by Phil a'Becket | Jun 12, 2025 | Bakery, Bars, Innovation, Product Development
Innovation Investigation: What’s Shaping the Future of Snack and Nutrition Bars? Bar brands built a strong connection with shoppers by delivering convenience, energy, and functional benefits in a familiar format. With two-thirds of North American shoppers enjoying...
by Lisa Jackson | Jun 27, 2024 | Bakery, Bars, Snacks, Trends, Video, Webcast
WEBCAST: Crafting Irresistible Snack and Nutrition Bars | FlavorSum The North American snack and nutrition bars market represents about $11 billion in sales annually. Bar sales are on par with cookies and represent about half of cereal sales, making the category a...
by Lisa Jackson | May 16, 2024 | Bakery, Bars, Candy, Dairy, Formulation Support, Functional Foods & Beverages, Functionality, Gummies, Modulation, NPD, Plant-Based, Product Development, Reduced Sugar
Introducing FlavorSum Modulate: Flavor Masking Solutions for Functional Foods and Drinks More than 1 in 4 of the foods and beverages launched in North America in the last year carried a functional claim. Products contain more protein, fiber, and calcium to support...
by FlavorSum | Apr 7, 2022 | Bakery, Bars, Innovation, Insights and Inspiration, Webcast
Consumers continue to buy bars for the taste, functionality, and fun that brands deliver. Learn what’s driving the resurgence in bars and discover the opportunities producers have to connect with consumers. Lisa Jackson, Director of Marketing, examines ways bar...
by FlavorSum | Mar 31, 2022 | Bakery, Innovation, Insights and Inspiration, Product Development, Snacks, Trends
The bakery snack category is expanding to include new formats and added functionality. Maybe you’ve seen “brookie” recipes on TikTok or Pinterest or decided to try a “muffin bar” instead of your usual breakfast option. Even as we’re captivated by the next new thing...
