Snack foods are all low in moisture. They have low water activity and do not support the growth of food pathogens or even spoilage organisms.
Traditionally, the snack food industry was considered more or less a subset of more prominent trends, approached by the consumer as an indulgence or chance to “cheat” on routine. Now and in the future of the snack food industry and packaging trends, we’ve seen a significant shift in not only the greater market share and consumer demand, but the way that snacking is viewed from both consumer and provider perspectives. No longer pigeonholed as an occasion or treat, many snack foods are receiving…
Food manufacturers are modifying their processes and investing in new technologies in order to meet rapidly evolving consumer trends.
Protein bars, meal replacement bars, "healthy" snack bars are everywhere. They are considered a healthy snack or even a meal substitute. But the real truth i...
How to make an epic reusable snack stadium using wood. This large food platter is great for football parties and can store a lot of food!
Fruit is nutritionally dense alone, but combining it with a lean protein like almonds or a low-fat yogurt enhances your overall nutrition and satiety.
An Australian snack maker is working with Microsoft to test a cloud-connected moisture-reading device, in an effort to tighten quality controls in a competitive snack-food market where ‘the crunchier, the better.’
Snack makers in Japan have developed treats that fussy snackers can eat with one hand while trawling smartphones with the other; chop sticks and snack tongs provide more old-school remedies.
How much do Little Debbie snack cakes go for on the black market? I only ask because someone in Missouri keeps stealing them, and there are only so many things one can do with a snack heist.
Hi-Country Snack Foods is the ideal complement to the Montana outdoor lifestyle.
Bite down on these 10 healthy snack options! Might as well keep it clean.
Want healthy snack ideas? Consumer Reports' experts found some at the Fancy Food Show.
When it comes to food-focused boards, cheese and/or charcuterie are usually the star. I love both of these things, but they don’t have to be the focal point of a snack board, especially when there are so many other types of snacks.