News on Chips and Snacks from Northern America

Kellogg Company has provided an update on how it will move forward with its separation. The two independent, publicly traded companies, Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co, have been formally approved by the Board of Directors, and the separation will be completed on October 2, 2023.

A new generation of potato farmers uses cutting-edge instruments and methods to progress farms and preserve the soil for future generations all over the United States, often in unexpected areas.

Hardbite Chips, a manufacturer of potato chips in Canada, recently moved its manufacturing operations into a new 43,000-square-foot production facility. The company relied on Vanmark equipment for many of the units at the start of the production line.

Since 2021, Lay's Flavor Swap potato chips have brought unexpected yet unforgettable twists to fan-favorite Frito-Lay chips, bringing smiles to snackers everywhere.

PepsiCo and Walmart today announced a 7-year collaboration to pursue USD 120 million worth of investments focused on supporting U.S. and Canadian farmers in their pursuit to improve soil health and water quality.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, unveiled the new Thomas L. Green Emithermic XE Oven, a superior replacement for traditional Direct Gas Fired (DGF) ovens.

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) announced the filing of a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the Company's previously announced plan to separate into two businesses

Jackson’s®, the leader in kettle-cooked sweet potato chips made in pure premium avocado oil, continues to expand its sweet potato chip line with the release of Habanero Nacho Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Oil.

Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced that Jennifer Bentz has been appointed Executive Vice President, Insights, Innovation, and Marketing Services.

PepsiCo, Inc. announced a collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, an organization dedicated to guiding and building the future of artificial intelligence.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) published its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary, sharing the first full year of reporting since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) in 2021.

Serving as a complement to SNAXPO, SNX is SNAC International’s education and collaboration forum designed to spark dialogue, innovation, and growth, helping snack brands and manufacturers build deeper relationships across the entire supply chain.

TNA Solutions, a global supplier of integrated food processing and packaging solutions, has partnered with Mister Bee Potato Chips, an iconic American brand founded in 1951, to revolutionise its snack production and enable it to realise its ambitious goals going forward.

Pepsi Tesla Semi is delivering Frito-Lay products around 425 miles per charge. It also delivers Pepsi out of its Sacramento warehouse on 100 mile daily routes, going directly to stores, and 300 to 400 mile runs to other warehouses.

The snacking masterminds at Pringles® are at it again — this time putting a tasty twist on not only its beloved flavors, but its beloved potato-based crisps.

As temperatures rise and Americans eagerly anticipate the pleasures of summertime, Frito-Lay and Quaker today released the first-ever joint US Summer Snack Index.

Utz®, a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has teamed up with Mike’s Hot Honey®, America’s No. 1 brand of hot honey, to create the Utz® Mike’s Hot Honey® Potato Chip.

Harvest Snaps is heating up the salty snack aisle with new Crunchy Loops Hot & Spicy. Now available exclusively at Walmart locations nationwide, the ring-shaped snacks feature a complex blend of spices that deliver a fiery kick in every crunchtastic bite.