News on Chips and Snacks from the Americas

Frito-Lay to Create 160 Jobs with Rosenberg, Texas, Plant Expansion
June 08, 2021

Frito-Lay to Create 160 Jobs with Rosenberg, Texas, Plant Expansion

Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo and leading snack manufacturer, along with Fort Bend County, today announced a $200 million investment at its Rosenberg, Texas, site.
New Frito-Lay 'Flavours From India' Potato Chips
June 08, 2021

Walmart brings Frito-Lay's 'Flavours From India' Potato Chips to Canada

Walmart Canada is excited to offer a brand new line of South Asian snack flavours in partnership with Frito-Lay Canada.
New Pringles® Wavy Pineapple Habanero Takes Your Taste Buds On A Tropical Getaway
June 03, 2021

New Pringles® Wavy Pineapple Habanero Takes Your Taste Buds On A Tropical Getaway

Available for a limited time, the Pringles Wavy Pineapple Habanero crisps deliver a tangy, smoky taste and the chance to win a sweet beach vacation.
Ruffles® Encourages Fans to Own Their Ridges with the Release of the Ultra-Custom Armored Ridge Tops Sneaker.
May 25, 2021

Pepsico promotes its Ruffles® Ridged potato chips ... with shoes???

Inspired by the defining characteristics of the signature chip, the sneakers are the edgy embodiment of what it means to own one's style, story - and your ridges.
Frito-Lay Snack Index: Summer 2021
May 20, 2021

Frito-Lay Snack Index: Summer 2021

Consumers Have 'Two Summers in One' Mentality as Memorial Day Approaches, Frito-Lay U.S. Snack Index Finds. Results flip: In 2020, more than 80 percent of Americans were staying home for Memorial Day; this year, 80 percent are gearing up to go out.
New Pringles® Flavor Gives Wendy's® Spicy Chicken Sandwich Lovers A New Reason To Drive Thru The Snack Aisle
May 20, 2021

New Pringles® Flavor Gives Wendy's® Spicy Chicken Sandwich Lovers A New Reason To Drive Thru The Snack Aisle

A New Reason To Drive Thru The Snack Aisle: Pringles and Wendy's are back with a spicy-chicken-inspired crisp that packs a punch in every bite.
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U.S. Potato Imports Continue to Increase.
May 19, 2021

United States Potato Imports Continue to Increase; More frozen potato products imported from Europe

Strong demand for potatoes and potato products and tight domestic supplies continues to drive increases in imports for the current (July – June) marketing year. For July 2020 – March 2021 total imports are up 9 percent, led by an 18% increase in chips and a 15 percent increase in dehydrated potatoes.
Herr's Launches 'Flavor Mix Mystery' Chip Asking Fans To Guess The Mystery Combination
May 19, 2021

Herr's Launches 'Flavor Mix Mystery' Chip Asking Fans To Guess The Mystery Combination

Nation's largest family-owned snack maker invites fans to guess the flavor combination for a chance to win $10,000.
Lay's® takes on three epic Canadian flavours in a #FlavourFaceOff
May 18, 2021

Lay's® takes on three epic Canadian flavours in a #FlavourFaceOff

The iconic Lay's® brand is putting some of our most iconic flavours from Doritos®, Ruffles® and Smartfood® on its classic potato chip to see who does it best in the ultimate Flavour Faceoff.
Utz Brands to Acquire Festida Foods
May 13, 2021

Utz Brands to Acquire Festida Foods

Utz Brands, Inc. announced that its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement with Great Lakes Festida Holdings, Inc. to acquire all of the assets, including the real estate located in Grand Rapids, MI, related to the operation of Festida Foods.
Cheetos And Doritos Go Head-to-Head In Epic Flamin' Hot Faceoff
May 03, 2021

Cheetos And Doritos Go Head-to-Head In Epic Flamin' Hot Faceoff

After years of fans debating and taking sides, Cheetos® and Doritos® will officially settle the score to see which beloved brand is truly the most loved. Will it be Team Cheetos, or will it be Team Doritos?
Smartfood® Popcorn And Krispy Kreme® Unveil Iconic Flavor Mashup With Smartfood® Original Glazed Doughnut.
April 29, 2021

Smartfood® Popcorn And Krispy Kreme® Unveil Iconic Flavor Mashup With Smartfood® Original Glazed Doughnut

Popping into summer, the limited-edition flavor is set to delight fans nationwide who are looking for a fun yet smart snacking option. After years of anticipation, Smartfood® has released a once-in-a-lifetime flavor experience for fans – just in time for summer.
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Shearer’s Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
April 25, 2021

Shearer’s Foods LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips

Shearer’s Foods LLC of Massillon, OH is voluntarily recalling two lots of 9.5 ounce bags of “Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips,” because they may contain undeclared milk.
PepsiCo Announces 2030 Goal to Scale Regenerative Farming Practices Across 7 Million Acres, Equivalent to Entire Agricultural Footprint
April 20, 2021

PepsiCo to Move to Regenerative Farming Practices for all its ingredients

Pepsico's Efforts are Estimated to Reduce At Least 3 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the End of the Decade. PepsiCo's 'Positive Agriculture' Ambition Additionally Targets to Improve Livelihoods of Those in its Agricultural Supply Chain, and Sustainably Source 100% of its Key Ingredients.
SNAC Members Vote to Extend All Officer Terms by One Year
April 12, 2021

SNAC Members Vote to Extend All Officer Terms by One Year

Board Chairman Rob Sarlls and Associate Executive Council (AEC) President David Read Reelected Along with Fellow Officers and AEC Members.
New Limited-Edition Pringles® Flavor Packs The Dill-icious Zest Of Deep-Fried Pickles Into One Crunchy Bite
April 12, 2021

New Limited-Edition Pringles® Flavor Packs The Dill-icious Zest Of Deep-Fried Pickles Into One Crunchy Bite

New Pringles Wavy Deep Fried Pickle delivers savory snacking satisfaction, available only at Dollar General
New Milwaukee potato chip company is so local it uses Wisconsin potatoes
April 06, 2021

Milwaukee Chip Co makes chips from Wisconsin Russets

When Michael Moeller decided in 2019 that he wanted locally made potato chips for Milwaukee, he had no idea just how local they could be.
Establishing Roots: Aberdeen farm family starts potato chip business
March 30, 2021

Establishing Roots: Aberdeen farm family starts potato chip business

From field to bag to front door, an Aberdeen farm family has recently launched a potato chip business that focuses on being involved in all parts of the potato’s journey from seed to the customer’s palate.

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