New York-based PepsiCo prides itself on the diverse portfolio of its iconic brands. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, the company recently rolled out a new logo to refresh the visual identity of the brand. It also advertised some of its new innovations, including Mountain Dew Baja Blast, during the 2024 Super Bowl. It has been a […]
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Stryve Foods Introduces Packaging With Updated Images
Stryve Foods has relaunched its innovative retail packaging, showcasing thinly sliced steak, a breakthrough in snacking options. According to the company, the revamped packaging features updated food photography and emphasizes the benefits of Stryve’s products, including its higher protein content compared to traditional beef jerky, as well as its preservative-free and zero-sugar formula. CEO Chris […]
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NCSA Names 2024 Candy Hall Of Fame Inductees
The NCSA, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary, has named the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Induction into the Candy Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors in the confectionery industry. The new class will be formally inducted during the association’s annual event on Oct. 24-27. The ceremony will take place […]
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Mondelēz Report: Consumers Continue To Prioritize Snacks
Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, consumers continue to prioritize, purchase and prefer snacks. This was among the key takeaways from Mondelēz International’s fifth annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining how consumers make snacking decisions. Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the report tracks attitudes and behaviors among thousands of […]
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Campbell Completes Sovos Brands’ Acquisition
Campbell Soup Co. has completed its acquisition of Colorado-based Sovos Brands for $23 per share in an all-cash transaction, which represents a total enterprise value of about $2.7 billion. “This important milestone in Campbell’s history adds several market-leading and scaled premium brands to our company,” said Mark Clouse, Campbell’s president and CEO. “It accelerates Campbell’s […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast
Hershey Shares Insights On Front-End Queuing, Self-Checkout
Nicole Capes, senior manager of retail experience with The Hershey Co., said 60 percent of shoppers prefer self-checkout because they feel like it is faster. To learn what works best for an optimal queue, Hershey spent countless hours observing shoppers in self-checkout areas in different retail environments, including small and large format, grocery, mass market […]
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Utz Brands Showcases Snack Portfolio At Expo West
Utz Brands will feature two of its snack brands, Boulder Canyon and TORTIYAHS!, at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West to be held March 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. At the show, Boulder Canyon will debut Canyon Poppers, the brand’s first portfolio expansion beyond chips. The corn-based snack is made with avocado oil, certified […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Stryve Foods Expands Distribution Footprint Across U.S.
Stryve Foods has significantly expanded its distribution network across the U.S. to reach additional c-stores and grocery chains. All three of the company’s retail brands, Stryve, Vacadillos and Kalahari, are gaining momentum in the marketplace and its products are available at Love’s Travel Stops, Sierra Trading, Anderson Convenience Market, King’s Fuel, Energy North, AMCON Distributing […]
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Chosen Foods To Debut Sauces, Spreads At Expo West
Chosen Foods will debut three dip and drizzle sauces, a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and a squeeze bottle package at Natural Products Expo West 2024 Hall E booth 5606. The company’s mission is to replace bad fats with the good ones by incorporating 100-percent pure avocado oil as a key ingredient in its products. Available at Walmart and on Chosen […]
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Unique Snacks Celebrates Double-Digit Growth in 2023
Unique Snacks, a sixth-generation family-owned and operated snack company, continued to grow its brand and expand the availability of its signature snacks in 2023. Among other achievements, the business grew its brick-and-mortar distribution sales by 18 percent year-over-year, generated 20 percent year-over-year growth in Amazon sales and launched a new snack category: Puffzels, a gluten-free, […]
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Utz Brands Introduces Mixed Minis Pretzels
Utz Brands has added a product to its growing lineup of snack food offerings: Utz Mixed Minis Pretzels. Responding to consumer demand, the new pretzels bring a new twist to classic Utz pretzels in the form of three mini shapes – including twists, rings and waffles – with three distinct flavors: Sea Salt, Garlic Butter and […]
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Candy And Snacks: What’s In Store For Independent Retailers?
Sponsored content In preparation for the upcoming Sweets & Snacks show, Anne-Marie Roerink discusses what issues and challenges are important to independent retailers and what topics they can expect to see featured at the show. Roerink is the president of 210 Analytics, LLC, a marketing/research company specializing in food retailing. Roerink authors NCA’s flagship State of […]
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Fachner Elected Board Chairman At J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Gerald B. Shreiber, founder of J&J Snack Foods Corp., has decided to transition from his role as chairman of the board. Dan Fachner, who has served as J&J Snack Foods Corp.’s president and CEO since 2021 and a member of the board of directors since 2022, has been elected to serve as board chairman. Shreiber […]
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NCA Reports Confectionery Industry Remains Strong
The confectionery industry is as strong as it’s ever been, according to Carly Schildhaus, director of public affairs and communications for the National Confectioners Association. She said consumers are eager to find ways to add a little bit of sweetness to their lives, “whether enhancing holidays, brightening celebrations or making an ordinary day extraordinary.” In […]
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Sales Of Confections Posting Increases Across Categories
Even with inflation and price increases, consumers still are focused on food and beverages, including confections. In an Aug. 23 webinar presented by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Dan Sadler, principle of client insights at market research firm Circana, took a deeper look into the confections industry. Looking at dollar sales percent change versus a […]
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Tech, Foodservice Paramount At NACS Show
Over the past 20 years, convenience stores have become much more than a place to pick up drinks, snacks or a magazine. “But what does the next 20 years look like,” asked Jeff Lenard, VP of strategic industry initiatives for the National Association of Convenience Stores. The size of the industry itself attests to its […]
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Hershey Introduces Ice Breakers Raspberry Lemon Mints
Ice Breakers has introduced a new sparkling mint flavor – Raspberry Lemon Seltzer. “‘We’ve truly pushed the boundaries of refreshment with our Raspberry Lemon Seltzer Sparkling Mints,” said Taylor Schwartz, senior associate manager for brand refreshment at the Hershey, Pennsylvania-based company. “This innovative product delivers a completely new sensorial experience that will redefine consumers’ expectations of mints.” […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Kellogg Co. To Separate Into Two Companies: Kellanova, WK Kellogg Co.
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. and its board of directors have approved the separation into two independent, publicly traded companies – Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co. The announcement was first shared in March. Upon completion of the separation on Oct. 2, Kellogg Co. will be renamed Kellanova and will continue to trade on the New York […]
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Hostess Brands To Be Acquired By J.M. Smucker Co.
Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands Inc. has entered into an agreement with Orrville, Ohio-based The J.M. Smucker Co. to acquire Hostess Brands in a cash and stock transaction valued at $34.25 per Hostess Brands share, representing a transaction value of about $5.6 billion, including the assumption of debt. The transaction includes the Hostess Brands sweet baked […]
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Southern Recipe Pork Rinds Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund with a $7,500 donation, plus an additional $5,000 donation from Rudolph Foods going to the wellness programs. Throughout Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which is Sept. 10–16, drivers will be encouraged to sign up for free health screenings and services […]