News on Chips and Snacks from Northern America

Hugh Johnston, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is being named vice chairman.

July 08, 2015

Pepsico announces leadership and organisational changes

PepsiCo, Inc. today announced a series of leadership appointments that support the company's global business priorities and growth strategies.

July 02, 2015

Merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation successfully completed

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between Kraft and Heinz.

June 30, 2015

Conagra Foods Announces Q4 Results, Plans to exit Private Label Business

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2015. The company also announced it plans to exit Private Brands operations.

Way Better Snacks Sweeet Potato Corn Tortilla Chips

June 19, 2015

Way Better Snacks Announces Investment from Alliance Consumer Growth, fueling continued expansion

Live Better Brands, makers of the Way Better Snacks brand of tortilla chips and crackers, announces a minority growth-equity investment from Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG), a leading consumer-focused private equity firm.

June 10, 2015

Deep Ridged: A Potato Chip with a futuristic backstory

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has heavily increased her company’s budget for research and development. In fact, she’s doubled it during her tenure. One product to come out of that effort: the Deep Ridged Potato Chip

June 09, 2015

Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Snack Products

Private Equity firm Permira is to acquire two manufacturers of Better-For-You branded and private label snack products, Medora Snacks, LLC and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation

June 08, 2015

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps achieve Non-GMO Project Verification

Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®, the world’s first flat-baked pretzel cracker, has announced that it has achieved Non-GMO Project Verification. Snack Factory will begin introducing Non-GMO Project Verified versions starting in Fall 2015.

Saratoga Sweet potato Chips: Sweet Potato Himalayan Salt and Sweet Potato with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar.

May 18, 2015

Saratoga Chips now also offers line of sweet potato chips

Saratoga Chips, America's First Kettle Chip, has announced their product line now includes two flavors of sweet potato chips.

May 12, 2015

Lays Summer Days promotion puts your fav summer photo on a bag of Chips

'Lay's Summer Days' campaign offers the first 10,000 fans a bags of Lay's potato chips with your own favorite summer photo. Not fast enough? You will have to do with a digital bag.

May 11, 2015

Potato Crisps in decline in Britain

It appears that the potato crisp is in decline in Britain, according to a survey carried out by 'The Grocer' Magazine

April 27, 2015

Hot: Doritos Roulette Chips arrive in the United States (Finally!)

Doritos today announced the arrival of Doritos Roulette chips to US store shelves. These chips were introduced in Mexico and popularized in numerous markets across the globe ever since. Each bag contains mostly Doritos Nacho Cheese flavored chips with an ultra-spicy, hot chip in every handful.

April 27, 2015

Paqui Brand (Tortilla Chips) acquired by SkinnyPop

SkinnyPop Popcorn LLC recently announced that it has acquired the Paqui brand of “better-for-you” tortilla chips and tortillas and that Paqui will immediately become a sibling brand to SkinnyPop in the better-for-you family of snack food brands.

Tropical Snacks Manufacturer ARA Food Corporation installs tna packaging system

April 22, 2015

Tropical Snacks Manufacturer ARA Food installs tna packaging system

ARA Food Corporation has increased capacity, improved efficiency and reduced overheads with the installation of the third packaging system. The investment is part of the company’s drive to expand production and grow its business.

April 20, 2015

Utz Specialty Division launched to offer Better-for-You Snack Foods

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. recently announced the culmination of strategic development work to launch the Utz Specialty Division. The Utz Specialty Division will provide Retailers with a range of brands and products to excite consumers around better-for-you, craft and regional snack foods.

April 08, 2015

Fresh masa for Tortilla Chips made faster without simmer-soak process.

Production of corn masa for the production of Tortilla Chips traditionally requires lots of time, water and floor space. Now Heat and Control has developed a unique process which eliminates corn simmering, soaking, and washing to produce fresh masa.

April 06, 2015

Snack Food Association is looking beyond core membership as part of rebranding

In response to changing consumer trends and a constantly evolving market, the Snack Food Association (SFA) plans to go beyond the snack aisle and reach out beyond its core membership base to attract new members who serve the broader snacking occasion.

March 26, 2015

Conagra Foods reports financial results third quarter FY15

ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) today reported results for the fiscal 2015 third quarter ended Feb. 22, 2015.

March 23, 2015

Research: Consumers willing to spend more for biotech potato products

New research from an Iowa State University economist, Wallace Huffman, found consumers were willing to spend more for genetically modified potato products with reduced levels of a chemical compound linked to cancer.