News on Chips and Snacks

Hardbite Potato Chips installed a Vanmark Floor Load Crate Dumper to unload potato bins quickly.
September 10, 2023

Hardbite Potato Chips expands capacity to Meet Growing Demand for Its All-Natural Chips

Hardbite Chips, a manufacturer of potato chips in Canada, recently moved its manufacturing operations into a new 43,000-square-foot production facility. The company relied on Vanmark equipment for many of the units at the start of the production line.
Lay's® kettle cooked Ruffles® all dressed brings flavors of the great white north to Lay's flavor swap fan favorites
August 09, 2023

Lay's® Kettle Cooked Ruffles® All Dressed - Canada's favorite - back on the shelves in the United States

Since 2021, Lay's Flavor Swap potato chips have brought unexpected yet unforgettable twists to fan-favorite Frito-Lay chips, bringing smiles to snackers everywhere.
BEPPCO Beirut Erbil Company for Potato Products
August 08, 2023

Beirut Erbil For Potato Products Company Becomes a Member of SNAC International

Beirut Erbil For Potato Products, a leading potato processing company based in Erbil , has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of SNAC International.
Bags of Calbee chips at a supermarket in Tokyo in July 2021.
August 08, 2023

How Asia’s top potato chip maker Calbee dealt with a huge supply shortage

What happens when Asia’s biggest potato chip maker runs out of potatoes? Japanese snack brand Calbee had to learn the hard way.
Kent Crisps Oyster and Vinegar
August 06, 2023

Kent Crisp's Oyster and Vinegar is awarded a star at this years Great Taste Awards

Kent Crisps have been awarded 1 star for their Oyster and Vinegar flavour at the Great Taste Awards 2023. Oyster and Vinegar is a definite favourite for many, paying homage to Whitstable’s famous oysters; it tastes like the Kent seaside.
Jeff Clemmons shows a bag of Golden Flake potato chips from the last day of production in Birmingham. The chips are now made at the Utz factories in Hanover, Pa.(Courtesy: AL.com)
August 01, 2023

Utz Snacks closes Golden Flake potato chip factory in Birmington, Alabama; Production moved to Pennsylvania

The Golden Flake factory in Birmingham has made its final potato chip, ending a historic run as one of Alabama’s favorite snack foods made in the state. So, who ate, or is about to eat, the last Golden Flake potato chip made in Birmingham?
PepsiCo and Walmart Aim to Support Regenerative Agriculture Across More than 2 Million Acres of Farmland
July 27, 2023

PepsiCo and Walmart to Support Regenerative Agriculture

PepsiCo and Walmart today announced a 7-year collaboration to pursue USD 120 million worth of investments focused on supporting U.S. and Canadian farmers in their pursuit to improve soil health and water quality.
PepsiCo Switches to used cooking oil as fuel for all Walkers Crisps Potato Deliveries
July 27, 2023

Potato deliveries to Walkers Leicester Chips factory entirely powered by used cooking oil

In the United Kingdom, PepsiCo has scaled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – used cooking oil - across their supply chain in a move set to save 2,650 tonnes in GHG emissions annually.
RBS Emithermic XE Oven
July 26, 2023

As world combats climate change, Reading Baking Systems introduces Emithermic XE Oven to Replace Direct Gas Fired Oven Technology

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, unveiled the new Thomas L. Green Emithermic XE Oven, a superior replacement for traditional Direct Gas Fired (DGF) ovens.
WK Kellogg co and Kellanova logo
July 25, 2023

Creation of Kellanova one step closer as Kellogg Company files Form 10 registration statement for separation

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) announced the filing of a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the Company's previously announced plan to separate into two businesses
Jackson's Sweet potato chips
July 23, 2023

Jackson’s New Habanero Nacho Flavour Spices Up Its  Sweet Potato Chip Lineup

Jackson’s®, the leader in kettle-cooked sweet potato chips made in pure premium avocado oil, continues to expand its sweet potato chip line with the release of Habanero Nacho Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Oil.
July 23, 2023

PepsiCo and Fertiberia launch programme to produce fertilizer from green hydrogen

PepsiCo and Fertiberia have partnered up to launch a pilot programme to reduce emissions in potato cultivation. Fertiberia's Impact Zero fertilizers are produced from green hydrogen (replacing natural gas), and precision agriculture.
Jen Bentz, Executive Vice President, Insights, Innovation, and Marketing Services at Utz Brands
July 12, 2023

Utz Brands Appoints Jen Bentz as Executive Vice President, Insights, Innovation, and Marketing Services

Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that Jennifer Bentz has been appointed Executive Vice President, Insights, Innovation, and Marketing Services.
Delhi High Court dismisses PepsiCo's appeal against order revoking potato variety registration
July 08, 2023

Delhi High Court dismisses appeal by Pepsico against order revoking potato variety registration

The potato variety FL-2027 (commercial name FC-5) used for the production of potato chips was registered by PepsiCo India Holdings in India and the registration was granted in February 2016 under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001, but the registration was revoked in 2021.
PepsiCo collaborates with Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence to shape responsible AI standards
July 06, 2023

PepsiCo collaborates with Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence to shape responsible AI standards

PepsiCo, Inc. announced a collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, an organization dedicated to guiding and building the future of artificial intelligence.
Pepsico 2022 ESG summary: progress toward PEP+ Goals
June 29, 2023

Pepsico 2022 ESG summary: progress toward PEP+ Goals

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) published its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary, sharing the first full year of reporting since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) in 2021.
SNAC International Announces SNX 2024
June 29, 2023

SNAC International Announces SNX 2024

Serving as a complement to SNAXPO, SNX is SNAC International’s education and collaboration forum designed to spark dialogue, innovation, and growth, helping snack brands and manufacturers build deeper relationships across the entire supply chain.
Exhibitors Claim Inter FoodTech Exhibition Was A Big Success With Industry-Specific Quality Visitors
June 28, 2023

Exhibitors Claim Inter FoodTech Exhibition Was A Big Success With Industry-Specific Quality Visitors

The 3-day event attracted nearly 300 exhibitors from around the world. Given the rapid growth that India’s food processing industry is currently witnessing, the event has generated valuable leads and deals for exhibitors.

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