News on Chips and Snacks from the Americas

July 20, 2017

The Lay's Do Us A Flavor finalists: Crispy Taco, Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Chips

Three of America's favorite dishes are about to be transformed into Lay's newest potato chips for your snacking pleasure, thanks to the lastest round of the Do Us a Flavor contest.

July 16, 2017

Argentina: Elaboran snacks de papa con tecnología de horneado

Al no haber fritura, el producto tiene 7 veces menos grasas y apenas 146 calorías por envase de 40 gramos.

July 14, 2017

Argentina: Puja empresarial con el Gobierno por importaciones y cierre de industrias

El conflicto por el cierre de la planta de Pepsico en Vicente López volvió a evidenciar los problemas competitivos de la industria alimenticia y los altos costos logísticos. También renovó el enojo gubernamental por la forma en que algunas empresas reaccionan ante la coyuntura económica

Lay's names 10 semifinalists in 'Do-Us-A-Flavor the Pitch'. Who will get to the next round?

July 10, 2017

Lay's names SEMI-finalists in 'Do-Us-A-Flavor' the PITCH. Who will get to the next round?

Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito Lay division, today announced it has narrowed its 'Do Us a Flavor' contest submissions to 10 semifinalist flavors. Check back for the Three finalists on July 18!

July 04, 2017

US Pro Baseball teams cash in on specifically designed and branded Wise Snacks

Wise Foods has formed brand partnerships with two US Pro Baseball teams: the New York Mets play the Atlanta Braves

June 29, 2017

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. appoints Brian Driscoll as President and CEO

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announced yesterday that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Brian Driscoll as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

June 27, 2017

More British Crisps coming to the United States: Pipers Crisps Potato Chips

World Finer Foods, a premier marketer of specialty foods in the United States, partners with Pipers Crisp Co. to bring more of the award-winning British Pipers Crisps potato chips to the US

June 21, 2017

Argentina: Pepsico traslada su planta a Mar del Plata

Luego de conocerse la noticia que la productora de bebidas y alimentos Pepsico había cesado las operaciones de su planta ubicada en Florida, donde empleaba a 600 personas, la firma anunció que se trasladará a Mar del Plata, por la mayor “cercanía en la relación con los agricultores y proveedores de papa”.

Potato Expo 2018 Now Accepting Submissions For Sessions And Panels

June 15, 2017

Potato Expo 2018 Now Accepting Submissions for new Innovation Hub

The new Potato Expo Innovation Hub is now open and accepting abstract submissions for the Potato Expo 2018, the largest convention and trade show for the potato industry in North America.

June 14, 2017

Snack food manufacturer Saratoga Potato Chips LLC plans expansion in Fort Wayne

Snack Food manufacturer Saratoga Potato Chips LLC is planning a 2.5 million expansion of its production facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Snikiddy Relaunches Baked Fries Snack. With lots of Organic Ingredients, but no organic potato...

June 13, 2017

Snikiddy Relaunches Baked Fries Snack. With Organic Corn and Sunflower, but no Organic Potato...

Snikiddy, a line of tasty snacks made from simple, wholesome, real-food ingredients, is revamping its beloved line of Baked Fries to now include 70 percent organic ingredients.

May 24, 2017

Boulder Canyon® Takes BBQ Potato Chips to the next level: How about Mesquite Barbeque fried in Coconut Oil?

Boulder Canyon® Takes Traditional BBQ Potato Chips To New, Tastier Level With Introduction of Mesquite Barbeque Coconut Oil Variety

May 23, 2017

Snyder’s-Lance launches four `snack better` multi-brand variety packs around special consumer demands

Advancing its mission to change the way America snacks, Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is introducing its first multi-brand snack packs to meet specific consumer demands: Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Premium and Small batch Kettle.

May 23, 2017

Nominations Open for 2018 Potatoes USA Board Members

Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2018-2021 term. Fifty-eight members will be elected or re-elected to fill open seats and the seats of outgoing Board Members who are completing their second three-year term in March 2018.

May 18, 2017

Utz Quality Foods goes patriotic with All-American Utz Grillin' Classic Potato Chips

Utz® Quality Foods, LLC. is teaming up with the USO to support military service members and their families through the launch of its new Utz® Grillin’ Classics™ Potato Chips

Pepsico confirms ambitious new GHG emission targets are in line with keeping global warming below two degrees Celcius

May 14, 2017

Pepsico confirms its new emission targets keep global warming below two degrees Celcius

PepsiCo has today confirmed that its ambitious new target for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction has been verified and approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative as being in line with what climate science says is necessary to keep global warming below two degrees Celsius.

April 27, 2017

Meat Snacks nibbling at Potato Chips market

In the United States the potato chip category maintains a dominant lead over other salty snacks in terms of overall sales, but household spend on meat snacks is a not-too-distant rival and is gaining ground.

April 24, 2017

Conagra Brands completes acquisition of Thanasi Foods (Duke's meat snacks and BIGS seeds)

Today Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced that it has completed the acquisition of protein-based snacking businesses Thanasi Foods LLC, maker of Duke's® meat snacks, and BIGS LLC, maker of BIGS® seeds (collectively, Thanasi).

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