Snacking scale at center of Snyder’s Diamond acquisition

The addition of Diamond Foods will strengthen Snyder's position on the West coast and in the United Kingdom.

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS Sunday, November 1, 2015 forward   |   subscribe     @FoodBizNews     @NewFoodAisle     Snacking scale at center of Snyder's Diamond acquisition The addition of Diamond Foods will strengthen Snyder's position on the West coast and in the United Kingdom.   McDonald's all-day breakfast - A boon or a bust? Menu move may be causing complexity for operators.   Smucker to expand Uncrustables production The frozen sandwich brand holds a 4% share in the category with 6% household penetration.   B&G Foods: 'We are always ready for the next acquisition' Company expects to close Green Giant transaction in coming quarter.   Slideshow: Food service forecast 2016 Technomic identifies the top flavors and concepts that are set to reshape the restaurant landscape. [ view slideshow ] < >   Sponsored Message Boost Dietary Fiber Levels with MGP's Fibersym RW Fibersym resistant wheat starch can provide an excellent source of dietary fiber for bakery goods and more. Call 866.547.2122 to learn how.   Fresh and local a focus for Kroger The retailer is implementing a number of initiatives to improve its offerings, including entering into a partnership with Sysco Corp.   NPD: Time, place matter in snack selection Consumers tend to start the day with healthy snacks.   Demand for local expands to more categories More consumers are interested in local prepared foods and dry groceries.   Quote of the Week ... Over the last two years, it appears that income bifurcation and expanded choice among snacking is having an impact on generating consistent (candy, mint and gum) category growth. - J.P. Bilbrey, chairman, president and chief executive officer, The Hershey Co. Food Business News, Oct. 28, 2015   More Top News   Cargill to modernize, centralize cocoa operations Bay State now offers sprouted ancient grains and seeds Sam Rovit to lead CTI Foods Manildra hires v.p. of product development, marketing Follow @FoodBizNews Follow @NewFoodAisle update your account | forward | subscribe | unsubscribe   To ensure delivery to your inbox, add foodbusinessnews@send-sosland.com to your address book or safe sender list. Advertising | Legal | Feedback ©2015 Sosland Publishing Co. 4801 Main Street, Suite 650 Kansas City, MO 64112 (800) 338-6201