Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG goals. The report confirms progress made toward the company’s goals to prevent, identify and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks in its own operations and supply chains. Along with its progress […]
Category: Snacks Brands
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Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Crispy Green Releases Single-Serving Bags For Fruit Snack
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green has released new single-serve packaging for its Crispy Fruit line, adding more fruit to each container and making the bags recyclable. “Over the years, we’ve received many requests and comments from our customers that they love our product but wish there were a few more bites in each bag,” said Angela Liu, […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Klondike Celebrates Anniversary With Birthday Cake Giveaway
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Klondike is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2022 with a birthday cake giveway. As the Klondike product portfolio has expanded with new flavors and formats, fans can spot the iconic polar bear mascot on not only the silver foil wrapped bar, but also on shakes, sandwiches and cones in freezer aisles. […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Crispy Greens Promotes Torres As National Sales Director
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has promoted Janet Torres to the position of national sales director. In this capacity, Torres is responsible for leading and managing the sales team, including brokers and contractors. “No question, Janet has demonstrated leadership skills and abilities over her 2.5 years with the company and has earned the trust and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Whole Foods
Rold Gold Celebrates Anniversary With Redesign, Giveaway
Plano, Texas-based Rold Gold is celebrating its 106th anniversary with a new limited-edition bag design and by giving away more than $106,000 in gold bars through its Gold Hunters campaign. This program sends consumers on a hunt to find Rold Gold hidden in the background of their favorite television shows, movies, sports and music that span decades, all for a chance […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Opopop Launches Dill Pickle Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels
Denver, Colorado-based Opopop is celebrating the start of the summer season with a new limited-edition product: Pickle Monster. Opopop’s limited edition Pickle Monster flavor provides customers with a blend of tartness, salt and dill. Pickle Monster will be available in 320g bags, which makes four bags of popcorn. “Here at Opopop, we want to keep pushing the […]
Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West
Natural Delights Launches Truffles Product Line In Stores
Yuma, Arizona-based Natural Delights has launched Truffles, a take on chocolate covered fruit snacks. After a trial period with retail buyers and consumer media, the brand has launch a full-scale marketing campaign around the product, now available to order. Where traditional chocolate covered fruit snacks list high fructose corn syrup as a key ingredient, Natural Delights Truffles […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Partners With Nwodim To Bring Back Solid Black Initiative
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is teaming up with actress and comedian Ego Nwodim to announce the return of Solid Black, a multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding to shine a light on Black changemakers – people who are driving impact, activism and a culture of change in their communities. In its sophomore year, Doritos Solid Black […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Midwest, Plant-Based News
Kellogg Co. To Split Operations Into Three Separate Businesses
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Company has approved a plan to separate its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses, via tax-free spin-offs, resulting in three independent public companies. “Kellogg has been on a successful journey of transformation to enhance performance and increase long-term shareowner value. This has included re-shaping our portfolio, and today’s announcement is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Spam Celebrates Brand Museum In Austin, MN
The Spam brand is experiencing a cultural renaissance through the creation of a brand museum in Austin, Minnesota. With seven consecutive years of record sales under its belt, the brand is showing up in restaurants, among other locations. “The SPAM brand has some of the most ardent fans you’ll find anywhere,” said Jennesa Kinscher, senior […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. Unveils Two-Story Trade Show Exhibit
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is showcasing its leadership in retail and consumer insights by focusing on the value of space for both retailers and consumers during the National Confectioners Association’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo from May 24-26 in Chicago. Hershey recently participated in a study where it explored the needs of retailers. Key insights […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Conagra Brands Showcases Lineup At 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Conagra Brands Inc. is attending the National Confectioners Association’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo. The expo is being held in Conagra Brands’ hometown of Chicago through May 26. “The Sweets & Snacks Expo is a great opportunity to connect with our customers and showcase the power of our snacking line-up,” said Spencer Fivelson, VP and general manager of snacks […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Sweets & Snacks Expo Releases Most Innovative New Product Winners
The Most Innovative New Product Awards have kicked off the 25th annual Sweets & Snacks Expo by recognizing the most innovative confectionery and snack products and the companies that created them. These products have been developed over the last year and are available on store shelves. “Innovation puts the candy and snack categories in the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Mondelēz International Shares Update On Long-Term Growth Strategy
Mondelēz International has shared its strategy to accelerate growth and focus its portfolio to generate sustainable shareholder value. As a result, the company is updating its long-term algorithm to 3-5 percent organic net revenue growth, up from previous guidance of 3 percent. “Our competitive advantages in the marketplace and focused strategy on global snacking leadership […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Launches ‘Unbox The Icons’ Variety Pack Sweepstakes
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay is launching “Unbox the Icons” Variety Packs by joining forces with three celebrities: Mario Lopez, Martha Stewart and Mark Morrison. To kick off the campaign, Frito-Lay Variety Packs partnered with actor and television host Lopez, as well as cookbook author and entrepreneur Stewart to make their signature Frito-Lay Variety Pack “Iconic Boxes” filled with their favorite things, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, West
Fresh Cravings Rebrands, Introduces New Flavors, Donates $250K
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand, has debuted a new look and expanded its portfolio of hummus products at Walmart stores. Sporting all new packaging and brand imagery, Fresh Cravings Everything Bagel, Honey Jalapeño and Spicy Red Pepper Hummus join its three original flavors: Roasted Red Pepper, Classic and Roasted Garlic, in the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Southwest
Stryve Foods Inc. Announces Leadership Transitions
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has announced new leadership succession plans with the appointment of Christopher Boever as the company’s CEO, starting May 23. In connection, Joe Oblas will transition to the new position of chief growth officer. These changes are a part of a long-term succession plan that the company says allows for an […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Packaging News
Consumer Insights Inspire Occasion Innovation Through Packaging
Sponsored Content There is no denying that consumers are spending more time at home since the start of the pandemic. New patterns of eating and snacking at home have taken hold. This creates an opportunity to exercise a different kind of innovation, one that meets new occasions with the tried-and-true beloved brands, packaged in different […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Utz Brands Adds New Manufacturing Facility In Kings Mountain, NC
Utz Brands Inc. has purchased a new, recently completed snack food manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina from Evans Food Group, d/b/a Benestar Brands. The purchase includes the existing building, land and pork-rind production equipment. Utz will convert the space into an operational snack food manufacturing facility starting in 2022. The current 125,000 square […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Mondelēz International Acquires Ricolino From Grupo Bimbo
Mondelēz International has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion. Ricolino is a growing business with a leading confectionery position in Mexico. The acquisition will transform Mondelēz International’s business in the Mexico market to accelerate growth and scale in core snacking categories. With approximately $500 million […]