News on Chips and Snacks

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August 03, 2017
Perfecting the Pipers crisp
When Pipers Crisps — one of Britain’s best-known crisp brands — wanted to understand more about the science behind their premium products and processes they turned to food experts at the University of Nottingham.
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Ruffles has partnered with national and local craft breweries nationwide to create the ultimate 'Chips & Sips' pairing guide.
August 02, 2017
Ruffles Introduces 'Chips & Sips' - The Ultimate Pairing Guide For Ice Cold Beers & Ridged Chips
Ruffles has partnered with national and local craft breweries nationwide to create the ultimate 'Chips & Sips' pairing guide. From pale ales and spice to lagers and tang, these one-of-a-kind beer pairings feature everything fans love about Ruffles and brews, taking summer fun and flavorful combinations to new heights.
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Site manager Simon Devaney reveals the secret of Walkers’ success
August 02, 2017
Inside Walkers - the biggest crisp factory in the world
The Leicester Mercury brings you this seldom-told story of The Biggest Crisp Factory in the World, a vast grey building in Leicester (United Kingdom) where Walkers produces seven million bags of potato chips (crisps) every day.
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At the Snyder`s - Lance plant in Perry, Florida, a range of chips and snacks were manufacturered. About 100 people are employed at the plant, here seen on an image from 2013. (Courtesy: Google Streetview)
July 25, 2017
Snyder's-Lance is to close its Perry (Fla.) Chips Plant, restructure its Sales Organization and eliminate 250 Positions worldwide
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced today it has launched a broad-based performance transformation plan, intended to substantially streamline the Company's processes and structure, drive out costs and complexity, and enhance long-term shareholder value.
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Last year's winner of the British Potato Industry Award, Jim Cruickshank, a well-known Scottish Seed Producer (left) receives the British Potato Industry Award from AHDB Potatoes Strategy Director, Rob Clayton (right) during the Seed Industry Event in St
July 25, 2017
Nominations now open for British Potato Industry awards
Nominations for the coveted ‘British Potato Industry Award’ and ‘AHDB Above and Beyond Award’ are now open.
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July 25, 2017
Choosing the right accumulation system for your production line
Accumulation systems let your processing line run without interruption, while delivering the steady flow of product your packaging equipment needs for peak efficiency. But with a range of different accumulation systems available, which is the right one?
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The actual Cape Cod lighthouse that is featured on the packaging of Cape Cod Chips
July 24, 2017
The Cape Cod Potato Chips factory will stay in Hyannis and will be expanded
Instead of moving the Cape Cod's potato chips production away from the "outdated" and "overcrowded" Hyannis factory on the Cape that the chips are named after, Snyder’s-Lance is instead investing $20 million to upgrade the facility.
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The Kettle Discoveries Range brings flavour innovation and excitement to the Sharing Snacks Category, with flavours such as 'Salted Caramel & Double Cream' and 'New York Deli with Pastrami, Dill Pickle & Mustard'
July 21, 2017
Kettle launches a new premium chips range in the United Kingdom: Discoveries
KETTLE® the favourite premium crisp brand in the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the launch of Discoveries, an exciting new sharing range featuring unique flavour combinations, designed to target the growing couples night in occasion.
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The Lay's Do Us A Flavor finalists: Crispy Taco, Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Chips
July 20, 2017
The Lay's Do Us A Flavor finalists: Crispy Taco, Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Chips
Three of America's favorite dishes are about to be transformed into Lay's newest potato chips for your snacking pleasure, thanks to the lastest round of the Do Us a Flavor contest.
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Marcelo Diez, de Green Chips, anticipa que prueban snacks con hortalizas y frutas.
July 16, 2017
Argentina: Elaboran snacks de papa con tecnología de horneado
Al no haber fritura, el producto tiene 7 veces menos grasas y apenas 146 calorías por envase de 40 gramos.
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Argentina: Puja empresarial con el Gobierno por importaciones y cierre de industrias
July 14, 2017
Argentina: Puja empresarial con el Gobierno por importaciones y cierre de industrias
El conflicto por el cierre de la planta de Pepsico en Vicente López volvió a evidenciar los problemas competitivos de la industria alimenticia y los altos costos logísticos. También renovó el enojo gubernamental por la forma en que algunas empresas reaccionan ante la coyuntura económica
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Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito Lay division, today announced it has narrowed its 'Do Us a Flavor' contest submissions to 10 semifinalist flavors.
July 10, 2017
Lay's names SEMI-finalists in 'Do-Us-A-Flavor' the PITCH. Who will get to the next round?
Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito Lay division, today announced it has narrowed its 'Do Us a Flavor' contest submissions to 10 semifinalist flavors. Check back for the Three finalists on July 18!
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Potato prices in Tokyo supermarkets are down 10% compared to last year
July 10, 2017
Japan's potato supply is recovering as production returns to normal
Japan's potato supply is rebounding -- with wholesale and retail prices falling -- thanks to solid shipments from secondary producing regions starting in the spring.
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Wise Foods has formed brand partnerships with two US Pro Baseball teams: the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves
July 04, 2017
US Pro Baseball teams cash in on specifically designed and branded Wise Snacks
Wise Foods has formed brand partnerships with two US Pro Baseball teams: the New York Mets play the Atlanta Braves
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The Elea booth at Snackex 2017 in Vienna, Austria. Elea highlighted the opportunities PEF offers to the snack sector.
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July 01, 2017
Elea highlights benefits PEF for snack sector at Snackex 2017
Elea GmbH, leading manufacturer of equipment for Pulsed Electric Field treatment (PEF) used the recently concluded Snackex to highlight the opportunities PEF offers to snack manufacturers. Elea also introduce its Elea SmoothCut™ One system.
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In four recently launched snack packs Snyder's - Lance is combining the strengths of its category leading individual snack brands.
June 29, 2017
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. appoints Brian Driscoll as President and CEO
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced yesterday that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Brian Driscoll as its President and Chief Executive Officer.
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The award-winning British Pipers Crisps potato chips can now be enjoyed by more Americans
June 27, 2017
More British Crisps coming to the United States: Pipers Crisps Potato Chips
World Finer Foods, a premier marketer of specialty foods in the United States, partners with Pipers Crisp Co. to bring more of the award-winning British Pipers Crisps potato chips to the US
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Argentina: Pepsico traslada su planta a Mar del Plata
June 21, 2017
Argentina: Pepsico traslada su planta a Mar del Plata
Luego de conocerse la noticia que la productora de bebidas y alimentos Pepsico había cesado las operaciones de su planta ubicada en Florida, donde empleaba a 600 personas, la firma anunció que se trasladará a Mar del Plata, por la mayor “cercanía en la relación con los agricultores y proveedores de papa”.
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