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NEWS Dieticians forecast 2014 nutrition trends According to a survey of more than 500 dietitians conducted by Pollock Communications, America's demand for nutrition information is at an all-time high, and there's no shortage of outlets talking about diets. The survey outlined several diet, nutrition and food trends that will make headlines, influence foodpurchasing decisions in 2014. Topping the list was an anti-wheat sentiment. According to report, consumers will continue to lean on wheat-deprived diets like Paleo or gluten-free, despite the lack of evidence to support wheat- or gluten-elimination diets for weight loss or health not associated with a clinical disorder or disease, said Jenna A. Bell, senior vice-president and director of food & wellness at Pollock Communications. Ancient grains are new again, despite the popularity of low-grain diets. And dietitians predict the lowfat diet will be the least talked about plan in 2014. Additionally, dieticians believe Americans have become a little too comfortable with their weight. The national averages for body weight have not budged, and dietitians worry that Americans may be becoming complacent about unhealthy weight. Forty-four percent feel that more consumers are accepting an unhealthy weight. Finally, consumers have an insatiable appetite for nutrition and diet information. According to 66% of the respondents, consumers' interest in nutrition and weight loss will only grow in 2014. For the complete report, visit www.lpollockpr.com/category/pr-buzz. ® SNACK FOOD ASSOCIATION An International Trade Association SNAXPO - March 1-4 - Dallas Convention Center, Dallas www.snaxpo.com SFA Legislative Summit - April 8-10 - Washington, DC www.sfa.org Afﬁliated Events 18th Annual "Snack Foods Processing: Extruded Snacks and Tortilla Chips" Practical Short Course - Feb. 23-28 Texas A&M University, College Station, TX www.tamus.edu www.tortilla-info.com Industry Events Sweets and Snacks Expo - May 20-22 McCormick Place, Chicago www.sweetsandsnacks.com 8 Snack World February 2014 www.sfa.org 'Healthy' snackers 29% Of 50 million frequent snackers who prefer salted snacks, 14.2 million self-professed "healthy" snackers who exercise often and seek out better-for-you ingredients said they do not see a conflict between eating salty snacks and pursuing a healthy diet. Source: Packaged Facts SFA offers salary and beneﬁts survey SFA partnered with the American Bakers Association to co-sponsor the 2013 Salary & Benefits Survey, which compiled and detailed survey responses from members in regard to salary amounts, benefit levels and other statistics for various roles within the snack food and baking industries. SFA is pleased to announce that members can request the Salary & Benefits Survey free of charge. Please contact David Walsh at dwalsh@sfa.org for a copy of the report. SnackWell's brand is sold Back to Nature Foods Co., a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners VI, acquired the SnackWell's cookies and snacks business from Mondelez Global. Terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed. SnackWell's was originally launched by Nabisco, Inc. in 1992 as a line of reduced-fat and fat-free cookies and crackers. The brand offers its loyal consumers a healthy snacking alternative with great tasting products, all with reduced-fat content. SnackWell's offers products including Creme Sandwich Cookies, Devil's Food Cakes, Fudge Pretzels, Yogurt Pretzels and Popcorn products in portion control sizes. SnackWell's products are widely distributed in the US through leading retailers. http://www.lpollockpr.com/category/pr-buzz http://www.snaxpo.com http://www.sfa.org http://www.tamus.edu http://www.tortilla-info.com http://www.sweetsandsnacks.com http://www.sfa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snack World - February 2014

Snack World - February 2014
Table of Contents
Letter from SFA
News - Dieticians forecast 2014 nutrition trends
SFA offers salary and benefits survey
SnackWell’s brand is sold
Supplier Insight - Opportunity for Impact
Legislative Summit Preview - Snacking on the Hill
Business Member Profile - Humility, Integrity, Business Success
Associate Member Profile - Tin Shop Turned Industry Leader
Healthy Snacking Trends - Shaking Up Salty Snacks
SNAXPO Speaker - SNAXPO Gets Presidential
New Snacks
Products & Services
Ad Index

Snack World - February 2014