News on Chips and Snacks

Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited, announced that it has purchased the assets of Heartland Harvest, Inc., a North American leader in the production of die cut pellets used to make extruded foods.

Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, today announced a last call for submissions in its search for the next great potato chip flavor as part of the (United States) Lay's 'Do Us A Flavor' contest.

Aldi’s reputation could be in tatties after a customer opened a packet of crisps bought in store and found nothing but a whole potato inside.

Popchips inc., the innovative popped snack company, today announced two new flavor innovations at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, California.

Ohio Potato Chip manufacturer Ballreich Bros. is set to expand its reach nationwide with a new sweet potato chip line that is being marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: LNCE), maker of innovative, premium and 'better for you' snacks, is adding more gluten-free products to its growing product lineup.

After San Carlo's success with the potato chips flavours 'Lime and Pink Pepper' and 'Flowered Mustard', the snack manufacturer surprises its Italian fans again with a new chips flavour: 'Più Gusto Mint and Chili'

Warren Buffett, the billionaire owner of Berkshire Hathaway, told Fortune that he was interested in buying Hanover-based snack maker Utz, but Utz plans to keep the company in the family.

The proverb 'two heads are better than one' has certainly proved to be true for best friends and owners of Corkers Crisps, Rod Garnham and Ross Taylor. Four years ago, the duo emptied their piggy banks and used every bit of cash they had to set up the firm.

Starting this winter, fans can enjoy Pop Secret in three new ways – with handy new single serve Kernel Packs for the stovetop and two new microwave popcorn flavors – Double Butter and Sweet 'n Crunchy Cinnamon Roll.

In celebration of National Tortilla Chip Day, Pringles Tortillas™ has introduced a new Zesty Salsa flavor, packed with a tangy, mouth-watering, tomato flavor that is so delicious you don't need dip

Lay's, Canada's favourite potato chip brand, announces the return of the Lay's Do Us a Flavour contest (#DoUsAFlavourCanada) and asks fans to embrace the Tastes of Canada.

Inventure Foods, Inc., has expanded upon its licensing agreement with Vidalia Brands™, the Georgia onion brand known for great-tasting sweet onions, with the debut of Zesty Ranch Sweet Onion Petals.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announces Clearview Foods, a new snack food division with a focus on developing innovative and better-for-you snacking options.

Diamond Foods, Inc. announced that it has acquired a 51% stake of Yellow Chips, a manufacturer of high quality vegetable and organic potato chips based in the Netherlands.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is introducing a new corporate logo symbolizing the completion of its strategic shift to become a branded snack food company.

In South Korea, Nongshim Co.’s Sumi Potato Chip Honey-Mustard set a new record for domestic snack sales with 3.6 million bags sold in the first month, the Korean snack company announced.

Leading pretzel brand Snyder's of Hanover® continues to expand its innovation for the snack aisle this year with the launch of two new products: Pretzel Poppers and Bowties.