Snacking and comfort eating are on the rise due to COVID-19, but it conflicts with consumers’ plans to eat and drink healthier in 2020 and beyond.

Despite being at home for the majority of the past few months, and wanting to indulge in comforting sweets and treats, consumers still have a focus on eating healthily.

Innova Market Insights said new product development is reflecting the industry’s push toward added value, both in terms of taste and nutritional benefits.

Chocolate and peanut butter, caramel and sea salt — some of the most popular flavor combinations on the market illustrate a long-held belief: Sweet and salty pair perfectly together.

Mondelēz International will launch the SnackFutures innovation hub this month to capitalize on changing consumer trends and emerging opportunities in snacking around the world.

So you enjoy working in the confectionery industry, right? But tell me this, are you producing snacks, or are they treats? Hey, I realized the words are often used interchangeably. Nevertheless, there is a difference.

With healthy snacking options on the rise, consumers still look for standard indulgences, according to a new report by Geneva, Ill.-based flavor company FONA International.

Snacking rules. And fruit snacks — of all varieties — are grabbing more and more shelf space.