20 Aug 2013 --- As the most consumed snack food in the United States, it is no surprise that fresh fruit is also the fastest growing. In the August issue of Food Technology magazine published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Senior Editor Don Pszczola describes how the popularity of this snack led the food industry to create new ways of eating traditional fruit as well as introduce new and exotic fruits to the market. These new innovations provide flavorful snacks that are both healthy and functional.