Chips en Snacks

KOIKE-YA Launches One-Hand Potato Chips Packet

februari 12, 2019

KOIKE-YA Launches One-Hand 'drinkable' Potato Chips Packet

Japanese snack food manufacturer KOIKE-YA has created one-of-a-kind packaging that lets you suck up potato chips without touching one.

Kellogg Company to build new production line for Pringles in Poland

februari 05, 2019

Kellogg Company to build a new production plant for Pringles in Poland

The Kellogg Company is expanding its manufacturing facilities in Kutno, Poland. The expansion includes a new building and production line for its Pringles snacks

januari 31, 2019

Pringles 'flavor-stacking' back at the Super Bowl with depressed Alexa ad

Pringles made its Super Bowl debut in 2018, introducing Americans to the phenomenon 'Flavor Stacking.' This year, the Pringles brand is returning to the Big Game, showcasing a new advertisement in their 'Flavor Stacking' campaign.

januari 27, 2019

Las papas fritas argentinas Gauchitas, un éxito en Alemania

Desde 2015, la empresa elabora su materia prima. El proceso es artesanal, desde el corte del tubérculo hasta la fritura y el salado. Al día, fabrica 5000 paquetes.

januari 26, 2019

How much snacks do Americans eat during the Super Bowl?

Just how many snacks do Americans eat watching the Superbowl? SNAC International, the international trade association for the snack industry, looked into this and figured out how many snacks Americans purchased for the Super Bowl

The Good Crisp Announces Investment to Fuel 2019 Expansion

januari 24, 2019

The Good Crisp Company receives investments to Fuel Expansion

The Good Crisp Company, a brand of guilt free stacked chips, announced the closing of a new round of financing from CircleUp Growth Partners, a leading venture fund for innovative early-stage consumer brands.

januari 15, 2019

Crunch time for potato chips manufacturers as EU waste targets loom

The European Commission has set an EU-wide objective for all packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2030. However there is no easy packaging solution (yet) for manufacturers of potato chips.

januari 07, 2019

HIPPEAS closes $8M Round, Expects to Hit Profitability in 2019

Puff producer Hippeas this week closed an $8 million round of funding from previous investors. Venture group CAVU led the round with barkTHINS founder Scott Semel and some Hippeas employees also taking part.

januari 04, 2019

Pepsico introduces Hello Goodness Snackbot to campus for snack delivery

Pepsico introduced the the Hello Goodness Snackbot, an autonomous robot made by Robby Technologies - fully stocked with better-for-you snacks and beverages - to the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

januari 04, 2019

Aldi recalls batch of Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips due to mislabeling (milk ingredient not listed)

In cooperation with Olde York Potato Chips, ALDI has voluntarily recalled 96 cases of Clancy’s Wavy Potato Chips from limited stores as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of milk resulting from product mislabeling.

december 21, 2018

Vivek Sankaran appointed CEO of Frito-Lay North America

Pepsico announced today the appointment of Vivek Sankaran as CEO of Frito-Lay North America.

december 21, 2018

United Kingdom Potato Sales up to 2.2 million tonnes

Shoppers in the United Kingdom bought 1.4 per cent more fresh potatoes this year compared to last year and 3 per cent more than in 2015, new data shows.

december 21, 2018

Mark Clouse to take the reins at Campbell

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Mark A. Clouse, 50, as President and CEO of Campbell effective Jan. 22, 2019.

december 20, 2018

Pepsico to invest 1 billion in Pakistan

PepsiCo plans to invest US$1 billion in Pakistan over the next five years, the PepsiCo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA) Mike Spanos told Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting held in Islamabad late last month.

Walkers Launches First UK Recycling Scheme for Crisp Packets

december 18, 2018

Walkers Launches First UK Recycling Scheme for Potato Chips Packaging

Walkers is launching the first nationwide recycling scheme for potato chips bags, locally known as crisp packets. Working with recyclers, TerraCycle, the scheme will tap into an established network of recycling collection points around the UK.

december 07, 2018

Peatos Becomes the Fastest Growing Snack in the Produce Section

Launched less than a year ago, Los Angeles-based World Peas™ Brand Peatos™ puffed pea snacks are winning over taste buds throughout the United States

december 06, 2018

Makers Hawaiian Snack Brand face class-action lawsuit, claiming name is misleading since the chips are made in Washington State

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the maker of potato chips sold under the brand name Hawaiian, claiming the chips made in Washington State - and not on Hawaii - are misleading customers.

december 05, 2018

In Japan, Koikeya finally offers a potato chip with LESS flavour: 'barefaced' potato chips

Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them (in Japan!) as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.