Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast

Gilbert & Bernard Named Finalist For National Charcuterie Award

Brooklyn, New York-based Gilbert & Bernard has been named as a finalist for a national charcuterie award for its bistro-style mousse with cognac, one of the new items in the brand’s pâté line.   Scott Bridi, founder of charcuterie producer Brooklyn Cured, teamed up with his wife, Hannah Bae, to launch Gilbert & Bernard Pâté and Specialty Foods […]

Posted inAssociation News, National, Snacks Brands

NCA Names 2023 Golden And Silver Candy Dish Award Recipients

The National Confectioners Association announced Kevin Jenkins and Sharon Montgomery as the recipients of the 2023 Golden Candy Dish and Silver Candy Dish Awards, respectively. The Candy Dish Awards are presented each year by NCA’s broker community to recognize one broker and one manufacturer who have demonstrated leadership in the fields of confectionery sales, marketing and management. The […]

Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West

Blue Diamond Growers Prepares For National Almond Day

Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers is preparing for National Almond Day on Feb. 16 with celebrations and discounts.There will be a state proclamation declaring Feb. 16 as California Almond Day. Blue Diamond Growers is also offering a one-day-only special of 20 percent off all products at the Blue Diamond Nut and Gift Shops in Sacramento, Modesto, and Chico, as well as […]

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How Has The Pandemic And Inflation Impacted Snack Sales?

Sponsored content Anne-Marie Roerink is a principal at 210 Analytics LLC – providing customized research with a specialty in food retailing for clients such as the National Confectioners Association, Food Marketing Institute, National Grocers Association, North American Meat Institute and many others. Through numerous consumer studies, Roerink has developed a perspective on the ever-changing wants […]

Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Snacks Brands

Chex Mix Collaborates With Sir Mix-A-Lot On Bagel Chips

Minneapolis-based Chex Mix is bringing its bagel chip back to Traditional Chex Mix bags. To announce the launch, the company has partnered with Sir Mix-A-Lot to release a remix of his song, “Baby Got Back.” The duo teamed up to create a snack-inspired remix and corresponding music video, aptly titled “Bagel is Back.” “You can’t […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, National

Mondelēz International Acquires Clif Bar & Co.

Chicago-based Mondelēz International has completed the acquisition of Emeryville, California-based Clif Bar & Co., a maker of energy bars with organic ingredients. The acquisition expands Mondelēz International’s global snack bar business to more than $1 billion, with brands including Clif, Clif Kid and Luna complementing its refrigerated snacking business Perfect Snacks in the U.S. and performance […]