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Hungritos will showcase its customizable dehydrated potato flakes and potato powder at SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon. The company aims to connect with snack manufacturers, food processors and buyers seeking potato-based ingredient solutions.

ELEA Technology GmbH has secured European Patent EP 3 641 559 B1 for a Pulsed Electric Field process that enables flavors, spices, and additives to penetrate food products before frying or drying, improving flavor consistency and product quality.

As processors increasingly work with potatoes sourced from more challenging growing conditions, FAM STUMABO has introduced StoneExtractor to improve stone evacuation within the cutting head and reduce the operational impact of embedded stones.

A survey by Lamb Weston reveals Brits are embracing global flavours at home, with younger generations leading the trend by adding chilli oils, spices and international-inspired twists to everyday meals and chips.

PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore (USD 665 million) in India by 2030, mainly to expand the manufacturing capacity of its foods business. The investment will focus primarily on three manufacturing facilities located in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu.

On the occasion of Snackex, taking place on June 17–18 in Lisbon, Limagrain Ingredients is showcasing blue masa flour, a naturally distinctive ingredient designed to support snack manufacturers in addressing key challenges around innovation, naturalness and product performance.

At SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon, Euroma will showcase 'Flavour without compromise,' highlighting bold seasoning trends, salt and sugar reduction solutions, and tailored flavour innovations for the savoury snacks industry.

Pringles continues expanding its potato chip lineup with a wide range of savory, spicy, salty and seasonal flavors designed to appeal to snack fans across different tastes and occasions worldwide.

Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee will temporarily switch selected potato chip packaging to grayscale due to supply chain disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.

Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.

Utz Brands reported Q1 2026 net sales growth of 2.6% to USD 361.3 million, while branded salty snacks sales rose 5.2%. The company improved margins and cash flow performance and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is recalling limited Zapp’s and Dirty chips after a seasoning ingredient may contain Salmonella. No illnesses reported. Consumers should not eat affected products and can request refunds.

General Mills agreed to sell its Brazil business to 3corações, including brands Yoki and Kitano. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026, pending approvals.

Rosenqvists Food Technologies will again sponsor the Snack Science Hub, the seminar programme organised by the European Snacks Association and hosted during SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 17-18.

Private label is reshaping Europe’s grocery sector, reaching 38.8% share across 17 markets. Once seen as budget, it now rivals brands in quality and trust. With a Euro 387B market, retailers and producers like Agristo drive growth and innovation.

Bikaji Foods International has announced that its founder, Chairman and Whole-Time Director Shiv Ratan Agarwal passed away on April 23, 2026, according to a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges.

Americana Foods opened a new office in Jeddah, expanding in Saudi Arabia at a time it boosts its potato processing capacity through a joint investment with Farm Frites in a frozen French fries plant in Riyadh.

Bagged Snacks is a powerhouse category for the convenience channel. Worth over GBP 5.3 billion (USD 6.6 billion) and outpacing the growth of other key impulse categories, it’s a primary driver of footfall, appearing in one in every five C&I baskets.