanova's Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowl #innovative menus, and a Lindt & Sprüngli USA Lindor pop-up at DCA today. See it here: https://lnkd.in/gG8vpBdR

CATEGORY FOCUS: Jerkies, meat sticks, and other similar treats often offer a combo of appealing taste and health benefits, which has shoppers putting more of these particular snacks in their carts than ever before. To meet this growing demand, meat snack producers are delivering a wide array of items, including some #innovative offerings. Thanks to Frito-Lay, Jack Link's Protein Snacks, Conagra Brands, Country Archer Provisions, Vermont Smoke & Cure, and Greenridge Naturals for their input! Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21wPx9S

EQUIPMENT: #Bakers and #snack makers seek ovens and proofers with advanced capabilities. Thanks to Best Sanitizers, Inc., AmTrade Systems, Inc., Mohn GmbH, Matrix, and FoodReady for their input! Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21wPx29