Changes in eating patterns and demographic shifts are delivering new pockets of opportunity for food and beverage companies, especially for marketers of beverages, snacks, and specialty fare. And in general, there continues to be a strong market for products consumers employ for at-home meal and snack preparation.

Elly Ross, founder of New York-based pick-and-mix candy shop Lil Sweet Treat, sits down with TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer to talk about how she pivoted from a career in tech to candy and how she decides which candies to carry in her shop.

Upcycled Foods Inc. and Misfits Market have introduced the first upcycled breads for grocers' private-label lines. Using ReGrained SuperGrain+ flour, the breads help reduce food waste while offering retailers sustainable product options.

Get inspired by The Almond Board’s work with Tastewise to identify key snacking trends to help bring innovative almond concepts to life. Whether it’s sweet, salty, Asian or Mexican flavors, almonds have a place in all kinds of snacks.

According to the company, its latest lab facilities, located in the downtown area of the city, in the Merchandise Mart, are to focus on product development, concept testing, processing and ingredient research, and application development.

The candy bars are USDA-certified organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, and will be available in two varieties, Dark Chocolate Peanut Caramel Nougat and Milk Chocolate Peanut Caramel Nougat. The bars will be offered in both 1.4-oz single-serve bars with an MSRP of $2.29-$2.49, and 4.2-oz multi-serve pouches with an MSRP of $6.49-$6.99, containing six fun-size bars.

Cargill's commitment to sustainable stevia is unrivaled. Consecutive Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) have affirmed EverSweet® sustainability advantages, thanks to our innovative fermentation solution.

Sargento has introduced natural American cheese slices, a first in its category, and announced collaborations with Fratelli Beretta and Wenzel’s Farm. The moves expand Sargento’s offerings in deli meats and snacks for retail and foodservice channels.

Lotus Bakeries announced partnerships with Mondelēz International and Froneri to bring its Biscoff brand to chocolate and ice cream products. The collaborations aim to accelerate global growth and broaden Biscoff’s presence in key snacking categories.

This special issue of IFT's Journal of Food Science collects the most recent advances in the quality, safety, consumer perception, influence, and characterization of ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

Since June 2023, Corner Bakery has reinvested over $6.2 million back into the business through 100% self-funded improvements. The more recent remodeled locations offer refreshed interiors and exteriors designed to enhance the guest experience.

Despite an overall sluggish bakery performance, sales in perimeter bakery departments largely held firm in February, food market research firm 210 Analytics reported.