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Lay's® Do Us A Flavor™ contest is back! Fans can submit their creative chip ideas for a chance to win USD 1 million and see their flavor hit the shelves in 2025. Join the fun at DoUsAFlavor.com!
October 30, 2024

Lay's brings back Do Us A Flavor contest with USD 1 million award. Get your potato chip flavor ideas ready!

Southern Biscuits & Gravy, Cheesy Garlic Bread and Wasabi Ginger are some of the most beloved potato chip varieties in Lay's® long history of flavor innovation. But what many might not remember – or even know – is that these flavors wouldn't exist if it weren't for the fans.
(LR) Russell Redding, PA Sec. of Agriculture, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Alex Troyer, Co-founder of Folkland Foods.
October 27, 2024

Pennsylvania invests in Erie County Organic Potato Company 'Folkland Foods'

Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a USD 3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in the company.
Einride Partners with PepsiCo to Electrify US Frito-Lay Food Routes
October 26, 2024

Einride Partners with PepsiCo to Electrify US Frito-Lay Food Routes

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo, with a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks live in Memphis, Tennessee.
Fall into flavor & fun with Kellanova
October 19, 2024

Kellanova Has it All This Fall: Flavor and Fun with Satisfying Snacks and a Toasty Halloween Costume

It's that time of year again—the leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and Halloween is creeping up on them. Kellanova's brands are ready to help you dive into the season filled with pumpkins, costumes, and all things cozy. 
PepsiCo announces key hires to boost agricultural best practices and sustainability
October 18, 2024

PepsiCo announces key hires to boost agricultural best practices and sustainability in North America

PepsiCo is strengthening its commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability by announcing two pivotal job openings at its Plano headquarters. The company is seeking a Potato Storage Research & Best Practices Manager and a Senior Manager – Best Practices & Sustainability to drive forward its initiatives in crop quality and environmental stewardship.
Bikano’s Jewar plant in Uttar Pradesh
October 14, 2024

Inauguration of Bikano facory in Jewar shows the company's commitment to growth

Bikano, a leading name in the Indian snacks and sweets industry, announced the virtual inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Jewar, Greater Noida, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
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España: Patatas Lazaro da que hablar en la Fruit Attraction
October 14, 2024

España: Patatas Lazaro da que hablar en la Fruit Attraction

La empresa de Valencia ha dicho presente en la feria de Madrid y ha incluso ganado premios por sus esfuerzos en marketing.
Campbell Launches Next Chapter of Growth at Fiscal 2025 Investor Day
October 14, 2024

Campbell Soup Company to become 'The Campbell's Company' to highlight its growing portfolio of snacks and meals

Last month, Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has held an Investor Day at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. Campbell’s management team reviewed progress and outlined plans. To highlight the new direction, the company intends to change its name to 'The Campbell's Company'
Bolivia has inaugurated its first potato processing plant.
October 10, 2024

Bolivia Inaugurates First Potato Processing Plant

Under the leadership of the president, Bolivia inaugurated the countries first potato processing, collection, and storage plant near la Paz.
Utz® launches a new advertising campaign that puts the spotlight on its signature crunch and flavors
September 27, 2024

Utz Launches New Crunch & Flavor Campaign

Utz®, a leading salty snack brand in the United States, has launched a new advertising campaign that puts the spotlight on its signature crunch and flavors.
Revolution in Making for Potato Chips Sector in India - Near to Zero TPOD in September/October
September 23, 2024

Revolution in Making for Potato Chips Sector in India - Near Zero Total Potato Defects (TPOD) in September/October

SV Agri conducted its annual variety show featuring Ganesh variety of potatoes, attracting key stakeholders from the chips processing industry. 
Throw Back Thursday: A closer look at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.
September 22, 2024

Looking back at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.

What a day it was on Monday, June 24! The Adelaide Convention Centre was packed with over 900 delegates, all excited to hear from leaders and innovators of the global potato industry.
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La feria numero uno del mundo para el sector hortofrutícola se realizará en IFEMA, Madrid, con fuerte énfasis en la sostenibilidad, la gestión del agua, y el aumento de la producción.
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September 15, 2024

Lay's named official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™ & FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™

Lay's has been named the Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, promising to enhance fan experiences with exclusive content and promotions alongside other iconic brands in its portfolio.
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September 15, 2024

One Rock Capital Partners Plans Acquisition of Europe Snacks

One Rock Capital Partners, LLC has announced that an affiliate has entered into an exclusive agreement relating to the planned acquisition of Europe Snacks (the "Company"), a leading private label manufacturer of savory snacks for the European market.
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September 09, 2024

The Lesser Evil: 52-year-old quit his job, bought a failing snack company for USD 250,000 - now brings in USD 103 million a year

Charles Coristine quit his job at Morgan Stanley and bought the snack company LesserEvil in 2011. The company was losing money at the time. As CEO and president, he grew its annual gross sales to USD 103.3 million in 2023 and got its snacks into major retailers and corner stores across the United States. 
TAV (Tecno Alimentaria Valenciana) highlight what they consider the Essential Characteristics of Advanced Snack Flavoring Machinery
September 05, 2024

The Essential Characteristics of Advanced Snack Flavoring Machinery

Tecno Alimentaria Valenciana ensures snack flavoring machinery provides uniform application, accurate dosing, waste minimization, flexibility, ease of cleaning, safety, and seamless integration with other processes, meeting high standards of quality, efficiency, and food safety.
CJ Foods' O-right Tempeh Chips
September 03, 2024

CJ Foods Launched Nutrient-rich O-right Tempeh Chips

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