News on Chips and Snacks

Savory snack food sales surged to USD 742 million during Super Bowl Week 2025, according to new Circana data commissioned by SNAC International, the leading international trade association for the snack industry representing over 200 companies worldwide.

SNAC International has announced the appointment of Cindy Kuester as its new President & CEO, effective February 9, 2026. Kuester brings more than 25 years of experience in the food industry, having spent many years at Snak King.

The Campbell's Company plans to close the Cape Cod potato chip plant in Hyannis, Massachusetts and shift production to other facilities as part of an efficiency drive.

Beirut Erbil Company participated in Gulfood 2026 through two parallel exhibitions within the world’s largest food and beverage event, which opened on January 22, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Expo Exhibition Centre.

The European Snacks Association (ESA) has released its annual report outlining the association’s advocacy work, policy engagement, working group activities and key events during the year.

Gulfood 2026 makes history as the world’s largest food and beverage event, running across Dubai World Trade Centre and the new Dubai Exhibition Centre, with 8,500 exhibitors from 195 countries over 280,000 sqm of sold-out space.

Pakistan can double potato export earnings by focusing on industrial varieties and processing. Rising production, global demand, and quality seeds boost growth, while value addition opens high-value markets and stabilizes farmer incomes.

As the global food industry converges this January, Gulfood 2026 has announced the launch of Gulfood Logistics at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai.

Bihar Government launches Lady Rosetta Potato Expansion Scheme offering farmers 75% subsidy for chips & French fries variety. Applications open till Jan 15, 2026 across 17 districts, boosting farmers’ income and high-value potato cultivation.

Sandip Thakker, Founder of SK Group, was honoured as 'Pioneer of Potato Export' at GPS 2025 for building export-ready infrastructure, contract farming, cold-chain systems and positioning India as a global, value-added potato supplier.

One of the standout highlights of the first day of the Global Potato Summit 2025 was the Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards, a platform created to honor leadership, innovation and impact across India’s potato value chain.

SINOBAKE, based in Shunde, Foshan, China, delivers customized biscuit, cookie, and potato chips production lines. With 30+ years of experience, its OEM/ODM solutions ensure efficient, food-safe, and scalable manufacturing worldwide.

Last month, PepsiCo announced leadership and structural changes to boost its 2030 growth strategy, appointing Steven Williams as global CCO and Vice Chairman, Ram Krishnan as CEO of North America, and Athina Kanioura as CEO of Latin America Foods.

Leelaram Enterprises is an India-based food processing consulting firm with 160+ years of combined expertise. Led by food technologist Dinesh Garg, pioneer of India’s first potato flakes plant, it has transformed potato-based processing nationwide.

SNAC International announced keynotes for SNX 2026: Circana EVP Sally Lyons Wyatt opens with data-driven snack category insights, and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson closes with a fireside chat on entrepreneurship. Early rates end Jan 17 Apply.

Unique Snacks unveiled a bold rebrand with vibrant visuals and the tagline 'Daringly Different,' launching in Jan 2026. The refresh aligns its premium, better-for-you snacks with a modern look to drive growth and expand market share.

Cinco Hispanos announced a strategic investment to build a multipurpose plant in Balcarce starting in 2026, aimed at integrating primary production and industry, improving logistics and quality, expanding future capacity, and boosting the regional economy.

Shri Vibracion Technologies wrapped up a successful Global Potato Summit 2025, showcasing smart handling solutions that ensure clean, steady product flow. Strong industry interest highlighted growing demand for efficient, hygienic processing systems.