Norwalk, Connecticut-based Pepperidge Farm has added Goldfish Mega Bites to its portfolio of more than 20 Goldfish cracker varieties. Mega Bites is a bigger, cheesier “reboot” of the classic Goldfish that kids of all ages have enjoyed for nearly 60 years. A permanent addition to the Goldfish lineup, Mega Bites are 50 percent larger than […]
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Mondelēz Annual Snacking Report Highlights Emerging Trends
Chicago, Illinois-based Mondelēz International has released its third annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions. This year’s report shows mindfulness and well-being considerations are increasingly important in snacking. The report also confirms that consumers prefer snacking as a regular eating behavior over traditional […]
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KitKat Brand Kicks Off New Year With Two New Flavors
Hershey, Pennsylvania-based KitKat has released two new products: KitKat Duos Strawberry and Dark Chocolate and KitKat Chocolate Hazelnut THiNS. “A new year is always a chance to try new things, so what better way to start than by releasing new flavors,” said Dan Williard, brand manager. “There’s nothing more classic than KitKat wafers and chocolate, […]
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Lay’s Celebrates Football With Golden Grounds
Plano, Texas-based Lay’s Golden Grounds is celebrating fans who rally for their teams season after season by bringing the field to them. Representing the legacy of 29 NFL teams from coast to coast, Lay’s Golden Grounds chips are the same Lay’s taste but this time are made with a special salute to their favorite teams. Lay’s created the […]
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Once Again Launches Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Sandwiches
Nunda, New York-based Once Again Nut Butter has introduced 100 percent gluten-free graham cracker sandwiches that are available in peanut butter and sunflower seed butter flavors. This snack is also vegan, Kosher Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and part of the brand’s Honest in Trade program. The company says the graham crackers taste similar to its […]
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NCA Announces 2022 Future Leadership Program Class
The National Confectioners Association has chosen eight members joining the 2022 class of its Future Leadership Program, which is dedicated to helping young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers. “We’ve expanded this year’s class to eight young professionals as a way of signaling our investment in the […]
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Tic Tac Launches New Kindness Packaging
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, West
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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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) […]