Mondelēz International marked the 130th anniversary of its biscuit flour mill with a ceremony and day-long celebration Oct. 8 in Toledo, Ohio. The company’s Toledo flour mill is the largest dedicated soft-wheat mill in North America, with one of the largest grain storage capacities at 5.5 million bushels of wheat. The mill first began operations in […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Begins Program To Support Young Leaders
In celebration of International Day of the Girl Child on Oct. 11, Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company has announced a new “Future CEO” program and additional support for nonprofit partners Girl Up and Girls on the Run to help drive mentorship for young girls and provide reverse mentorship for Hershey leaders. “At Hershey, we understand the power of […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Center Store, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Kroger Shares America’s Favorites Candies Ahead Of Holiday
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared America’s favorite candies heading into the Halloween season. The grocer, who sells millions of pounds of candy each year, revealed that it expects shoppers will again reach for Hershey’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to fill their baskets more than any other candy this Halloween. “We expect our shoppers will […]
Posted inPackaging News, National, Snacks Brands
Mars Releases M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew Candies
M&M’s, a brand of Newark, New Jersey-based Mars, has released its latest product, M&M’s Caramel Cold Brew. The product features a combination of coffee and caramel, covered in milk chocolate and wrapped in a colorful candy shell. “More and more coffee drinkers are exploring new flavor combinations, with cold brew ranking as one of Gen Z’s […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Utz Brands Announces CEO Succession Plan
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands, a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has announced some upcoming leadership changes. After 27 years with the company, CEO Dylan Lissette will be appointed executive chairman of the board, effective Dec. 15. At that time, Howard Friedman, currently COO of Post Holdings, will join the company as CEO and serve as […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Launches Two Pork Rind Products
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has announced two additions to its portfolio of pork rinds, New Buttery Garlic and Italian Herb Krutones. The products are scheduled in launch in spring. The experience of popping pork rinds is one that consumers have continued to request. It’s also a dining experience that has found success at various restaurants nationwide. Additionally, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Plant-Based News, Snacks Brands, West
Good Planet Foods Expands Portfolio With Snack Packs
Bellevue, Washington-based Good Planet Foods has announced its latest innovation, plant-based Snack Packs. The packs are individually packaged and are made for on-the-go convenience. Good Planet Foods Snack Packs are available in two flavors, Smoked Gouda with Dried Cranberries and Almonds and Cheddar with Dried Cranberries and Cashews. They will retail for SRP $1.99 and will be […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Quinn Snacks Achieves ‘HowGood Climate Friendly’ Label
Boulder, Colorado-based Quinn Snacks has achieved the Climate Friendly product attribute from its partner HowGood, an independent research company with the largest ingredient sustainability database. Quinn will begin to roll out the first on-pack “Climate Friendly” label on its snack products in 2023. Products that receive the Climate Friendly attribute have greenhouse gas emissions that are lower […]