News on Chips and Snacks

1,000 delegates to attend World Potato Congress in Ireland.
May 17, 2022

1,000 delegates to attend World Potato Congress in Ireland

Over 1,000 delegates and 60 guest speakers are set to attend the World Potato Congress (WPC) at the end of the month, which is being hosted in Ireland for the first time. The 11th WPC will take place from May 30 to June 2, in Dublin’s RDS.
Mumbai to Host Premier Technology Supplier Fair for F&B, Snacks, Bakery, and Confectionery Processing and Packaging
May 17, 2022

Mumbai to Host Premier Technology Supplier Fair for F&B, Snacks, Bakery, and Confectionery Processing and Packaging

VA Exhibitions brings to you the premier technology supplier fair for food beverages, snacks, and bakery confectionery processing packaging – all under one roof at the Bombay Exhibition Center
Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee
May 16, 2022

Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee

Walkers (UK) premium potato crisp brand Sensations adds special flavours for Queen’s jubilee. The flavours: Spit-roast Pork & Apple Sauce and Baked Cheese & Sweet Honey,
Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals
May 16, 2022

Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals

In recent months, Japan has been rocked multiple times by a potato shortage. Some might say "rocked" is too strong a word, but how else can one describe the collective simultaneous rumbling of unsatisfied stomachs across the country
PepsiCo & USAID award women farmers from West Bengal for breaking stereotypes and inspiring communities
May 16, 2022

PepsiCo & USAID award women farmers from West Bengal for breaking stereotypes and inspiring communities

PepsiCo and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) acknowledged and awarded six women farmers as part of its ‘Women’s Land Rights and Economic Empowerment’ activity in West Bengal.
Sweet Potato sibling from Uglies Kettle Chip
May 16, 2022

Sweet Potato sibling from Uglies Kettle Chip

Uglies Kettle Chips, the brand that brings you naturally imperfect, honestly delicious plant-based snacks, now introduces new upcycled sweet potato chips: Uglies Sweets.
ingular Pringles crisp for sale on eBay for GBP 2,000 - as owner claims it's 'rare'.
May 13, 2022

Singular Pringles crisp for sale on eBay for GBP 2,000 - as owner claims it's 'rare'

Finding a misshapen crisp isn't impossible, but it is usually pretty rare, which is why some people have taken to sites like eBay to sell their unique finds for staggering amounts.
Snacks from the Sun partners with UNFI, North America's largest distributor of health and specialty food in North America.
May 12, 2022

Snacks from the Sun partners with UNFI, North America's largest distributor of health and specialty food in North America

Modern Plant Based Foods Inc. announces its 'Snacks from the Sun' popped chips brand has entered into a distribution contract with United Natural Foods (UNFI)
In UP's potato-rich Firozabad, 650 women join forces for the first chips company
May 09, 2022

In UP's potato-rich Firozabad, 650 women join forces for the first chips company

Tables have turned for a 32-year-old Sadhna Yadav who was once jeered for her entrepreneurial ambition, but now cuts a figure of respect in her community.
New wet potato chips revolutionize snack industry in Japan
May 03, 2022

New wet potato chips revolutionize snack industry in Japan

Japanese snack companies are always looking for new and exciting ways to tantalize their taste buds. Now, the country’s leading potato chip maker, Calbee, is changing the game entirely by taking the crunch out of their potato chips
Utz Brands to Add Manufacturing Facility in Kings Mountain.
April 30, 2022

Utz Brands to Add New Manufacturing Facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (or the 'Company'), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that the Company’s subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC ('Utz') has purchased a brand new.
Modern plant-based foods popped chips expand into an additional 130 retail stores across Canada
April 28, 2022

Modern plant-based foods popped chips expand into an additional 130 retail stores across Canada

Modern Plant Based Foods Inc., (CSE: MEAT), an award-winning plant-based food company is pleased to report a successful launch of the Snacks from the Sun popped chips brand across Canada.
WPC 2022: The Changing World of the Potato.
April 25, 2022

World Potato Congress 2022: The Changing World of the Potato

The Congress Programme Committee, is delighted to announce that the Congress Programme is now available to view online.
Downeys Potato Chips prepares for Growth with Upgraded Vanmark Equipment
April 07, 2022

Downeys Potato Chips prepares for Growth with Upgraded Vanmark Equipment

Downey’s Potato Chips has been in business for 37 years. The company was started by the Downey family in Waterford, Michigan. From its humble beginnings selling freshly fried kettle chips made in small batches from its storefront.
The Salty Snack Brand Sharpened Consumer Understanding to Inspire The Bright Refresh
April 06, 2022

Salty Snack Brand Popchips overhauls its branding and launches new flavours

Popchips, the better-for-you salty snack brand known for its popped, never fried potato chips, announced a complete brand overhaul with a reimagined visual identity and the debut of two new delicious flavors.
SNAC International Elects New Officers & Directors
March 30, 2022

SNAC International Elects New Officers & Directors

SNAC International President and CEO, Elizabeth Avery, recently announced the election of new Board officers and directors.
PepsiCo and Schneider Electric Accelerate Adoption of Renewable Electricity Among Value Chain Partners
March 30, 2022

PepsiCo and Schneider Electric Accelerate Adoption of Renewable Electricity Among Value Chain Partners

Together with Schneider Electric, the leading global consultant on corporate renewable purchasing, PepsiCo announces pep+ REnew – one of the first collaborations of its kind, and first in the food and beverage industry
Dutch Delegates visit Potato Chips Manufacturer B.E.P.P CO in Iraq
March 28, 2022

Dutch Delegates visit Potato Chips Manufacturer B.E.P.P CO in Iraq

Michel Rentenaar, the Dutch Ambassador to Iraq, along with Hans Akerboom, the Dutch consul in the Kurdistan Region visited Beirut Erbil for Potato Products company (B.E.P.P CO), the Iraq-based potato chips manufacturer and exporter.

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