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Las patatas fritas de Mercadona suman un nuevo componente: sabor pollo y limón
March 22, 2021
Las patatas fritas de Mercadona suman un nuevo componente: sabor pollo y limón
Mercadona sorprende con una nueva variedad de patatas fritas de bolsa: las de sabor pollo y limón, por 1,05 euros y de su marca blanca, Hacendado.
Laura Bounds (Kent Crisps) & Marie Prebble (Kent Shepherd)
March 19, 2021
Kent Crisps announces a new local flavour partnership
UK Potato chips manufacturer Kent Crisps is staying true to their signature approach of working with Kent producers to create classic flavours with a local twist: their latest flavour - Lamb and Rosemary - is made using grass fed Romney lamb from Kent Shepherd.
Wilde Brands Introduces New Pork Chips
March 16, 2021
Wilde Brands Disrupts Protein Snack Category with Launch of First-Ever Pork Chip
Salty, crunchy snacks have long been relegated to the sidelines – something to consume while watching television from the couch, movies in theatres, or games from the stands. But what if someone did it differently?
Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba's Fine Foods Merge to Create a Powerhouse Healthy CPG Company: Awakened Foods™
March 14, 2021
Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba's Fine Foods Merge to Create a Powerhouse Healthy CPG Company: Awakened Foods™
Ka-Pop! Snacks, makers of Ancient Grain Popped Chips & Puffs, and Bubba's Fine Foods, makers of Paleo & Keto-friendly snacks, granolas, and private-label goods, announced a merger agreement today.
Pringles Japan Readies 'Texas Ribs' Flavored Chips (Courtesy: Pringles Japan)
March 13, 2021
Pringles Japan Readies 'Texas Ribs' Flavored Chips
With COVID-19 still restricting international travel, Pringles Japan is continuing its 'Passport Flavors' series centered around replicating regional flavors from around the world in 2021.
Utz Celebrates National Potato Chip Day With Promotions and Sweepstakes. (Courtesy: Utz Quality Foods, LLC)
March 13, 2021
Utz Celebrates National Potato Chip Day With Promotions and Sweepstakes
Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is pleased to usher in National Potato Chip Day (March 14), while it begins its 100th year of making great-tasting, family-favorite snack foods.
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Attention Halo-Verse: Pringles® Launches New Limited-Edition Wavy 'Moa Burger' (Courtesy: Kellogg Company)
March 07, 2021
Pringles® reaches into gaming world with Halo inspired 'Moa Burger' flavour
Pringles® has plucked a new flavor from the far reaches of the gaming world, answering a question pondered by many Halo fans: what would a 'Moa Burger' taste like?
Belgian potato processing - potatoes as raw material 1990 - 2020
March 02, 2021
Corona crisis hits Belgian potato industry hard: 2020 processing volume lowest in three years
No one could miss it in the media last year: the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Belgian potato sector hard.
Mackie's invests £750,000 in a production facility for tits popped wholesums vegetable snacks
February 26, 2021
Mackie's invests in production facility to produce popped wholesums snacks
The joint venture behind Mackie’s Crisps is investing £750,000 (just over 1 million USD) in a new production facility to scale up production of a new snack brand.
@PringlesCA on twitter: 'Hey @WendysCanada, what do you think of our new look in honour of the new one-bite Baconator® flavour Pringles® potato chips?'
February 22, 2021
Pringles introduces Wendy's Baconator Flavour in Canada
Ready to feed your curiosity? Behold the one-bite Baconator®! The NEW limited-time edition Pringles* Wendy's® Baconator Flavour Chips layer all the tastes of the famous Wendy's Baconator into a totally munchable, mind-blowing snack.
Case study of Intralox at Snack Producer Calbee (US): Intralox ThermoDrive Reduced Cleaning Labor by 75%, Cleaning Time by 50% 
February 21, 2021
Intralox ThermoDrive belting Reduces Cleaning Labor and Cleaning Time for Snack Producer Calbee
This case study by Intralox at US subsidiary of snack manufacturer Calbee shows how a proper choice of belt type can reduce both cleaning labor and cleaning time. 
Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops and butter potato chips perfect for winter snacking (Image courtesy: PR Times, Inc.)
February 12, 2021
Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops and butter potato chips perfect for winter snacking
Are you looking for a tasty snack to go with your beer, sake or Strong Zero this winter season? If you're a seafood-lover, look no further than Calbee's latest entry in their "Otona no Potato Rich" chips geared towards adults.
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February 05, 2021
Snack Brand PeaTos® Secures USD 12.5 million investment round with Post Holdings as lead investor
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February 01, 2021
Husman's snack brand launched 100 years ago in Cincinnati on the way out
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January 30, 2021
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January 29, 2021
Pringles® Releases Out-Of-This-World 2021 Big Game Flavor Stacking Ad
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More Snacking and Smaller Gatherings at Home Expected for Super Bowl LV, Frito-Lay United States Snack Index Finds
January 28, 2021
Super Bowl LV: More Snacking and Smaller Gatherings at Home, according to Frito-Lay Snack Index
Frito-lay, leading provider of snacks in the United States, Estimates 21 Percent Increase in Snacking vs. Previous Super Bowls as More Consumers Plan to Watch at Home.
Vintage Maine Kitchen, a small batch, artisan potato chip company, will move into the former North Pownal General Store. The Pownal Board of Appeals unanimously approved the change last Thursday. (Courtesy: Andrew Hanscom)
January 24, 2021
Maine Potato chip company 'Vintage Maine Kitchen' finds a new home in Pownal
A new potato chip manufacturing facility promises to bring changes to small, rural Pownal.

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