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United States Potato Imports Continue to Increase.
May 19, 2021
United States Potato Imports Continue to Increase; More frozen potato products imported from Europe
Strong demand for potatoes and potato products and tight domestic supplies continues to drive increases in imports for the current (July – June) marketing year. For July 2020 – March 2021 total imports are up 9 percent, led by an 18% increase in chips and a 15 percent increase in dehydrated potatoes.
Herr's Launches 'Flavor Mix Mystery' Chip Asking Fans To Guess The Mystery Combination
May 19, 2021
Herr's Launches 'Flavor Mix Mystery' Chip Asking Fans To Guess The Mystery Combination
Nation's largest family-owned snack maker invites fans to guess the flavor combination for a chance to win $10,000.
Lay's® takes on three epic Canadian flavours in a #FlavourFaceOff
May 18, 2021
Lay's® takes on three epic Canadian flavours in a #FlavourFaceOff
The iconic Lay's® brand is putting some of our most iconic flavours from Doritos®, Ruffles® and Smartfood® on its classic potato chip to see who does it best in the ultimate Flavour Faceoff.
Acquisition Vertically Integrates Largest Supplier of the Company’s ON THE BORDER® Tortilla Chip Brand
May 13, 2021
Utz Brands to Acquire Festida Foods
Utz Brands, Inc. announced that its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement with Great Lakes Festida Holdings, Inc. to acquire all of the assets, including the real estate located in Grand Rapids, MI, related to the operation of Festida Foods.
NDC Technologies - Series 9 Food Gauge
May 13, 2021
On-Line and At-Line Near-Infrared Solutions Enable Snack Food Manufacturers to Control Degree of Bake, Moisture and Oil Simultaneously
NDC Technologies, a leading global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, proudly offers the Series 9 online food gauge and InfraLab e-Series at-line analyzer to companies looking for accurate and reliable control of key constituents in the manufacturing process.
Cheetos And Doritos Go Head-to-Head In Epic Flamin' Hot Faceoff
May 03, 2021
Cheetos And Doritos Go Head-to-Head In Epic Flamin' Hot Faceoff
After years of fans debating and taking sides, Cheetos® and Doritos® will officially settle the score to see which beloved brand is truly the most loved. Will it be Team Cheetos, or will it be Team Doritos?
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China Snacks Food Market 2021-2027 by Categories, Cities, Sales Channel, Company Analysis, and Forecasts.
April 29, 2021
Report: China Snacks Food Market China will grow to USD 142.9 Billion by 2027
According to the report 'China Snacks Food Market, By Categories, Cities, Sales Channel, Company Analysis, Forecast', the China Snack Food Market is expected to grow to USD 142.9 Billion by 2027.
Popping into summer, the limited-edition flavor is set to delight fans nationwide who are looking for a fun yet smart snacking option.
April 29, 2021
Smartfood® Popcorn And Krispy Kreme® Unveil Iconic Flavor Mashup With Smartfood® Original Glazed Doughnut
Popping into summer, the limited-edition flavor is set to delight fans nationwide who are looking for a fun yet smart snacking option. After years of anticipation, Smartfood® has released a once-in-a-lifetime flavor experience for fans – just in time for summer.
Japanese potato chip Flavor Innovation: Sour
April 27, 2021
Mintel discusses Japanese potato chip Flavor Innovation
Looking at the Japanese snack market, Japanese potato chip products are a highly active category. Compared to Chinese potato chip products, Japanese potato chips are worth learning from in terms of flavor selection and dimensions.
Du Haotian working in his office.
April 27, 2021
Student postpones graduation to help farmers in NW China's Shaanxi develop potato processing industry
Du Haotian, a postgraduate student at Northwest A&F University in northwest China's Shaanxi province, has helped a township in the province develop its potato industry by introducing new varieties cultivated by his school.
Shearer’s Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
April 25, 2021
Shearer’s Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
Shearer’s Foods LLC of Massillon, OH is voluntarily recalling two lots of 9.5 ounce bags of “Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips,” because they may contain undeclared milk.
PepsiCo Announces 2030 Goal to Scale Regenerative Farming Practices Across 7 Million Acres, Equivalent to Entire Agricultural Footprint
April 20, 2021
PepsiCo to Move to Regenerative Farming Practices for all its ingredients
Pepsico's Efforts are Estimated to Reduce At Least 3 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the End of the Decade. PepsiCo's 'Positive Agriculture' Ambition Additionally Targets to Improve Livelihoods of Those in its Agricultural Supply Chain, and Sustainably Source 100% of its Key Ingredients.
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Milwaukee Chip Co makes chips from Wisconsin Russets
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March 30, 2021
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March 28, 2021
Utz CEO says that Boulder Canyon potato chips are doing well with customers looking for healthier snacks
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