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Reaching New
Healthy Horizons
W
hile potato chips are still a popular
indulgence, the tortilla chip category is a
great venue for inclusions to meet the
demand for better-for-you snacks. Tortillas appeal to
the health niche and are typically viewed by consumers as healthier than potato chips, and producers are
innovating with inclusions like beans, grains, nuts,
seeds, herbs and vegetables.
Dollar sales for tortilla chips increased nearly 2.8%
totaling more than $4 billion in the 52 weeks ending
Feb. 19, 2017, according to IRI data.
Ingredients and flavors are key drivers for consumers, according at Amplify Snack Brands, Austin, TX.
"Simplicity is the key," said Pamela Finer, director of
marketing. "Consumers want to recognize and pronounce what they're eating. Flavor is also incredibly
important but not at the cost of clean ingredients."
Amplify Snacks' Paqui tortilla chip line offers Haunted Ghost Pepper, Nacho Cheese Especial, Cool Salsa
Verde and new Wild Wild Ranch, which provides the
classic ranch flavor without the artificial ingredients.
"We gave our Wild, Wild Ranch and an all-natural
twist, so people can get their favorite flavor made
with real buttermilk and spices," Ms. Finer said. "All
of our offerings are all made with simple, delicious
ingredients and nothing artificial, so consumers can
enjoy snacks packed with flavor and feel good about
what they're eating, too."

Consumers are demanding more healthy inclusions
from their snacking options, especially with tortilla
chips. Hanover, PA-based Utz Quality Foods created
the Good Health brand line of organic black bean and

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snac World - May 2017

Snac World - May 2017
Table of Contents
LETTER FROM SNAC INTERNATIONAL - Commitment to the Future
NEWS - Global snack trends aid in ‘war on breakfast
Portability reigns king in traditional and new snacks
Indulgent snacks outpacing healthy
2017 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT
Great Taste and Health Intersect
Tantalizing Tastes and Textures
Reaching New Healthy Horizons
It’s All in the Mix
Ample Alternatives
Twists and Turns in Innovation
What’s Crackin’?
A Bar for Every Occasion
Naturally Delicious
The Cheesy Choice
Power in Protein
The Other Meat Snack
Popping with Innovation
Leading with Taste
BUSINESS MEMBER PROFILE - Driven by Relationships, Innovation
ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROFILE - A Century of Evolution
NEW CHAIRMAN PROFILE - Into the Future
SNAXPO - Illuminating the Future of Snacking
NEW SNACKS
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
AD INDEX
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Snac World - May 2017 - 2
Snac World - May 2017 - 3
Snac World - May 2017 - 4
Snac World - May 2017 - Table of Contents
Snac World - May 2017 - LETTER FROM SNAC INTERNATIONAL - Commitment to the Future
Snac World - May 2017 - 7
Snac World - May 2017 - Indulgent snacks outpacing healthy
Snac World - May 2017 - 9
Snac World - May 2017 - 10
Snac World - May 2017 - 2017 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT
Snac World - May 2017 - Great Taste and Health Intersect
Snac World - May 2017 - 13
Snac World - May 2017 - 14
Snac World - May 2017 - Tantalizing Tastes and Textures
Snac World - May 2017 - 16
Snac World - May 2017 - 17
Snac World - May 2017 - 18
Snac World - May 2017 - Reaching New Healthy Horizons
Snac World - May 2017 - 20
Snac World - May 2017 - 21
Snac World - May 2017 - It’s All in the Mix
Snac World - May 2017 - 23
Snac World - May 2017 - 24
Snac World - May 2017 - Ample Alternatives
Snac World - May 2017 - 26
Snac World - May 2017 - Twists and Turns in Innovation
Snac World - May 2017 - 28
Snac World - May 2017 - 29
Snac World - May 2017 - What’s Crackin’?
Snac World - May 2017 - 31
Snac World - May 2017 - A Bar for Every Occasion
Snac World - May 2017 - 33
Snac World - May 2017 - Naturally Delicious
Snac World - May 2017 - 35
Snac World - May 2017 - The Cheesy Choice
Snac World - May 2017 - 37
Snac World - May 2017 - 38
Snac World - May 2017 - Power in Protein
Snac World - May 2017 - 40
Snac World - May 2017 - The Other Meat Snack
Snac World - May 2017 - 42
Snac World - May 2017 - 43
Snac World - May 2017 - Popping with Innovation
Snac World - May 2017 - 45
Snac World - May 2017 - Leading with Taste
Snac World - May 2017 - 47
Snac World - May 2017 - 48
Snac World - May 2017 - 49
Snac World - May 2017 - BUSINESS MEMBER PROFILE - Driven by Relationships, Innovation
Snac World - May 2017 - 51
Snac World - May 2017 - ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROFILE - A Century of Evolution
Snac World - May 2017 - 53
Snac World - May 2017 - NEW CHAIRMAN PROFILE - Into the Future
Snac World - May 2017 - 55
Snac World - May 2017 - SNAXPO - Illuminating the Future of Snacking
Snac World - May 2017 - 57
Snac World - May 2017 - 58
Snac World - May 2017 - NEW SNACKS
Snac World - May 2017 - 60
Snac World - May 2017 - PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Snac World - May 2017 - 62
Snac World - May 2017 - AD INDEX
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