News on Chips and Snacks from the Americas

Amazon appointed the former CEO of Pepsi to its board

February 26, 2019

Indra Nooyi, former CEO of Pepsico, appointed to Amazon's board of directors

Amazon said on Monday it named former PepsiCo Chief Executive Officer Indra Nooyi as a director of the company and appointed her to the audit committee of the board.

February 12, 2019

Rap Snacks Potato Chips reveal four new Cardi B flavors

Rap Snacks, the company that uses rappers to promote the brand’s different flavors, has now boosted its inventory by putting out four different flavors of Cardi B chips.

January 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.

January 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.

January 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

January 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.

January 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.

January 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

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 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.

November 27, 2018

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Continues Growth and Innovation with Launch of Microwave Popcorn

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, of Conagra Brands, Inc Most Loved Flavors - Sea Salt, Real Butter and Lightly Sweet Kettle Corn - Can Now Be Enjoyed in a New Way

November 27, 2018

Route 11 Potato Chips releases new salt and pepper flavor

Route 11 Potato Chips received a “Best in Virginia Award” on November 1 for their new 'salt and pepper' flavored potato chips

November 11, 2018

Empresa boliviana procesa hasta seis toneladas de papa al dia

Ubicada en Apote (entre Tiquipaya y El Paso), la compañía Pa&Pa procesa cerca de 6.000 kilos de papa al día, ofrece empleo directo a más de 55 personas y beneficia indirectamente a más de 2.000 familias a las que compra la materia prima.

November 08, 2018

Pringles Thanksgiving dinner chips (turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie flavoured) sell out in no time

Last Thanksgiving, Pringles® launched the Pringles Thanksgiving Dinner. This year, Pringles brought back the favorites from last year. Unfortunately supplies were (too) limited. They were all sold out after only 41 minutes.

November 04, 2018

New Frito-Lay IMAG!NE Snack Brand offers parents snack options for their kids

Pepsico subsidiary Frito-Lay North America has launched a new snack brand in the United States, marketed to parents for their kids named Imag!ne

October 30, 2018

Hippie Snacks Launches Cauliflower Crisps and Avocado Crisps in different flavours

Hippie Snacks, a Canadian company specializing in premium plant-based foods, has added two new products to its lineup: Cauliflower Crisps (in Original and Classic Ranch flavors) and Avocado Crisps (in the flavours Guacamole and Sea Salt).