News on Chips and Snacks from the Americas

September 16, 2009

Frito-Lay to invest $28.5 million at its Beloit plant

Frito-Lay plans to invest $28.5 million at its Beloit plant, a move that helps retain 500 jobs and adds about 25 new positions. Since 2001, Frito-Lay has invested $20 million into the plant that has an annual payroll of about $32 million and has cons...

September 16, 2009

Empresa boliviana procesa más de 22 mil kilogramos de papa al mes

Con la transformación mensual de 100 kilogramos de materia prima, durante los primeros seis meses de operación, destinados exclusivamente a los supermercados locales, los productos Pa &Pa lograron posicionarse rápidamente en el mercado local. Hoy, ...

September 13, 2009

Jones Potato Chips is expanding

Jones Potato Chip Co. is in the midst of a $3 million expansion at a new location on Bowman Street, just one mile north of the existing plant at 265 Bowman St. The move -- still in progress -- will enable the small business to expand its presence in ...

September 11, 2009

Supermarket Guru: Snacking is driven by value and health

Since so many consumers feel they lack control over significant economic matters today, they compensate by snacking. It’s the tiniest affordable slack that people allow themselves in order to feel a bit more comforted or a bit less frustrated. Although...

September 06, 2009

El negocio de la papa frita crece saltando obstáculos

Lucana, La Paceñita, El Pibe o Batman son algunas de las marcas de papas fritas, elaboradas de manera casi industrial por unas 25 pequeñas empresas familiares que decidieron optar por la formalidad. Ofrecen productos de calidad, pueden dar factura, acc...

September 04, 2009

Sustainability at Frito-Lay (Phil Lempert Supermarket Guru)

What began as two small, mom-and-pop chip operations back in the early 1930’s is now the largest snack-selling company in the United States. Today, Frito-Lay, maker of such favorites as LAY'S®, FRITOS®, CHEETOS® and SUNCHIPS®, has more than fifteen $10...

September 02, 2009

Industrialización de la papa será una realidad en Carchi

El Gobierno Provincial del Carchi y la empresa Nacermo impulsarán en la provincia la creación de una industria que elabore hojuelas y vodka de papa, tubérculo con mayor producción en la zona fronteriza. Carlos Chevasco, representante de la empresa ec...

August 31, 2009

Producen papa de baja calidad y resulta difícil venderla a Sabritas

La producción de papa en la región de Orizaba es insuficiente y de baja calidad: no es posible venderla a empresas como Sabritas, reveló el presidente del Comité Regional Campesino, Nicolás Hernández Méndez. En esta zona al año se llegan a producir só...

August 31, 2009

Today's kids' menus are so.... last year.

Mintel Menu Insights, which tracks restaurant menu trends, says the average kids’ menu doesn’t offer enough variety or healthy food, even as parents, kids and chefs alike call out for better options.Analyzing kids’ menus from 2005 to the present, Minte...

August 24, 2009

Pepsico invierte u$s16 millones en Mar del Plata

Lo que era un secreto guardado bajo siete llaves fue confirmado por gente del área de la producción del Municipio de General Pueyrredon. Una alta fuente, que prefirió el estricto off the record, señaló que "el directorio de Pepsico Internacional a...

August 20, 2009

Boulder Canyon(TM) Natural Foods Introduces First Snack Chip Made From Rice and Adzuki Beans

Boulder Canyon(TM) Natural Foods, a leading manufacturer of all-natural snack foods, has introduced the first mainstream consumer product in the U.S. to feature the adzuki bean, which is celebrated in the Far East for its natural healing and health pr...

August 19, 2009

Popcorn full of anti-oxidants

Salty snacks like popcorn and certain cereals may be healthier than previously thought thanks to their unusually high antioxidant content.New evidence presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society (ASC) indicates that some snacks and cereals ...

August 12, 2009

Frito-Lay's Killingly Facility 'Gets Off the Grid'

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay Killingly, Conn., manufacturing facility today celebrated the inauguration of its Co-Generation system, which will generate almost 100% of the site's electrical requirements. To maximize the system, the facility will utilize the was...

August 06, 2009

'100 Ways to Enjoy Pringles' Sweepstake in the US

Now that every Super Stack can comes with 100 even-crispier crisps, Pringles wants to celebrate by inviting U.S. fans to have fun and enter the "100 Ways to Enjoy Pringles"sweepstakes. From August 5 through September 11, Pringles lovers acro...

August 05, 2009

Procter and Gamble sold less Pringles in Q4

The Procter &Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), manufacturer of consumer products in the personal care and household cleaning segments AND manufacturer of PRINGLES, reported financial results for Q4 and its fiscal year ending June 30. P&G announced dil...

August 05, 2009

New Smart Choices Symbol on nearly 200 ConAgra Foods Products

As part of its ongoing commitment to help Americans lead healthier lives, ConAgra Foods will feature the Smart Choice Program™ logo on many of its products. The Smart Choices Program symbol, which is displayed on the front of qualifying food packages, ...

August 04, 2009

PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 billion;shares up

PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N) agreed to buy its bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group Inc (PBG.N) and PepsiAmericas Inc (PAS.N) in a sweetened $7.8 billion deal, after a decade of operating as separate companies, as it seeks to cut costs and boost profits in North America.

July 31, 2009

Frito Lay apuesta por lo peruano y lanza nuevo snack Lays Peruanísimas

Frito Lay siempre ha apostado por lo peruano, y lo seguirá haciendo. Con esta premisa y el reconocimiento mundial que tiene la cocina peruana en la actualidad, la marca de snacks aprovecha no sólo la riqueza de ésta, sino también su variedad de sabores...