News on Chips and Snacks

Pulsemaster, a global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology will present its Cutting-Edge PEF-solutions at SNAXPO 2025 from March 30 to April 1 in Orlando, Florida.

The perfect day to explore Chip and Dip is here, the best satisfying day to explore your favorite dipping with the chips. Even though the occasion comes once in a year, but the day gained popularity in the US from 1950s.

TNA Solutions, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, will present its advanced automation technologies at SNAXPO 2025 from March 30 to April 1 in Orlando, Florida

Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford.

Mr. Shaban Al-Nahar, Chairman of Beirut Erbil Company, visited the Dutch Consulate in Erbil to welcome Consul Adriaan IJsselstein. They discussed strengthening Iraq-Netherlands cooperation, focusing on advancing the potato sector with Dutch expertise.

Naturally Homegrown Foods in Surrey, British Columbia, produces Hardbite — a potato chip brand that’s been surging in popularity.

Blackfoot, Idaho, known as the "Potato Capital of the World," is home to the Idaho Potato Museum and delicious comfort food spots like Rupe’s Burgers. Visitors can enjoy potato-themed attractions, the annual Potato Festival, and outdoor adventures at Hell’s Half Acre. This underrated city offers a perfect mix of food, history, and nature.

Under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, and under the slogan 'Iraqi Potatoes: A Growing Sector with Promising Export Opportunities,' the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with Nahar Al-Awrad Company, organized the Iraqi Agricultural Export Forum, which focused on developing the potato sector and its products, such as potato chips and frozen potato fingers.

The European Snacks Association (ESA) has announced the next edition of its Savoury Snacks Production Course 1, set to take place from June 2 to June 4, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary.

Calbee, Inc. has announced that its newly constructed Setouchi Hiroshima Factory in Hiroshima City will commence operations on January 13, 2025. This facility is Calbee's first new factory in Japan in nearly 19 years.

Teton Valley Brands, the maker of Real Idaho Potato Chips, has announced the expansion of its executive team. The company has appointed Steve Marek as Vice President of Operations.

Calbee Group has partnered with the Shiretoko Shari Agricultural Cooperative to secure a stable supply of potatoes. As part of their collaboration, the agricultural cooperative plans to build a new frozen processing facility, aimed at enhancing production and ensuring consistent potato supply for Calbee's operations.

TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging innovation, is launching an advanced home compostable metallized high-barrier film. The solution addresses critical challenges in eco-conscious packaging for chips and salty snacks, offering enhanced functionality and durability in a biodegradable solution.

USA retail sales of potatoes remained strong from January–December 2024, as volume sales increased 3.1%, and dollar sales rose 0.7% to $18.2 billion. All categories of potatoes increased in volume sales.

In the United Kingdom, Doritos suggested a potential change in the shape of their chips, leading to many unhappy comments from fans and a response from the brand itself. Nothing is more iconic about Doritos than its triangle-shaped chip.

PepsiCo, Inc. has announced that it has closed the acquisition of Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods, for USD 1.2 billion. Over the past two decades, PepsiCo has transformed its portfolio to include great-tasting convenient foods and drinks that are nutritious, enjoyable, and fit consumers' lifestyles.

McCain Foods United Kingdom has revolutionized the frozen food aisle with its latest innovation—a potato snack that perfectly combines the crispiness of a crisp with the fluffiness of a fry. This bold new creation offers a fresh take on potato snacks, designed to deliver an irresistible texture and flavor experience.

Kerala-based banana chips maker Beyond Snack has secured USD 8.3 million in a Series A funding round led by 12 Flags Group, a consumer-focused fund started by Rakesh Kapoor, the former global CEO of Reckitt Benckiser.