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Savory snack food sales reached USD 742 million during Super Bowl Week 2025, highlighting strong consumer demand across categories such as chips, popcorn, pretzels, cheese snacks, and pork rinds, according to Circana data commissioned by SNAC International
February 09, 2026
Super Bowl Week 2025 drives USD 742M in savory snack sales, Circana data shows
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.
Charles Coristine, CEO and president of LesserEvil
September 09, 2024
The Lesser Evil: 52-year-old quit his job, bought a failing snack company for USD 250,000 - now brings in USD 103 million a year
Charles Coristine quit his job at Morgan Stanley and bought the snack company LesserEvil in 2011. The company was losing money at the time. As CEO and president, he grew its annual gross sales to USD 103.3 million in 2023 and got its snacks into major retailers and corner stores across the United States. 
Most Innovative New Product Awards at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024
May 14, 2024
Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners
Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced the winners of the 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards, recognizing excellence in 13 categories and showcasing the most innovative ideas, concepts, and products across the candy and snack industries.
The Shearer’s Foods plant south of Hermiston still smolders Wednesday morning after a reported boiler explosion sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon at the snack food manufacturing facility. Courtesy: Brandon Artz.
February 28, 2022
Boiler explosion guts Hermiston potato chip plant
One of the area’s largest manufacturers is gone, after a boiler explosion at Shearer’s Foods plant south of Hermiston sparked a dramatic fire Tuesday afternoon.
An impression of some of the products manufactured by RW Garcia. Utz Brands is to acquire the company.
November 05, 2021
United States: Utz Brands to Acquire RW Garcia
Utz Brands Inc; a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement with R.W. Garcia Holdings to acquire the equity and certain real estate assets related to the operation of RW Garcia.
Andy Capps Beer Battered Onion rings.
October 05, 2021
Conagra Brands Debuts Snacking Innovation at 2021 NACS Show
Conagra Brands, Inc., one of North America's leading branded food companies, is returning to the National Association of Convenience Stores' 2021 NACS Show with a dynamic assortment of snacking solutions.
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Dylan Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Utz (Courtesy: Utz Brands)
July 28, 2021
UTZ Brands Announces Promotions to Executive Management Team as Company Positions for Next Phase of Growth
Utz Brands, Inc. announced several changes to its Executive Management Team. The announcements reflect the Company’s ongoing process of evaluating capabilities needed to better position Utz for its next phase of growth.
Popping into summer, the limited-edition flavor is set to delight fans nationwide who are looking for a fun yet smart snacking option.
April 29, 2021
Smartfood® Popcorn And Krispy Kreme® Unveil Iconic Flavor Mashup With Smartfood® Original Glazed Doughnut
Popping into summer, the limited-edition flavor is set to delight fans nationwide who are looking for a fun yet smart snacking option. After years of anticipation, Smartfood® has released a once-in-a-lifetime flavor experience for fans – just in time for summer.
Utz Brands CEO says that Boulder Canyon potato chips are doing well with customers looking for healthier snacks (Courtesy: AP)
March 28, 2021
Utz CEO says that Boulder Canyon potato chips are doing well with customers looking for healthier snacks
Some Utz Brands buyers are opting for snacks with healthier ingredients such as the avocado oil used to cook the Boulder Canyon potato chips, Utz Brands CEO Dylan Lissette told CNBC.
Utz Brands To Acquire Vitner’s Snack Food Brand And Distribution Assets; Expands Utz’s Position In Chicago And The Midwest
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.
Snack Leader Addresses Consumer Desires for Convenience and Customization through Innovative Approach on Snacks.com
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.
US Snack manufacturer Utz Is in Merger Talks With Blank-Check Firm Collier
May 12, 2020
Snack Manufacturer Utz Is in Merger Talks With Investment Company Collier Creek
Potato chip-maker Utz Quality Foods is in talks to be acquired by Collier Creek Holdings, a company started by former Blackstone Group Inc. executives, according to people familiar with the matter.
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