Parsippany, New Jersey-based Tic Tac is launching limited-edition packs featuring positive messages to inspire consumers to share kindness and connect with others. The new packs feature 12 unique Tic Tac sayings, such as “Keep Your Day In Mint Condition,” “Orange You Glad We Have Each Other?” and “Up For An Adventure?” on Freshmint, Orange and […]
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Oreo Goes Back To Blockbuster To Mark Return Of Cakesters
East Hanover, New Jersey-based Oreo is bringing nostalgia back through Oreo Cakesters, which soon will be hitting grocery stores’ shelves. To promote the fan-favorite cookies returning to the market, Oreo held a nostalgic takeover event on Jan. 7 of the only place in the U.S. where it still feels like the mid-2000s: The last Blockbuster […]
Wonderful Pistachios Launches Big Game Campaign
Los Angeles, California-based Wonderful Pistachios has launched a Big Game campaign to make game day snacking easier, whether attending in person or watching from home. For those traveling to the big game or any related viewing parties, a partnership with rideshare service, Alto, will provide discounted transportation and snacking around Los Angeles over the game day weekend. […]
Mondelēz International Completes Acquisition Of Chipita Global S.A.
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a high-growth leader in the Central and Eastern European croissants and baked snacks category. The acquisition marks a milestone in the company’s strategic plan, focused on accelerating growth in core snacking adjacencies, while continuing to expand its footprint in key markets. Established […]
Lay’s Layers Offer New Snacking Experience
Plano, Texas-based Lay’s has introduced a new flavor for the new year, Lay’s Layers. They are not regular potato chips but are potato bites. “Lay’s fans are known for finding joy in the everyday – no matter what life throws their way – and this multi-faceted approach to life helped inspire Lay’s Layers,” said Melissa Miranda, […]
Haribo Celebrates 100th Birthday With New Flavors And Shapes
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo, the inventor of the gummi bear, is kicking off 2022 by celebrating the 100th birthday of its original sweet treat, Goldbears. Created by Haribo founder Hans Riegel in 1922 and known for its gold packaging, Haribo will mark the Goldbears’ birthday celebration with new innovations and surprises, including a limited edition mix of Goldbears […]
Hershey’s Offering New Candies, Old Favorites For Holiday Season
Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey’s is releasing new candies and bringing back old favorites for the upcoming holiday season. “Our Valentine’s Day products – from new Reese’s Blossom-top Miniature Cups to our returning Hershey’s Kisses Meltaway Roses – are helping to make each moment, big or small, that much more special, no matter how you’re celebrating the season of […]
Mondelēz International Strengthens Commitments To Human Rights
Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has joined IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) Living Wage Roadmap to help advance living wages in global supply chains and confirms a continued commitment to pay its employees a living wage. This builds upon the company’s focus on promoting human rights with the introduction of a dedicated Human Rights Policy in […]
Blue Diamond Growers Elects New Board Members, Presents Award
With a theme of “Rising to the Challenge,” the 111th Blue Diamond Growers Annual Meeting highlighted the people that help power California’s largest almond cooperative. In a virtual presentation to Blue Diamond almond growers, Mark Jansen, president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers, and Dan Cummings, Blue Diamond Growers Board chairman and director, District 1, provided business […]
Doritos Unveils New Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Flavor
Doritos has introduced its new Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips, a mash-up that combines the classic Cool Ranch flavor with a spicy, bold crunch. This is the latest addition to the Doritos Flamin’ Hot family. From the original Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot to this latest Doritos’ innovation, the Flamin’ Hot line-up of snacks […]
Stryve Foods Lands Order With 7-Eleven For Vacadillos Floor Displays
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has announced a new distribution agreement with convenience retailer 7-Eleven that will bring three flavors of its Vacadillos carne seca air-dried meat snacks for the first time to nearly 8,000 7-Eleven domestic convenience stores, a record new sale for the product. The nationwide order from 7-Eleven comes with a commitment […]
Reese’s University To Join Tournament Of Roses Parade
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses will welcome Reese’s University to participate in the 133rd Rose Parade. The university’s team may not be taking the field, but The Fighting Cuppies will be participating in this year’s Rose Parade festivities alongside the Ohio State University and the University of Utah’s football teams. You can watch Reese’s University’s admissions video here. “With this […]
Stryve Foods Increases Distribution In Costco, Walmart
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc., an emerging healthy snack company, has announced new agreements for significant 2022 expansion of its domestic U.S. distribution footprint and product line penetration with Costco and Walmart. Following the recent addition of Costco warehouses in the northwest U.S. region, select Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos products are now available every day […]
Aldi Issues 2022 Charcuterie Board Trend Report
As charcuterie boards continue to trend, online searches about charcuterie are up nearly 300 percent in the past 12 months, according to Aldi. New and creative charcuterie boards have been extremely popular this year, and Aldi predicts this will continue to grow throughout 2022. The ALDI Charcuterie Board of Directors (consisting of seven experts across food and wine) […]
Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Sells Pretzels Inc. To Hershey Co.
An affiliate of Austin, Texas-based Peak Rock Capital, a middle-market private investment firm, has announced the close of its sale of Pretzels Inc. to The Hershey Co. Pretzels produces an extensive portfolio of salty snacks that includes traditional, peanut-butter-filled, almond-butter-filled, flavored, seasonal and gluten-free pretzels, as well as extruded snack products. The company serves a […]
Utz Brands Completes Acquisition Of RW Garcia
The subsidiaries of Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc., a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, have completed the acquisition of RW Garcia Holdings LLC and related entities for $56 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The company used balance sheet cash and its revolving credit facility to fund the acquisition and said the impact to […]
Utz Brands Appoints Stewart To Board Of Directors
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has appointed Pamela Stewart to the Utz Board of Directors. As a director on the board, Stewart also will serve on the board’s compensation committee and provide strategic input to the Utz management team. “We are excited to welcome Pamela Stewart to the […]
Cheez-It Bowl Crowns Its First Mascot
No matter if you’re cheering for Clemson University or Iowa State University during the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29, there’s a new mascot entering the playing field. Prince Cheddward is joining a line-up of college football characters as the Cheez-It Bowl’s first mascot. From his Cheez-It crowned, cheese-wheel head, to his royal Cheez-It sceptre, Prince Cheddward embodies the excitement the brand brings to bowl game season. With the help of […]
Danone North America, 7-Eleven Launch Apple Pie Parfait
Danone North America Away from Home is offering its exclusive new Apple Pie Parfait Made with Oikos Greek Nonfat Yogurt in participating 7-Eleven stores across the country. This 6-oz. parfait has 12 grams of Oikos protein and combines it with the crunch and flavors of apples, cinnamon and granola with a pecan topper. “We’re excited […]
PIM Brands Taps Ross To Lead New Government Affairs Team
Global snacks and confections maker PIM Brands Inc. has appointed Norman Ross as VP of government affairs. Based in Washington, D.C., Ross will lead legislative and public affairs efforts at the local, state and federal levels and areas of corporate communications. He also will work closely with a variety of trade associations with which PIM Brands is connected, […]
