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U.S. consumers are more interested than ever in buying breads, snacks, and other foods with labels that read as ‘natural’ and ‘free from’ certain ingredients. It’s up to producers to deliver such products while also offering items that taste great, have sufficient shelf life, and can be economically produced. Jerry Savino, technical services manager with Kemin Food Technologies, discusses the challenges producers face, what consumers are looking for, and solutions available to make it all happen.

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As a decades-old company, Mary’s Gone Crackers is one of the pioneers of the better-for-you and organic snack spaces. What’s more, the company continues to grow (it doubled manufacturing capacity earlier this year) and innovate (hello, Mary’s Gone Kookies). CEO Michael Finete talks about the history, future, and messaging of the creative company. 

Since Quigg grew up in the baking business (several generations of Quiggs ran Richmond Baking before Bill took over as president and CEO), and he’s held leadership positions at the American Bakers Association before, he seems as apt a candidate as anyone to take over the organization as chair. During the recent ABA Convention, he took time to talk about baking being in his blood, his personal leadership philosophy, and more. 

Nate Chesher, marketing director of the Cherry Marketing Institute, not only appreciates the taste and versatility of the fruit. He also loves talking about it, which he did with SF&WB recently. Listen in on the discussion of the health benefits and myriad uses of cherries in snack and bakery products, and how to use cherries to create foods that delight consumers.

Consumers around the world love their snacks. The fifth annual State of Snacking Report, courtesy of Mondelēz International, reveals some interesting insights into just how much people prioritize their snacking. Graham, global head of insights and analytics, has the scoop.

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, recently unveiled its 2023 State of the Industry US Packaging Machinery Report. Egan reveals some of the key highlights from the info-packed resource, focusing on what the findings might indicate for the future of packaging and equipment investment for snack makers, bakery producers, and others in the CPG food field.