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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Schnucks To Sell ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ Cookies
McArthur’s Bakery and Schnucks are giving St. Louis, Missouri, a new reason to smile this holiday season as the bakery’s Smiley Face Cookie Co. cookies are launching into 77 Schnucks stores. Many who grew up in St. Louis remembers these happy cookies from McArthur’s, which is now creating cookie decorating jobs for local adults with […]
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Hershey’s Offers Chance To Win Free Grinch-Inspired Kisses
Holiday décor disappearing overnight? A street sign renamed ‘Grinch Street?’ Even Hershey’s Kisses chocolates have been stolen and changed to Grinch-themed treats. It’s official: the Grinch has departed Who-ville and is tiptoeing across the country wreaking havoc. Rumor has it he plans to stick around through the holiday season, stealing bags of Hershey’s Kisses chocolates only to give them out to fans once his […]
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Pringles Launches New Scorchin’ Flavor
Pringles have a new answer to spicy nacho cravings with crunchy Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos. New Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos pack the taste of queso, sour cream and corn tortilla, kicking it up a notch with heat that builds over time. Each bite boasts a hint of spicy jalapeño and cayenne pepper and a wavy texture for even […]
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Launches Commercials
Following Wonderful Pistachios’ launch of its latest No Shells flavors, BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar, and after nearly doubling its No Shells business over the past two years, Wonderful Pistachios has launched its biggest No Shells marketing investment yet, featuring Sheldon the tortoise. Sheldon, the hard-backed, shell advocate antagonist, is featured in new comedic […]
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M&M’S Offers Personalized Gifts As Shoppers Gear Up For Holidays
M&M’S has announced its holiday gift lineup, featuring personalized gift boxes, M&M’s candy dispensers, party favor packs, matching family lounge sets and other items. Fans can also add a personal, customized touch to M&M’S by choosing up to three colors, adding special messages, clip-art and a photo. The holiday gift guide is now available for shoppers and features […]
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Mondelez International’s SnackFutures Opens Applications for CoLab 2022
SnackFutures, the Mondelez International innovation and venture hub, has opened applications for its CoLab 2022 class. The second year of the start-up engagement program will focus on mission-driven brands that can demonstrate their commitment to having a positive impact on social, environmental and human well-being. “We are thrilled to launch CoLab 2022 and particularly excited about bringing […]
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Rollin’ N Bowlin’ Expands Product Line With Nut Butter Stuffed Dates
Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, has announced its newest product innovation, nut butter-stuffed Medjool dates. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ launched the first-of-its-kind, shelf-stable product nationally on Nov. 1 with health food distributor KeHE, as a KeHE Elevate Brand. “We strive to provide a variety of genuinely healthy and delicious plant-based foods for our growing customer […]
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On The Border Introduces New Dips, Chips
Carrollton, Texas-based On The Border Chips & Dips is introducing two new restaurant-inspired dips and café style tortilla chips: Southwest Bean Dip, Jalapeño Ranch Dip and Lightly Salted Café Style Tortilla Chips. The Southwest Bean Dip is made with a blend of crushed and whole beans, tomatoes and peppers while the Jalapeño Ranch Dip will […]
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Sweet Loren’s Launches Holiday Sugar Cookie Dough Packaging
New York-based Sweet Loren’s pre-portioned Sugar Cookie Dough is debuting its first limited edition holiday packaging. The packaging, complete with all the tips needed to create snowflake shapes, a snowman and holly-decorated cookies, is hitting grocery store shelves across the U.S. This limited-edition holiday packaging shows how easy it is to bake; all that’s needed is the cookie dough […]
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Stokes Named CEO Of Kind North America
New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks has appointed Russell Stokes as the new CEO of Kind North America. Stokes assumes the role with immediate effect and reports directly to Juan Martin, Kind’s global president and CEO. Stokes has most recently served as Kind’s chief growth officer, joining the team earlier this year. In his new role, he will lead Kind […]
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Celebrate Holiday Season With New Hot Chocolate Bombs
Frankford Candy is expanding its assortment of hot chocolate bombs to include three new flavors – salted caramel, peppermint and double chocolate. The new items join returning holiday favorites such as the Fruity Pebbles Candy Snowman and the Krabby Patties Sliders and will be available at retailers nationwide for a limited time. “According to a 2020 National […]
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Stryve Foods Appoints Christenson, Vogt To Board Of Directors
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has appointed Greg Christenson and Charlie Vogt to its board of directors, effective immediately. Christenson will serve as a member of the audit committee and compensation committee, and Vogt will serve as a member of the compensation committee. The appointments will expand the board to nine directors, six of whom […]
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Ferrero Building First North American Chocolate Processing Facility
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company the Ferrero Group, has broken ground on a new chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Illinois. It will be the Ferrero Group’s third facility that processes chocolate and its first outside of Europe. State and local leaders joined Ferrero at a ceremony to celebrate the occasion, […]
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Takis Introduces On-The-Go Intensity With New Takis Crisps
Takis, the spicy rolled tortilla chip brand known for its intense flavor, has introduced Takis Crisps, the latest addition to the brand’s growing list of salty snack offerings. Infused with the full force of Takis Fuego signature variety, these stackable potato crisps are hitting store shelves in a portable container. Now available nationwide in 2-oz. and […]