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Hemp-based food manufacturer Manitoba Harvest, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, has launched a new plant-based breakfast option, instant Superseed Oatmeal in three flavors: Original, Maple & Brown Sugar and Apple & Cinnamon. Each 1.8oz. serving contains 10g of protein, 8g of Omegas 3 & 6 and 4g of fiber. They are vegan, kosher and Certified Non-GMO.
"Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods Introduces Protein-Rich Breakfast Staples With New Superseed Instant Oatmeal", Globe Newswire, March 07, 2024
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A study conducted by Epicurium, a healthy snacks wholesaler in the UK, found that consumers are becoming increasingly attentive about the health and nutrition profile of the snacks they are eating. Epicurium’s sales data supports this view: ‘healthy snack’ sales were up almost 40 percent last year and are up 4 percent this year on the same period in 2023. Marketing manager Richard Jefferson says “brands are investing in new launches, and ‘better for you’ variations, to offer a greater range of healthy snacks, meaning cultivating that holistic, exciting, and varied healthy snacking range has never been easier.”
"Consumer demand for healthy snacks on the rise", Food Manufacture, March 14, 2024
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Several popular snacks could be banned from schools in California under a bill introduced in the state’s assembly. It aims to ban from schools food containing artificial ingredients such as red 40, blue 1 and titanium dioxide. Some Cheetos varieties, including Flamin' Hot, as well as Doritos, use red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6. Cereals including Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles include them too. The bill, if enacted, would ban schools from providing or selling foods with blue 1, blue 2, green 3, red 40, titanium dioxide, yellow 5 and yellow 6. These ingredients have been linked to several health issues including cancer, hyperactivity, neurobehavioral issues and DNA damage.
"California could ban Flamin' Hot Cheetos and other snacks in schools under new bill", CBS News, March 14, 2024
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Tyrrells Lentil Crisps from KP Snacks now also come in a single format aimed at healthier snacking. Sour Cream & Onion and Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper can be purchased in the new 24g single format at an RRP of £1. Tyrells says these new non-HFSS crisp packs help retailers address the expanding popularity of healthy snacking, a category that is growing ahead of the overall crisps, snacks and nuts category. The launch will come with an out-of-home and social media campaign.
"KP Snacks Introducing Single Format For Tyrrells Lentil Crisps Range", KAM City, March 14, 2024
Santa Monica-based Legendary Foods, which produces high protein snacks, showcased its Popped Protein Chips at Natural Products Expo West. They contain 20g of protein and 4-6g net carbs, no more than 2g of sugar and 150 calories per serving. Ranch, Nacho Cheese, Barbecue flavors have recently been joined by Pizza flavor and can be purchased at Target, Walmart, Vitamin Shoppe, HEB and GNC.
"Legendary Foods Unveils New Flavors of High-Protein Chips at Expo West 2024", PRNewswire, March 13, 2024
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Mondelēz International's fifth annual State of Snacking™ report highlights global consumer trends in the snacking category. There are several insights that relate to healthier snacking. In an introductory message to the report, Chairman and CEO Dirk Van de Put said consumers continue to use snacking to provide fuel but also to help them enjoy their ‘me time’ as well as when sharing time with friends and family. Snacking is also being used increasingly to replace large meals, and consumers are shifting towards more mindful snacking, seeking a better balance between satisfaction on the one hand and nutrition and health on the other. The report found that consumers consume snacks to meet perceived needs: 75 percent use them to boost energy, and almost as many for improving their mood or for meeting fitness goals. 85 percent say they regularly take time to savor the taste, flavor and texture of the snack, and enjoy it more when they do so.
"Mondelez: STATE OF SNACKING Report 2023", Mondelēz International, March 13, 2024
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