News on Chips and Snacks

SNAXPO23 is the larger of the two major events organized by SNAC International (SNAXPO and SNX). SNX was held for the first time in 2022
February 19, 2023

SNAC International Unveils SNAXPO23 Show Features

SNAXPO23, to be held March 19-21 in Orlando, FL, will include a Startups Hub, Co-Pack Central, Flavor Showdown, Knowledge Zone, and SNAC Bites.
Unique Snacks Redefines Pretzels with Puffzels Launch
February 14, 2023

Unique Snacks Redefines Pretzels with Puffzels Launch

Unique Snacks, a sixth-generation family snack business, is well-known for its variety of Original Splits Pretzels, Pretzel Shells, Sourdough Craft Beer Pretzel Rings and award-winning pretzel dips.
Land sale provides plot for new Walkers facility
February 12, 2023

Land sale provides plot for new Walkers facility

The food manufacturer intends to expand its operations in the area, having agreed to purchase the 6.4-acre site off Thurcaston Road from the city council for more than GBP 3.5m (USD 4.2m).
Patatas Fritas Productos Monti
February 06, 2023

La fábrica de patatas fritas Productos Monti mejora sus instalaciones con una inversión de más de 20.000 EUR

Productos Monti, la fábrica de patatas fritas reconocida en el mercado por la sostenibilidad de sus productos, anuncia hoy una importante inversión.
Snack Sales Surge During Super Bowl Week
February 05, 2023

Snack Sales in the United States Surge During Super Bowl Week

Snack food sales in the United States jumped 10.5% to USD 616 million during Super Bowl Week 2022, according to new data from IRI commissioned by SNAC International (SNAC).
Dayton snack company Mikesell’s announces closure after more than 100 years
February 05, 2023

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

Mikesell’s, a snack food company based in Dayton, Ohio, has announced it will be closing after more than 100 years in business. Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s, thanked the community, consumers, and partners for their support over the past 112 years.
Frito-Lay Snack Index Reveals Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl
February 02, 2023

Frito-Lay Snack Index: Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

With Super Bowl LVII just around the corner, consumers are looking forward to not only rooting for their teams, but also enjoying their favorite snacks alongside family and friends.
New Plant-Based Snack Features Smooth, Creamy Taste and Green Peas as the First IngredientNew Plant-Based Snack Features Smooth, Creamy Taste and Green Peas as the First Ingredient
January 29, 2023

Calbee expands its range of Harvest Snaps with a new flavor: White Cheddar

Calbee's Harvest Snaps is introducing a righteously cheesy addition to its lineup of veggie snacks: White Cheddar Baked Green Pea Snacks.
FrontWell Capital Partners Provides USD 7.4 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Savor Street Foods
January 20, 2023

New credit facility to fuel growth Pretzel manufacturer Savor Street Foods

FrontWell Capital Partners Inc. ("FrontWell") announced the closing of a USD 7.4 million secured credit facility with Savor Street Foods Inc. ("SSF" or the "Company"), a Pennsylvania-based food manufacturer producing an array of health‐conscious pretzel snacks.
Campbell to Consolidate Snacks Offices and Invest USD 50 Million in Camden Headquarters to Fuel Next Chapter of Growth
January 20, 2023

Campbell to Consolidate Snacks Offices and Invest USD 50 Million in Camden Headquarters

Campbell Soup Company is closing its Snacks offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Norwalk, Connecticut. Most of the company’s office-based employees will be unified in its headquarters in Camden.
Frito-Lay Transforms California Facility into Showcase for Sustainability
January 19, 2023

Frito-Lay Transforms its Modesto, CA Facility into a Showcase for Sustainability

Frito-Lay announced the near completion of its Modesto, California, facility's transformation into a first-of-its-kind showcase for sustainable manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution technologies.
Insane price of bag of chips at Woolies
January 17, 2023

Australian potato shortage now impacting potato chips as well as frozen fries

Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has confirmed a major potato shortage has caused the price of potato-based snacks to soar – resulting in 'insane prices' for a single bag of chips.
Zweifel Pomy-Chips relies on VAM Watertech recirculation system
January 10, 2023

Zweifel Pomy-Chips relies on VAM Watertech water recirculation system

Zweifel Pomy-Chips AG has been the leading potato chip manufacturer in Switzerland for many years. Every day, tons of raw material from Swiss fields are processed into high-quality, crispy chips for the food retail trade throughout Switzerland.
Balaji Wafers plans new unit in Belagavi, Karnataka
December 20, 2022

Savory Snack manufacturer Balaji Wafers plans new factory in Karnataka, India

Savory Snack manufacturer Balaji Wafers is planning to set up a wafers and namkeen manufacturing unit at Kanagale Industrial Area in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India
Bugles have disappeared from Canadian stores
December 18, 2022

Bugles have disappeared from Canadian stores

Bugles are still sold in the United States but have been discontinued in Canada for several months — just one of the latest products American food manufacturers are no longer selling in Canada.
Campbell Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
December 18, 2022

Campbell reported first-quarter fiscal 2023 Results

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) reported results for its first-quarter fiscal 2023.
Frito-Lay Declares 2022 'The Year of Crunch'
December 13, 2022

Frito-Lay Declares 2022 'The Year of Crunch'

What does a perfect snack do? It crunches! The 'crunch' factor was on top as an important component of the perfect snack in the latest Frito-Lay U.S. Trend Index.
Kent Crisps launches an online shop just in time for Christmas.
December 06, 2022

Kent Crisps (United Kingdom) launches an online shop just in time for Christmas.

Kent Crisps, the award-winning, Kentish snack brand, has launched a brand-new, modern website with an online shop just in time for the festive season. Following high demand from the brand's loyal customers, the website will allow them to discover and shop

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