Pinar Hosafci

Global growth: It's not easy

09.30.2016

The global baking industry finds both opportunities and threats from acquisitions as well as value-added and better-for-you products.

Savory snacks adopt craft flavors

07.31.2015

By Pinar Hosafci

Trends toward gourmet, health and niche brands could be the next big things for crisps in the West.

SnackEx 2015 showcases innovation

06.30.2015

By Pinar Hosafci

The conference bridges the gap between health and indulgence in savory snacks.

New grain revolution hits savory snacks

05.28.2015

By Pinar Hosafci

Whole grains, multi-grain and ancient grains attempt a coup of mainstream snacks.

Hybridization keeps crackers fresh

04.27.2015

By Pinar Hosafci

Hybrid crackers could be the new battleground for savory snack manufacturers

Retailers position bread as a loss leader

03.31.2015

By Pinar Hosafci

Bread bakers in Western Europe must adapt to today’s retail environment to prevent further declines in bread prices.

Popcorn rides the wave of guilt-free snacking

03.03.2015

By Pinar Hosafci

This snack category has grown on healthy positions, but how healthy is it?

Cereal giants diversify their portfolios

01.15.2015

By Pinar Hosafci

As cereal sales stagnate, companies like General Mills and Kellogg pursue acquisitions that balance their product ranges.

Frozen desserts find a potential jump

11.30.2014

By Pinar Hosafci

Bake-off cookies offer opportunities to revive frozen desserts.

Snack bars hope to find boost in savory

11.13.2014

By Pinar Hosafci

As consumers switch sweet snacks for savory, the lagging bar category searches for ways to jump start sales.

Articles by Pinar Hosafci

Global growth: It's not easy

Savory snacks adopt craft flavors

SnackEx 2015 showcases innovation

New grain revolution hits savory snacks

Hybridization keeps crackers fresh

Retailers position bread as a loss leader

Popcorn rides the wave of guilt-free snacking

Cereal giants diversify their portfolios

Frozen desserts find a potential jump

Snack bars hope to find boost in savory

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