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.
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 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.
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. Sponsored Content
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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.
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
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 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. Sponsored Content
October 23, 2020
Mikesell's Snack Food Company adds new flavors to their lineup
Two new flavors are being added to Mikesell's Snack Food Company's potato chip line up: Salt & Lime and Pepperoni Pizza Puffcorn.
October 16, 2020
Boulder Canyon Debuts New Thin & Crispy Potato Chips Made With Avocado Oil
Boulder Canyon brings adventurous, flavorful snack food innovation to those seeking a better-for-you experience with their new Thin & Crispy potato chips.
October 09, 2020
Utz Brands Appoints Shannan Redcay To Senior Vice President Of Innovation And Value Creation
Seeking to further accelerate innovation as consumer snacking continues to rise, Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) announced it has appointed Shannan Redcay to the role of Senior Vice President of Innovation and Value Creation.
July 31, 2020
Cocina Azul's chile relleno Inspires new Lay’s chip
A dish from an Albuquerque restaurant is one of five nationwide to be the inspiration behind a series of new Lay's potato chip flavors that will hit the stores by the end of the month.
July 16, 2020
Frito-Lay announces a $200 Million Expansion of its largest US production plant in Perry, Georgia
Snack manufacturer Frito-Lay will expand its operations in Perry, Georgia, already its largest US Manufacturing facility. The $200 million investment in the production of Baked Cheetos Puffs and Tortilla Chips creates 120 new jobs.
June 12, 2020
Limited-Edition Pringles® Flavor Packs The Juicy Layers Of A Wendy's Baconator Into One Crunchy Bite
Bacon lovers rejoice! The masters of flavor at Pringles® have done it again — this time in partnership with the queen of hamburgers, Wendy's®.Frequently Asked Questions
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