Chips y Aperitivos de Las Américas

Octubre 23, 2014

Snack Food Association partners with the Pack Expo

The Snack Food Association (SFA) will participate in the PACK EXPO Partner Program November 2-5, 2014 at McCormick Place in Chicago, SFA President & CEO Tom Dempsey announced.

Octubre 21, 2014

Jalapeño Mac N' Cheese the best tasting chip of the 2014 Lays Canada Do Us a Flavour contest

The winner of the Lay's Canada 2014 Do Us a Flavour contest is Jalapeño Mac N' Cheese on Lay's Wavy, submitted by Randall Litman from Calgary.

Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored potato chips winner of Lay's "Do Us A Flavor" contest in the United States

Octubre 21, 2014

Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored potato chips winner of Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor' contest in the US

Today, Lay's Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored potato chips was announced as the winner of this year's Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor' contest

Octubre 15, 2014

Cargill and ConAgra Foods bring Hunt's and ACT II brands to Brazil

Cargill and ConAgra Foods, Inc. announce a partnership to bring the Hunt’s® line of condiments and ACT II® microwave popcorn to Brazil.

Octubre 14, 2014

Indra Nooyi: 'It's got to be a passion, it's gotta be your calling'

Already sixty-six billion dollars in revenue, Pepsico faces growth demands from investors at four to six percent a year--which, Nooyi says, means the company needs to find an additional three and a half to four billion dollars of revenue. Every year.

Snyder's of Hanover Oktoberfest Pretzels (Limited Edition)

Octubre 13, 2014

Snyders of Hanover brings Oktoberfest Home with Limited Edition Pretzels

While millions of people from around the world traveled to the iconic Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany this year, Snyder's of Hanover is giving consumers a way to experience the annual beer festival from the comfort of their own homes with the introduction of new Limited Edition Oktoberfest pretzels.

Octubre 11, 2014

Calbee North America sets up new snack manufacturing plant in Mississippi

Snack food manufacturer Calbee North America announces the company has located operations in the former BMW distribution facility in Senatobia, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate investment of $51.1 million and will create 254 jobs over the next five years.

Indra Nooyi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo

Octubre 09, 2014

PepsiCo Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results

PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) today reported organic revenue growth of 3.1 percent and core earnings per share of $1.36 for the third quarter.

Rendering of the innovation center of Diamond Foods in Salem (ZGF Architects)

Octubre 09, 2014

Diamond Foods builds new innovation center in Salem, Oregon

Diamond Foods, the company behind Kettle Brand and Kettle Chips will start construction this week of a product development and testing center, located adjacent to the Kettle Brand® production facility in Salem, Oregon

Octubre 05, 2014

Potato Chips Beware: New Beanitos Bean Snack Chips Emerging as One of Industry’s Fastest Growers

A new survey finds that 77 percent of U.S. adults say beans are healthier than potatoes, just one of the key insights executives at Beanitos, the first all-natural bean-based chip company, say is driving the company’s exponential year-over-year growth.

Septiembre 25, 2014

The Real Deal Snacks Earn 'Non-GMO Project Verified' Seal

Keystone Food Products is pleased to announce that its signature line of snacks, The Real Deal Snacks, has received the Non-GMO Project Verified seal from the Non-GMO Project, an independent verification that assures a product has been produced according to best practices for GMO avoidance.

Septiembre 11, 2014

US Potato Exports Hit New Records In Both Value & Volume (expanded)

The value of all U.S. potato exports reached $1,755,544,515 for the recently completed July 2013 – June 2014 marketing year. This is an expanded version of an earlier publication.

Septiembre 04, 2014

Yupi, la marca colombiana de pasabocas, mejora la producción de papa con asesor de Israel

Con agronómos locales, Avi Nachmias ha apoyado a los agricultores para sumar productividad.

Septiembre 02, 2014

Life Choice Introduces Delight Bites Multi-Grain Snacks

Life Choice, a brand of ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), has introduced Delight Bites, a puffed, multi-grain snack that’s light, crispy and loaded with taste.

Agosto 26, 2014

La humilde papa pierde lugar en EE.UU.

Cae el consumo por la competencia de alimentos supuestamente más sanos y por el menor tiempo disponible para cocinar.

Agosto 25, 2014

Saratoga Chips sees strong growth under new ownership

Saratoga Chips, America’s first kettle chip, has achieved strong growth since new owners purchased the company in the summer of 2013.

Agosto 25, 2014

Snack Food Association releases Statement on Sodium and Cardiovascular Disease Studies

“Research released on sodium and cardiovascular disease in today’s [August 14] New England Journal of Medicine adds to the national discussion of sodium's role in the American diet,” says Snack Food Association (SFA) CEO Tom Dempsey.