Chips y Aperitivos de América del Norte

Septiembre 24, 2009

ConAgra sales fall short, profit tops forecasts

ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG.N) posted weaker quarterly sales though its profit beat expectations, raising concerns about the strength of its brands as consumers turn more to private-label products.Shares of the maker of Banquet frozen dinners and Hebrew Nat...

Septiembre 24, 2009

Heidi Kleinbach-Sauter appointed as Pepsico's Senior Vice President, R&D, Global Foods

PepsiCo, Inc., (NYSE: PEP) today announced that Heidi Kleinbach-Sauter, Ph.D., will join PepsiCo as senior vice president, R&D Global Foods, reporting to Dr. Mehmood Khan, PepsiCo chief scientific officer and John Compton, CEO, PepsiCo Americas Foo...

Septiembre 22, 2009

US Salted Snack Producer Wise Foods Refinancing

Wise Foods, Inc., a leading regional salty snack company, announced today the completion of a new $25 million credit facility. The new facility is being provided by GMAC Commercial Finance, as Lender and Arranger, and Siemens Financial Services, Inc. a...

Septiembre 21, 2009

Scott Heldreth promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations at Shearer's Foods

Scott Heldreth has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations. In his expanded role, Mr. Heldreth will continue to lead Shearer’s Information Technology and Distribution groups, and will now also have executive responsibility for Shearer’s Lubb...

Septiembre 21, 2009

New Ad Agency for Kettle Chips

Kettle Foods has tapped independent Cultivator Advertising &Design here for ad services following a review.The Salem, Ore.-based client provides the agency with a potential creative showcase, and work is set to break next month, targeting consumers...

Septiembre 16, 2009

Frito-Lay to invest $28.5 million at its Beloit plant

Frito-Lay plans to invest $28.5 million at its Beloit plant, a move that helps retain 500 jobs and adds about 25 new positions. Since 2001, Frito-Lay has invested $20 million into the plant that has an annual payroll of about $32 million and has cons...

Septiembre 13, 2009

Jones Potato Chips is expanding

Jones Potato Chip Co. is in the midst of a $3 million expansion at a new location on Bowman Street, just one mile north of the existing plant at 265 Bowman St. The move -- still in progress -- will enable the small business to expand its presence in ...

Septiembre 11, 2009

Supermarket Guru: Snacking is driven by value and health

Since so many consumers feel they lack control over significant economic matters today, they compensate by snacking. It’s the tiniest affordable slack that people allow themselves in order to feel a bit more comforted or a bit less frustrated. Although...

Septiembre 04, 2009

Sustainability at Frito-Lay (Phil Lempert Supermarket Guru)

What began as two small, mom-and-pop chip operations back in the early 1930’s is now the largest snack-selling company in the United States. Today, Frito-Lay, maker of such favorites as LAY'S®, FRITOS®, CHEETOS® and SUNCHIPS®, has more than fifteen $10...

Agosto 31, 2009

Today's kids' menus are so.... last year.

Mintel Menu Insights, which tracks restaurant menu trends, says the average kids’ menu doesn’t offer enough variety or healthy food, even as parents, kids and chefs alike call out for better options.Analyzing kids’ menus from 2005 to the present, Minte...

Agosto 20, 2009

Boulder Canyon(TM) Natural Foods Introduces First Snack Chip Made From Rice and Adzuki Beans

Boulder Canyon(TM) Natural Foods, a leading manufacturer of all-natural snack foods, has introduced the first mainstream consumer product in the U.S. to feature the adzuki bean, which is celebrated in the Far East for its natural healing and health pr...

Agosto 19, 2009

Popcorn full of anti-oxidants

Salty snacks like popcorn and certain cereals may be healthier than previously thought thanks to their unusually high antioxidant content.New evidence presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society (ASC) indicates that some snacks and cereals ...

Agosto 12, 2009

Frito-Lay's Killingly Facility 'Gets Off the Grid'

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay Killingly, Conn., manufacturing facility today celebrated the inauguration of its Co-Generation system, which will generate almost 100% of the site's electrical requirements. To maximize the system, the facility will utilize the was...

Agosto 06, 2009

'100 Ways to Enjoy Pringles' Sweepstake in the US

Now that every Super Stack can comes with 100 even-crispier crisps, Pringles wants to celebrate by inviting U.S. fans to have fun and enter the "100 Ways to Enjoy Pringles"sweepstakes. From August 5 through September 11, Pringles lovers acro...

Agosto 05, 2009

Procter and Gamble sold less Pringles in Q4

The Procter &Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), manufacturer of consumer products in the personal care and household cleaning segments AND manufacturer of PRINGLES, reported financial results for Q4 and its fiscal year ending June 30. P&G announced dil...

Agosto 05, 2009

New Smart Choices Symbol on nearly 200 ConAgra Foods Products

As part of its ongoing commitment to help Americans lead healthier lives, ConAgra Foods will feature the Smart Choice Program™ logo on many of its products. The Smart Choices Program symbol, which is displayed on the front of qualifying food packages, ...

Agosto 04, 2009

PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 billion;shares up

PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N) agreed to buy its bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group Inc (PBG.N) and PepsiAmericas Inc (PAS.N) in a sweetened $7.8 billion deal, after a decade of operating as separate companies, as it seeks to cut costs and boost profits in North America.

Julio 31, 2009

USPB trademarks 'Potatoes Goodness unearthed' slogan

The Potato industry’s “Potatoes … Goodness Unearthed” slogan has officially become a registered trademark.The slogan — which grower-shippers, packers, retailers and other allied industry have been using on bags, bins and boxes since 2008 — will now in...