News on Chips and Snacks from Northern America

July 28, 2009

Package size changes replace price adjustments

Over much of 2008 and 2009, CPG manufacturers imposed price hikes without being blunt about it, usually by shrinking the amount of food inside of cleverly designed boxes, bags, bottles and jars that don’t look much smaller than before, but often are. ...

The Inventure Group reports strong performance of the Burger King Snacks

July 23, 2009

The Inventure Group reports strong growth of Burger King and private label snacks

The Inventure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNAK), a leading specialty snack food manufacturer, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2009, highlighted by double-digit increases in revenue and earnings along with growth in both ...

July 22, 2009

PepsiCo's Strong, Diversified Portfolio and Growth Strategy Deliver Solid Q2 Results

PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) today reported solid revenue and operating profit results in the second quarter of 2009, reflecting strong effective net pricing, product innovation and cost discipline. Reported EPS of $1.06 was flat on a 3 percent decline in...

July 14, 2009

Shearer’s foods breaks ground for new tortilla chips plant

Ground breaking for Shearer’s Foods Massillon Production Facility Phase I took place Tuesday, July 14 on site. Ohio’s First LEED Gold Certified Food Manufacturing Plant is being constructed in the NEO Com Industrial Park. The initial phase will house p...

July 10, 2009

Pringles Facing Crunch Time

Procter &Gamble Co. has unleashed the four-decade-old snack in a barrage of new flavors, shapes and sizes with new marketing even as speculation grows that Pringles could be among the next P&G brands to be sold or spun off. "More and mor...

July 10, 2009

WISE potato chips set world CRUNCH record during baseball game.

The familiar sounds of baseball -- the crack of the bat and the thud of baseball hitting leather -- were momentarily superseded Friday night by the unworldly sound of 39,203 fans setting the Guinness World Record(TM) for most potato chips crunched at o...

June 25, 2009

Pepsico se incorpora al capital de Calbee, número uno japonés de los snacks

El grupo estadounidense de bebidas sin alcohol y de snacks Pepsico anunció el miércoles que se disponía a tomar el 20% del capital del grupo Calbee Foods, primer fabricante japonés de aperitivos, con miras a producir y vender varias marcas de snacks en...

June 12, 2009

Building a Healthier Savory Snack

Crispy, salty, crunchy … savory snacks are healthier than ever. But what’s next? Manufacturers and ingredient companies are working together to help build the next generation of savory snacks. Making healthier savory snacks is leading to paradigm shi...

June 12, 2009

Founder Of Deep River Snacks Stays Picky About Product's Marketing

Having started his company in 2001 during one economic skid and persevering through another in recent months, James Goldberg, president of Old Lyme Gourmet Co., received a call one day from Wal-Mart.They wanted to carry Deep River Snacks, his line of ...

June 11, 2009

Frito-Lay and Jack Link's Team Up to Launch New Line of Meat Snacks

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division and Jack Link's today announced they have entered into an agreement in which Frito-Lay will sell and distribute a new line of meat snacks under the MATADOR by Jack Link's brand, aimed at young adults with acti...

June 10, 2009

Frito-Lay offers local potato chips

Recently Frito-Lay started a campaign in the US to show consumers where their bag of Lays Chips was manufactured and even where the potatoes for that specific bag were grown: the Chips Tracker. In the ads, Frito-Lay features potato farmers growing their chips potatoes in California, New England, Texas, Michigan and Florida.

June 10, 2009

Snack maker Herr’s expands manufacturing

Herr’s potato chips, popcorn and pretzels will soon have a shorter journey to Maryland grocery store shelves.Herr Foods has leased 38,400 square feet of industrial space in North East in Cecil County. Its Nottingham, Pa. factory has reached capacity, s...

June 01, 2009

ConAgra Foods revamps its Look, pledges to deliver 'Food You Love'

Consumers are being let in on a secret: ConAgra Foods is the face behind the brands they’ve had on their shopping lists for years. The company revealed a new brand identity today that highlights the tremendous appeal of its products to consumers-- the ...

May 19, 2009

Mintel: 100-calorie packs a tough sell: price and size deter hungry consumers (US)

Though weight and health are major issues in today’s society, Mintel sees lagging interest in portion-controlled packaging. Only one in seven adults (14%) currently buy pre-measured packs, and the number one reason they do is convenience. Weight mana...

May 11, 2009

'Lay's local': find out who made your potato chips

This month, Frito-Lay kicks-off its largest ever marketing campaign called "Lay's Local" to celebrate the more than 40,000 Americans across the country who grow the potatoes we use to make Lay’s brand potato chips, who make the chips at Frito...

May 07, 2009

The Future of Fried Foods

Deep Fried Foods - such as French Fries - form a key part of the menu in most restaurants. However, as consumers become more health conscious, they may be looking for healthier menu options.

May 07, 2009

Kettle Foods launches Create-a-chip potato chips flavor competition

Kettle Brand® is inviting fans to shake up the next great Kettle Brand® Potato Chip flavor with the Create-a-Chip Kit, sold at select retailers and online for a limited time.A first for chip lovers, the Create-a-Chip Kit includes everything budding fla...

May 07, 2009

Frito-lay launches SmartFood popcorn clusters - for women only

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America business unit is launching a new snack, SmartFood popcorn clusters, which give women the indulgent flavors they love and also nutrients that they often don’t get enough of. A one-ounce serving of SmartFood popcorn clus...