Bar Capabilities
Our unique bar capabilities and patented technologies support your targeted market opportunities, from 20g snack bars to 100g meal replacements, with the innovation and launch speed you need to succeed. We can meet virtually any unique specifications by supporting nutritional needs and the latest trends, delivering taste and texture attributes, and offering good shelf life, all while adapting to your specific needs. We help set your bar apart from competing products in the marketplace, whether your focus is CPG, private label or direct sell.
How we raise the bar
R&D Capabilities
The snack, nutrition, performance bars and weight management markets have exploded in the past few years. How do you innovate and stand out in a crowded market place? At Nellson we see things differently. We believe that True creativity and innovation comes from knowing exactly what happens to your product at every stage of your products lifecycle.
Extruded Applications
The preferred process for high density products, like high protein and nutrient dense bars.
Single Extruded
High density dough style, often used for large format high protein bars
Co-Extruded
The perfect balance between hearty exterior and sweet, savory or fruit filling, a popular option for fruit-filled and breakfast bars
Custom Shapes
Our handling expertise allows you to create a unique statement, with tube or bar shapes
Slab Layered
A better process for lower density products with whole particulates like nuts and grains, used for granola/cereal type bars.
Single Slab
This versatile process allows ingredients to be the featured attraction
Double Slab
Twice the layers and double the consumer impact
Triple Slab
A triple helping of wholesome ingredients for endless possibilities
Coated
Fully enrobed. Top or bottom coated. Anyway you finish it off, we have got you covered.
Real Chocolate
Made with cocoa butter, tempered for authentic taste and sheen
Compound
Varieties of confectionery coatings made with palm kernel oil, no tempering required
Custom
Any flavor, any color, any type—your own signature coating
Drizzle
The extra added touch in a variety of options to add flavor, texture, and decoration.
Patterns
Enhance the visual appeal or create a signature look for your brand
Flavors
The ultimate indulgence and instant upgrade
Toppings
Top off your bar with some added nutrition, sensory appeal, or meet sweet/savory trend demands with a variety of options available.
Real Fruit, Nuts, Seeds and Grains
Add extra taste and unique texture, from fruit and nuts to seeds and grains
Pretzel
The perennial favorite adds a satisfying salty crunch
Decorative
The sky’s the limit when you choose your custom blend
Custom Shapes
Square
Stand out in a crowd of rectangles, with a square bar
Round
Reflect your product’s wholesome, well-rounded nature
Minis
Bite-size bars provide snacks on-the-go & easy portion control
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We’ve got your back throughout the production process with the strategic sourcing, continuous improvement and risk management to make your product a success.