Conagra’s Sean Connolly and Mondelez’s Dirk Van de Put discuss this year’s hottest trend.
 

Manufacturers and suppliers of grain-based foods face an unappetizing mix of business and economic conditions.

New baking items are being added to the collaboration’s offerings.

Healthy foods, global cuisine top list.

Cites continued soft volume trends.

Costs associated with meat, eggs, cocoa and sugar are having an impact.
 

Front-of-pack badge indicates the items are high in protein and fiber.
 

Affected products sold at major grocery retailers across US and Canada.

Conagra still hopeful full-year target in reach.

Hebrew National facility had to halt production amid grilling season.