Better for you snacks

Popcorn explosion drives growth in UK snacks market
September 01, 2015

Popcorn explosion drives growth in UK savoury snacks market

Innovative flavours and changing attitudes towards health are boosting sales of (premium) popcorn in the United Kingdom
Way Better Snacks Sweeet Potato Corn Tortilla Chips
June 19, 2015

Way Better Snacks Announces Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth, fueling continued expansion

Live Better Brands, makers of the Way Better Snacks brand of tortilla chips and crackers, announces a minority growth-equity investment from Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a leading consumer-focused private equity firm.
Frito-Lay's Deep Ridged Potato Chip
June 10, 2015

Deep Ridged: A Potato Chip with a futuristic backstory

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has heavily increased her company’s budget for research and development. In fact, she’s doubled it during her tenure. One product to come out of that effort: the Deep Ridged Potato Chip
Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Snack Products
June 09, 2015

Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Snack Products

Private Equity firm Permira is to acquire two manufacturers of Better-For-You branded and private label snack products, Medora Snacks, LLC and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation
Potato Crisps in decline in Britain
May 11, 2015

Potato Crisps in decline in Britain

It appears that the potato crisp is in decline in Britain, according to a survey carried out by 'The Grocer' Magazine
Utz Quality Foods brands
April 20, 2015

Utz Specialty Division launched to offer Better-for-You Snack Foods

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. recently announced the culmination of strategic development work to launch the Utz Specialty Division. The Utz Specialty Division will provide Retailers with a range of brands and products to excite consumers around better-for-you, craft and regional snack foods.
India marketing war? Pepsico - ITC focus on healthier packaged snacks
March 25, 2015

India marketing war? Pepsico - ITC focus on healthier packaged snacks

As growth slows down and intense competition emerges from regional brands in potato chips, PepsiCo and ITC are shifting their focus more towards newer and healthier forms of packaged snacks, the market for which is growing at twice the speed.
Phil Lempert on Target's  Focus on Organic
March 08, 2015

Phil Lempert on Target's Focus on Organic

Supermarketguru Phil Lempert on Target's focus on Organic.
Cape Cod Tortilla Dipping Shells Blue Corn Multigrain (Courtesy theimpulsivebuy.com)
March 04, 2015

Snyders-Lance highlights its expanding portfolio of gluten-free snacks

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), maker of innovative, premium and 'better for you' snacks, is adding more gluten-free products to its growing product lineup.
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. introduces Clearview Foods Division
February 06, 2015

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. introduces Clearview Foods Division

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announces Clearview Foods, a new snack food division with a focus on developing innovative and better-for-you snacking options.
Potato Chips To Health Food: Inventure And The Future Of Snacktime
November 11, 2014

Potato Chips To Health Food: Inventure And The Future Of Snacktime

The world of snack foods is a Manichean struggle for the soul of your stomach. Do you reach for the tasty, high-calorie, additives-rich mozzarella sticks–or less processed, lower-calorie fruits and veggies?
Skinns (75 % less fat than regular chips)
August 07, 2014

Potato Magic faces liquidation

Administrators of the New South Wales potato chip business Potato Magic Australia recommend winding the company up and placing it into liquidation.
Boulder Canyon launches "Ancient Grains", a Chip featuring seven Grains and Seeds, including Quinoa, Chia and Amaranth
May 20, 2014

Boulder Canyon launches 'Ancient Grains', a Chip made of 7 Grains & Seeds, including Quinoa, Chia & Amaranth

Boulder Canyon Foods, introduces Ancient Grains, a revolutionary whole-grain snack chip that combines on-trend grains and seeds like quinoa and brown rice into the ultimate better-for-you snacking experience.
The Snack Factory Pretzel Crisp
May 07, 2014

Snyder's-Lance Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Baptista's Bakery Inc.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement has been signed to acquire Baptista's Bakery, Inc., the manufacturer of its fast growing Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps® brand
Lay's Air pOps, Original, Barbeque and Sour Cream & Onion
April 23, 2014

Lay's Air Pops Crisps rolled out in additional US States

Lay's potato chips, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, is expanding distribution of Lay's Air Pops crisps to even more markets across the United States.
Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target
April 14, 2014

US Retailer Target introduces 17 Better-for-you brands

Target Corp. is now introducing “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target.” The first-of-its-kind collection brings together 17 leading natural, organic and sustainable brands to introduce new products and make them more accessible.
Lay's Kettle Cooked 40 Percent Less Fat Jalapeno Cheddar and Lay's Kettle Cooked 40 Percent Less Fat Sea Salt & Vinegar
February 26, 2014

Lay's Kettle Cooked Brand adds two New Flavors With Less Fat

Lay's Kettle Cooked - one of the many brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division - today announced the expansion of its hard-bite potato chip line-up with the addition of two new flavors.
Hain Celestial wants to score with healthy snacks during the big game
February 01, 2014

Hain Celestial wants to score with healthy snacks during the big game

It is estimated that Americans will consume 20.8 million pounds of potato chips and 20.8 million pounds of tortilla chips during the big game, and as fans huddle around the chip bowl, they should be looking for healthier options.

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