New Flavors Of Ready-To-Eat Popcorn/Caramel Corn Drive Segment Growth

Ready-to-eat popcorn and caramel corn have shown substantial grown in both dollar sales and unit sales for the past year due to the recognition of popcorn as a healthier snack alternative and new flavor options, according to Food Business News. The article cites Information Resources, Inc.’s report that dollar sales of ready-to-eat popcorn/caramel corn are up 27 percent and unit sales rose 14 percent. Top brands include Smartfoods Inc. and SkinnyPop Popcorn L.L.C. Full article.