News on Chips and Snacks from Northern America

Snack Sales Surge During Super Bowl Week

February 05, 2023

Snack Sales in the United States Surge During Super Bowl Week

Snack food sales in the United States jumped 10.5% to USD 616 million during Super Bowl Week 2022, according to new data from IRI commissioned by SNAC International (SNAC).

Dayton snack company Mikesell’s announces closure after more than 100 years

February 05, 2023

Potato chip manufacturer Mikesell’s will close after producing snacks for 112 years

Mikesell’s, a snack food company based in Dayton, Ohio, has announced it will be closing after more than 100 years in business. Luke Mapp, President of Mikesell’s, thanked the community, consumers, and partners for their support over the past 112 years.

Frito-Lay Snack Index Reveals Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

February 02, 2023

Frito-Lay Snack Index: Running Out of Snacks is Worse Than Losing the Super Bowl

With Super Bowl LVII just around the corner, consumers are looking forward to not only rooting for their teams, but also enjoying their favorite snacks alongside family and friends.

New Plant-Based Snack Features Smooth, Creamy Taste and Green Peas as the First IngredientNew Plant-Based Snack Features Smooth, Creamy Taste and Green Peas as the First Ingredient

January 29, 2023

Calbee expands its range of Harvest Snaps with a new flavor: White Cheddar

Calbee's Harvest Snaps is introducing a righteously cheesy addition to its lineup of veggie snacks: White Cheddar Baked Green Pea Snacks.

FrontWell Capital Partners Provides USD 7.4 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Savor Street Foods

January 20, 2023

New credit facility to fuel growth Pretzel manufacturer Savor Street Foods

FrontWell Capital Partners Inc. ("FrontWell") announced the closing of a USD 7.4 million secured credit facility with Savor Street Foods Inc. ("SSF" or the "Company"), a Pennsylvania-based food manufacturer producing an array of health‐conscious pretzel snacks.

January 20, 2023

Campbell to Consolidate Snacks Offices and Invest USD 50 Million in Camden Headquarters

Campbell Soup Company is closing its Snacks offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Norwalk, Connecticut. Most of the company’s office-based employees will be unified in its headquarters in Camden.

Frito-Lay Transforms California Facility into Showcase for Sustainability

January 19, 2023

Frito-Lay Transforms its Modesto, CA Facility into a Showcase for Sustainability

Frito-Lay announced the near completion of its Modesto, California, facility's transformation into a first-of-its-kind showcase for sustainable manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution technologies.

December 18, 2022

Bugles have disappeared from Canadian stores

Bugles are still sold in the United States but have been discontinued in Canada for several months — just one of the latest products American food manufacturers are no longer selling in Canada.

Campbell Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

December 18, 2022

Campbell reported first-quarter fiscal 2023 Results

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) reported results for its first-quarter fiscal 2023.

December 13, 2022

Frito-Lay Declares 2022 'The Year of Crunch'

What does a perfect snack do? It crunches! The 'crunch' factor was on top as an important component of the perfect snack in the latest Frito-Lay U.S. Trend Index.

December 04, 2022

After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. is closing

It’s an end to an era for one Maui snack business. After about 50 years Maui Potato Chip Inc. will be closing up shop on Dec. 15. The store is currently located at 295 Lalo St. in Kahului on Maui and only has a few more weeks

December 03, 2022

US Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.8% but decreased in volume sales by 2.1% from July - September 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a small decrease in volume sales.

November 03, 2022

Frito-Lay® Introduces Minis: New Bite-Sized Versions of Iconic Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips Flavors

The snacking world is about to get much bigger thanks to a new miniature innovation from Frito-Lay. Frito-Lay Minis are available for the brands Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips.

October 24, 2022

PepsiCo confirms Tesla Semi truck deliveries to start in December

PepsiCo Inc confirmed that it would take delivery of Tesla Inc's Semi trucks on Dec. 1, becoming the first company to receive its orders of the much-delayed electric vehicle.

October 16, 2022

Grippo's issues voluntary recall of Bar-B-Q flavored potato chips

Grippo Foods Inc., the Cincinnati-based snack food manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall of some of its Bar-B-Q potato chips, the Ohio Department of Agriculture said.

KFC teams up with PepsiCo on limited-edition potato chips

October 12, 2022

KFC teams up with PepsiCo in Canada for a limited-edition potato chip flavour

KFC has partnered with PepsiCo Foods Canada to create a new flavour of potato chip for the Ruffles brand. The new Ruffles KFC Original Recipe Chicken-flavoured potato chips are available for a limited time.

October 05, 2022

Utz Brands Announces CEO Succession Plan

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has announced that, after 27 years with the Company, Dylan Lissette, currently Chief Executive Officer, will be appointed Executive Chairman of the Board

September 26, 2022

Boulder Canyon Partners With Yellowbird Foods For Limited-Edition Habanero Kettle-Style Potato Chips

Boulder Canyon, a line of better-for-you, kettle-style potato chips offered by Utz Brands Inc., has partnered with Austin-based hot sauce darling, Yellowbird Foods