According to Global New Products data from Innova Market Insights, almonds are the top nut in global new product development for the sixteenth consecutive year.
With more Americans saying they want to eat more healthfully, food manufacturers are increasingly looking at substituting oils as a way to give their foods more nutritional punch.
Sweet baked goods point-of-sale led by the Hostess brand posted its second consecutive quarter of more than 20% growth, said Andrew Callahan, president and CEO of Lenexa, Kan.-based Hostess.
Snacking is king, and instore bakeries are adapting with smaller-sized products and other goodies tailored to Americans’ boundless appetite for snacks.