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Executive News, Bakery News, Midwest, Snacks Brands

Legacy Bakehouse Names New CEO

by Shelby Team July 22, 2026

The growing baker has named a new chief executive following capacity expansion and two bakery acquisitions since 2023.

Snacks Brands, Executive News, Midwest, News

Snack & Nut Company JBSS Announces Succession Plan

by Shelby Team July 21, 2026July 20, 2026

Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr., currently president and COO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., will become CEO effective Oct. 1. He succeeds Chairman and CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, who will transition to executive chairman. Frank S. Pellegrino, currently EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CFO, also effective Oct. 1. Elgin, Illinois-based […]

photo of Jail Breaker Potato Chips van in front of Meijer store

Snacks Brands, Midwest, News

Jail Breaker Chips Pairs Bold Flavor With Second-Chance Mission At Meijer

by Shelby Team July 9, 2026July 8, 2026

At Jail Breaker Potato Chips, bold flavors are only part of the story. The Kentucky-based brand was built on a bigger idea: that the right opportunity can help someone break a cycle and start over. Based in London, Kentucky, the company was founded by Jamie Mosley, who spent more than 16 years working as a […]

Executive News, News, Northeast, Snacks Brands

The Hershey Co. Names Hoytink As President, U.S.

by Shelby Team June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

The Hershey Company has named Heather Hoytink as president, U.S., effective July 8. Hoytink brings more than 20 years of sales, operations and commercial leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as SVP and chief commercial officer, U.S. Away From Home Beverages at PepsiCo. “We’re thrilled to welcome Heather to Hershey,” said Kirk Tanner, […]

Snacks Brands, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Jackson’s Chips Expands Into Publix, Adding 1.4K Stores Across Southeast

by Shelby Team June 25, 2026

Jackson’s, the snack brand known for chips cooked in avocado oil, has launched its products in Publix stores, marking a significant milestone in the company’s national retail expansion. The rollout began June 24 across more than 1,400 Publix locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. The initial assortment includes […]

Snacks Brands, Association News, National, News

NCA Video Series Earns 6 Telly Awards For Confectionery Storytelling

by Shelby Team June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Two of the National Confectioners Association’s original video series, The Sweet Life: Season 3 and Sweet Land of Liberty, earned a combined six honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards. The awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, judged by more than 250 experts including representatives from advertising agencies, production companies and major television […]