Chips y Aperitivos de América del Norte

Octubre 21, 2013

Higher volume foods may offer potential strategy to avoid overeating

Two new studies presented by ConAgra Foods at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' 2013 Food &Nutrition Conference &Expo™ show that choosing foods with more volume, like egg whites and popcorn, can be an effective strategy to avoid excess ca...

Octubre 08, 2013

Tortatos: a new half corn, half potato chip from tortilla chip maker RW Garcia

Inspired by a young member of the Garcia family, RW Garcia, the Northern California-based family-owned-and-operated leading maker of artisan and all-natural corn-based snacks, has introduced an entirely new kind of chip: Tortatos.

Octubre 08, 2013

Allergy Alert: Undeclared Milk in Certain Pringles Brand Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Kellogg Canada Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume certain Pringles* brand Salt &Vinegar Potato Chips. The affected product contains milk which is not declared on the label.

Septiembre 05, 2013

Fried in Avocado or Olive Oil: New Boulder Canyon Cut Ridged Potato Chips

To advance its position as one of the nation's premier natural snack food brands, Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods has introduced two new varieties of its Canyon Cut line of kettle-cooked, ridged potato chips that appear in grocery stores this month.

Agosto 28, 2013

Snyder's - Lance acquires snack food distributor Stateline Services Corporation

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), has acquired substantially all assets of Stateline Service Corporation ("Stateline"), a snack food distributor in Massachusetts.

Agosto 24, 2013

Allergy Alert - Undeclared milk in certain Orion brand Italian Gratin flavoured Italian potato chips

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fukuda Trading Co. Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume certain Orion brand Italian Gratin flavoured Italian potato chips, listed below.

Agosto 22, 2013

El consumo de Snacks sigue en fase de crecimiento

Son cada vez más los consumidores que se preocupan por la clase de productos que toman durante sus ingestas diarias, incluso se es muy exigente con los productos que se utilizan para ‘picar’ entre horas: el sector de los snacks dulces y saldos ha exper...

Agosto 19, 2013

Solid Sales Value Growth in US Savory Snacks Market

Sweet and savory snacks experienced a 4% current value growth in the United States in 2012, according to research from Euromonitor International.

Agosto 02, 2013

Snack Food Company LesserEvil now operates factory in Danbury, CT

Snack Food Company LesserEvil has set up a new factory in Danbury, Connecticut where it now produces kettle corn and Popcorn made from chia seeds.

Julio 28, 2013

Lays 'Do Us a Flavour' Canada finalists announced

Following Canada's overwhelming response to the Lay's 'Do Us a Flavour' contest, Canadian comedic legend and campaign spokesperson Martin Short announces the four finalist potato chip flavour candidates.

Julio 03, 2013

New owner plans to take Saratoga Chips nationwide

Dreams do come true—just ask Danny and Shelly Jameson who started Saratoga Chips out of a back room in their house just four years ago and have just sold it to investors who are not only keeping the Jameson’s on, but have plans of taking the brand nati...

Estante (góndola) de un supermercado con productos de Frito Lay

Julio 01, 2013

Cómo se prepara PepsiCo para la guerra de snacks en nuevos mercados

La CEO, Nooyi, compró una láctea de la era soviética para expandir la distribución de los lucrativos productos de la compañía. “Es sólo una base. Se hace por los países de la ex URSS”.

Junio 30, 2013

Portion size & size label affect how much we eat

Portions (8, 12 or 16 ounces) are given different labels – small, medium or large – at different restaurants. Research shows consumers use such labels to dictate how much food they think is a “normal” portion, and then adjust their intake accordingly.

Junio 27, 2013

USDA announces 'Smart Snacks in School' nutrition standards

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that under USDA's new "Smart Snacks in School"nutrition standards, America's students will be offered healthier food options during the school day.

Mayo 21, 2013

Snack Food Association responds to (IOM) Report: Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence

The Snack Food Association (SFA) and the American Bakers Association (ABA) believe the findings from the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Report: Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence add a vital new perspective to the national discussion o...

Mayo 20, 2013

Tom Dempsey Named New CEO of Snack Food Association

Tom Dempsey, former President of UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Snack Food Association (SFA), effective July 1, 2013.

Mayo 08, 2013

Inventure Foods Receives Gluten-Free Certification For Boulder Canyon Products & Manufacturing Facilities

Inventure Foods, Inc. has received certification from the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) for its Boulder Canyon™ Natural Foods products and manufacturing facilities in Bluffton, Indiana. and Goodyear, Arizona.

Mayo 08, 2013

Simplot asks USDA for deregulation of their GM Innate potatoes

The J.R Simplot Company has petitioned the USDA to deregulate their new genetically engineered Innate™ Potatoes and the public comment period has just been opened up on that petition.