Michael Boehm, PhD’s Post

‘Ultra-Processed’ is the highest-growth trend in our US #snacking data 🍪 ⬇️ It’s a relatively new topic, and right now, consumers are still working out what they know and think about ultra-processed foods. The trend has grown by 63% over a two year period and is becoming more and more relevant to snacking brands. In ‘The Future of Snacking’ we analyze how it's reshaping 3 key sub-categories - Nuts & Seeds, Chips and Cereal. Download the report here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3tI3cIt 

Skippy peanut butter maker Hormel Foods, topped market expectations for first-quarter sales and profit on Thursday, helped by resilient demand for its high-priced meat products and ready-to-eat meals, sending its shares up as much as 16.8%. The Austin, Minnesota-based company's shares were trading at $34.15 in the morning trade. Overall volumes of Hormel Foods grew 4% in the quarter for products like Chi-Chi's salsa and Hormel Natural Choice bacon, among others, as more consumers preferred cooking meals at home. For Reuters https://lnkd.in/gTktm7RA #meat #readytoeat #bacon #salsa #consumer #consumerproducts #consumerpackagedgoods

Cereal for Dinner - Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick is facing backlash "We gotta reach the consumer where they are, so we're advertising about cereal for dinner", Pilnick said last week during an interview with CNBC.   His suggestion, in light of soaring grocery prices, while aiming to offer a budget-friendly solution, unfortunately misses the mark on nutritional adequacy for families. This recommendation may come across as disconnected from the realities many face, particularly in securing nutritious meals that support healthy development.   It isn’t Kellogg’s first attempt to lure consumers to eat cereals for dinner. In 2022 they had a campaign with slogans like “When I say cereal, you say dinner!” and “Give chicken the night off”.   In addition, the contrast between executive compensation and the financial struggles of average families highlights a growing socioeconomic divide. It's critical for corporations to pursue more empathetic approaches that genuinely address food insecurity and economic challenges, rather than proposing oversimplified solutions.   There's a pressing need for initiatives that ensure access to both affordable and nutritious food, underscoring a commitment to social responsibility over mere profitability. Engaging with experts and communities to develop comprehensive strategies could better address the multifaceted issue of food insecurity.   What is your take on that? Is cereal a good alternative for dinner? #cereals #dinner #kelloggs #controversy

Hot off the cookie press: 🗞 🍪 🔥 Excited to share that the former CFO of Oatly is not only taking a share of the Mmmly cookie pie but also joining our board of advisors. We are grateful to bring experienced and weathered professionals to the table to guide and support Mmmly's path forward to get deliciously good-for-you cookies into grocery stores near you. It couldn't be more of an important time for a new type of cookie in this $12B category. Mmmly cookies are cherished cookies you know and love with 40% less sugar (from fruit), 3x the protein, and 2x the fiber of normal cookies. We don't aim to change consumer habits. We give people what they want and make sure they feel (and taste) good while eating it. The food industry is part of the reason there is an obesity crisis in the United States. Sugar and fat sell, but so do good products. 💪 We're turning to the community for support. Join our mission, own a piece, and learn more at: https://wefunder.com/mmmly Share 👀 - Like - Contribute: We all need better food offerings. 🙏 Let's take Costco chocolate chip cookies for example: Flour, Chocolate (Sugar, cacao mass, dextrose, soy lecithin, "flavour") sugar, butter, palm oil margarine, liquid whole egg, "fancy molasses", salt, baking soda. Mmmly: Oat flour, almond, hazelnut, cassava flour, apple juice concentrate (low GI), almond protein, cacao powder, flaxseed, agave fiber, almond butter, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, green tea extract. #obesity #foodindustry #entrepreneur #change #unitedstates #change #consumer #superbowl #bettercookies

Leading category change this #NationalCerealDay 🥣 According to NielsenIQ, the Granola Cereal market category in the UK is currently estimated at £163 million, with UK consumers eating a whopping 38 million kilograms of the food last year. With unit and volume sales increasing in 2023, trend research shows that consumers are looking for healthier, gluten-free options, with sales of porridge and granola growing by 9% in 2023. It's therefore no surprise that we’ve seen huge success since launching our PureOaty Granola range, made from only the purest British gluten-free oats. With over 75% of consumers now making breakfast decisions based on taste, we carefully designed our range to offer three distinct flavours, providing everyone with a delicious option to suit their palate. The result is a portfolio that delivers on taste, quality and health benefits, all of which satisfy consumers’ growing demand.

