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The "Reporter" keeps you up to date with Lehi Valley news, tips and related industry news. You'll get an email each quarter letting you know of new content, but you can easily find past articles and information here.
Slam Dunk Snack Mix
Looking for a Slam Dunk snack mix while you catch up on all your Spring sports? Look no further–this recipe has a little salty, a little sweet, and lots of crunch and flavor to keep your tastebuds happy!
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"Clean" Labels Lead to Increased Sales
According to a new Nielsen report, featuring nutritional attributes on package – often referred to as “clean”product attributes – leads to increased sales. While there is no definitive definition of what “clean” means, there are many nutritional attributes called out on packaging that are making consumers not just notice the package, but also purchase!
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Global Extruded Snacks Valued at $50 Billion in 2016
Research and Markets February 2017 report indicates that the “global extruded snacks market reached a value of around US $50 Billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of around 3% during 2009-2016! Extruded snacks are made by forcing a grain flour mixture through a die at high pressure which expands and shapes the product
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Food Gifting on the Rise
U.S. food gifting sales were a $21 billion industry in 2014 and were projected to increase an additional 5% in both 2015 and 2016. According to Packaged Facts’ report Food Gifting in the U.S., 4th Edition, 42% of U.S. Adults have purchased at least one specialty food gift in the last year. Some key demographic information the study…
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Savory Fruit & Nut Stuffing
It’s got more than just a pretty face (although it does make for a beautiful presentation), this stuffing has all the goods. Its earthy richness, textured mouthfeel and variety of flavors play together to produce a true masterpiece. What’s your favorite part of stuffing: The crunchy toasted bread edges and corners?
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Pumpkin Pie Granola Cookies: 2 Ways
Pumpkin Pie Granola Whoopie Pie With it’s rugged features and chiseled good looks this whoopie pie might not be as sleek as it’s cousin the Classic Whoopie Pie. But what it lacks in streamline it more than makes up for in flavor with Pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and most importantly Pumpkin Pie Granola!
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies: 8 Ways
A little gooey, a little chewy, a little crunchy and all delicious! Classic peanut butter thumbprint cookies rolled in chopped nuts and filled with sweet jam make the perfect back to school snack. Pack them in your lunch or have a couple with a glass of milk as an after school treat! With school back in swing we…
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Consumers Relieve Stress with Salty Snacks
A new Mintel survey indicates the number of consumers who turn to salty snacks to relieve stress has increased from 16% in 2015 to 62% in 2016! With more Americans snacking more frequently, the way to get them to purchase your product is most influenced by new flavors (38%), spicy flavors (30%), and seasonal or limited edition flavors…
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Popcorn Bridges the Healthy-Indulgent Snack Gap
Snacking trends continue to move toward more healthy options, but studies continue to show consumers seeking less healthy and more indulgent snacks as well. Snack options like popcorn allow consumers to choose a better-for-you option while still getting a salty or sweet treat. For example, Food Business News states, “Thirty per cent of Americans claimed to typically…
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Millennials Love Private Label Brands
In February of 2015, market intelligence agency Mintel released a report entitled “Private Label Foods: What’s Driving Purchase?” that showed brand trust, improved quality of products and product innovation as top reasons why shoppers of all ages are choosing private label brands over national brands when shopping. But what’s interesting to note is that Millennials – the generation…
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