News on Chips and Snacks from the United States

More Snacking and Smaller Gatherings at Home Expected for Super Bowl LV, Frito-Lay U.S. 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.

Potato chip company to make its home in Pownal

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.

January 24, 2021

Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Small Number of Ruffles Original Potato Chips

Frito-Lay issued a voluntary recall of a small number of 13 1/2 oz. “Party Size” bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients.

January 20, 2021

Campbell to shutter Georgia snacks facility

Campbell Soup Co. has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Columbus by the spring of 2022. Campbell Soup employs 326 at the facility, which makes candy, crackers, cookies, nuts and bars.

January 19, 2021

Doritos Brings a New Dimension to This Year's Super Bowl Experience with this Commercial

Doritos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, debuted its Super Bowl campaign, #FlatMatthew, with a cliff-hanging teaser that leaves fans guessing who exactly the commercial's secret star could be.

Cheetos® Returns to the Super Bowl Stage with Mysterious (or Mischievous?) Campaign Starring Ashton Kutcher

January 15, 2021

Cheetos® Returns to the Super Bowl Stage with Campaign Starring Ashton Kutcher

Released today, teaser playfully reveals the brand has teamed up with the actor to steal the spotlight at Super Bowl LV ... with more talent to be revealed.

January 14, 2021

PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

Pepsico announced it will accelerate its efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable food system, reducing GHG emissions by more than 40% by 2030. In 2020 the company achieved its objective to use 100% renewable electricity in the United States and plans to do the same in Mexico and Australia by the end of 2021

January 12, 2021

Utz Brands To Acquire Vitner’s Snack Food Brand And Distribution Assets

Utz Brands, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak-King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to the Vitner's brand for a total purchase price of $25 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

January 05, 2021

PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency

To the untrained eye (and mouth), a Cheetos Snack is a Cheetos Snack. But even die-hard snack lovers might not realize the lengths to which engineers go to ensure each bite has the optimal crunch, lightness, and shape.

December 12, 2020

Frito-Lay Enhances Direct-to-Consumer Shopping Experience with the Launch of 'Make Your Own' Variety Pack

Snack fans have asked for more customization for years and Frito-Lay is responding in a big way. Frito-Lay today announced a new way for shoppers to customize their own Frito-Lay Variety Pack to fit the snacking needs of their household.

December 07, 2020

After twenty years, Pringles® get a new Look

2020 has been the year we've all learned to adjust to change and the Pringles® brand and its iconic mascot, Mr. Pringle, is no exception: after twenty years, both get a new Look!

November 29, 2020

US potato imports surge

US potato imports for the first quarter of the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year were up 19% in total, according to a news release issued by Potatoes USA.

PepsiCo Appoints Dr. Pietro Antonio Tataranni as Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19

November 22, 2020

PepsiCo Appoints Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced that Pietro Antonio Tataranni, MD has been named the company's global Chief Medical Officer. He will oversee the company's efforts to protect its global workforce, products, and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 16, 2020

More Snacking and Online Purchasing Expected for Holiday 2020

Two out of Three Consumers Plan to Stock Up on Snacks More Now Than Before the Pandemic, with Dips Seeing Dramatic Increase in Lead up to the Holidays Due to Convenience, According to Latest U.S. Snack Index

Pringles® Turns Up The Heat With New Scorchin' Lineup Featuring Fan-Favorite Flavors

November 13, 2020

Introducing Pringles Scorchin': a line of spicy upgrades of its popular flavours

Pringles is introducing a full collection of spicy chips dedicated to their heat-loving snack fans. The new Pringles Scorchin' lineup adds fiery heat to three Pringles originals – Cheddar, BBQ, and Chili and Lime – bringing a spicy sensation to the flavors fans already know and love.

November 12, 2020

Utz Brands to acquire Truco Enterprises, the owner of 'On the Border' Tortilla Chips

Snack manufacturer Utz Brands, Inc. announced the acquisition of Truco Enterprises, a leading seller of tortilla chips, salsa and queso under the ON THE BORDER brand

Velocity Snack Brands Extends Popchips™ with Two New Product Lines

November 08, 2020

Velocity Snack Brands introduces 'Popchips Grain Free' and 'Popchips Corn Chips' product lines

Velocity Snack Brands (VSB) launches two new Popchips product lines in over 2100 Kroger Co. stores in the United States to meet evolving consumer snacking habits, with further distribution to follow.

November 06, 2020

Utz Brands Reports Strong Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) ('Utz' or the 'Company'), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2020.

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