Innova Market Insights data indicates that there is a 2% growth in snack launches globally from 2019 to 2023. Snack nuts & seeds (21%) was the leading subcategory of #snacks, but finger foods/hors d’oeuvres was growing fastest with 8% growth from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, there was a notable surge in launches for #plantbased snacks, which saw a 24% growth from 2019 to 2023. #foodindustry #foodtrends #meatalternatives View our global product selection of new snacks here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNF6URPX

WHY?????? Why does Tesco Sainsbury's Morrisons & Asda not have a product like this in the frozen aisle? Let’s break this down… ➡️ Are the 1kg chicken bites quick & easy to prepare? Check ✅ ➡️ Are the 1kg salt & pepper chicken bites so delicious that we ALWAYS SELL OUT? Check ✅ ➡️ Do the 1kg chicken bites offer a high protein, low sugar alternative for your customers? Check ✅ ➡️ Do the 1kg chicken bites represent unbelievable value for money? Check ✅ I could go on & on & on about why GSN is amazing but… The mission goes on to get Gold Standard Nutrition listed in one of the major supermarkets. Let us know if you think GSN would be a great fit for one of the supermarkets ⤵️ Craig Allen Neal Rawlinson Iain Blackburn Rebecca Collins John D. Daniel Easton

 🥔 #𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨 #𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🥔 The global potato chips market is on an upward trajectory, expected to grow from US$ 24.08 billion in 2024 to a whopping US$ 32.55 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period. 📈✨ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬! https://lnkd.in/g8E4ndvc  𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Potato chips, a beloved snack worldwide, are made by #slicing potatoes, seasoning them, and frying them until crispy. The process causes the sugars in the potatoes to react with #amino acids, giving the chips their characteristic yellowish-brown color. These tasty snacks are typically packaged in air-tight plastic bags to enhance shelf life. 🥔🍟  𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬: Potato chips are an epitome of convenience, catering perfectly to busy lifestyles by reducing meal preparation time. They can be enjoyed as a light meal or a part of one. The raw #materials—potatoes, #oils, and #salts—are abundantly available globally, ensuring a robust supply chain for production. #PotatoChips #SnackIndustry #MarketGrowth #ConvenienceFood #GlobalMarket #FoodTrends #CAGR #HealthySnacking #BusyLifestyle #SupplyChain #FoodIndustry #SnackingRevolution #PotatoLovers #FoodInnovation #CrunchyGoodness #QuickSnack #OnTheGoSnacking #GlobalSnacks #FoodPackaging

Calorie comparison…. 👉 Handful of trail mix vs 5 eggs & 2 slices of provolone cheese. 👉 pop tart vs 2 cups of Oikos Pro yogurt & 100g of both raspberries and blackberries Which would keep you more full? 🤔 When it comes to successfully losing body fat and keeping it off, Choosing “high volume” foods that can fill you up & keep you full… Will ensure you’re not starving throughout the fat loss phase. Preventing unplanned snacking late at night, which so many people struggle with. Foods like lean protein sources, fruits, & vegetables will do a good job of keeping you full for not many calories in return. Which allows you to eat more “volume” of them. ✅

𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 Snack Pellets Market Overview Snack Pellets Market expected to gain 5.6% CAGR growth and USD 2.80 billion forecast period 2022-2030 #Snackpellets, are an essential part of the snack food sector. Because of their simplicity and adaptability, these pellets are frequently utilized as the foundation for a wide range of #snack products. The need for quick, ready-to-eat snack choices and shifting consumer preferences have fuelled significant expansion in the global snack pellets market in recent years. Key Players Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG LIMAGRAIN EUROPE Grupo Liven, S.A. GRUPO INDUSTRIAL MICHEL Leng-d'Or, Balance Foods, Inc.  Pasta Foods Limited.  Novozymes Quality Pellets CHHAJED FOODS PrivateLimited Read More @ https://lnkd.in/dksRwTwQ #SnackPelletsMarket #SnackPelletsMarket #SnackPelletsIndustry #SnackPelletsMarketSize #SnackPelletsMarketShare #SnackPelletsMarketResearch