In spring 2021, Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios will launch two additions to its Wonderful Pistachios No Shells product line – BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar. BBQ Wonderful Pistachios No Shells have hickory-smoked flavor and are dashed with garlic, paprika and salt for a mix of sweet and smoky. Sea Salt & Vinegar Wonderful Pistachios No Shells […]
Category: Snacks Brands
New Survey Shows Americans Relishing Foods That Bring Happiness
In 2020 – the year of quarantining and social distancing – many Americans have chosen to eat like a kid again, according to new research. No matter gender, age or location, feel-good, nostalgic food has made perhaps the biggest comeback of all time. A new poll of 2,000 Americans found that two in three are […]
J&J Snack Foods Appoints Plunk As New SVP, CFO
J&J Snack Foods has appointed Ken Plunk as SVP and CFO of the company, effective Sept. 21. He will report to Daniel Fachner, president. As the CFO, Plunk will have overall responsibility for the financial operations of J&J. Plunk joins the Pennsauken, New Jersey-based company with broad corporate and operational finance experience gained from leadership roles […]
National Confectioners Association Generating ‘Positive Brand Identity’
Downs-led organization touts Always A Treat campaign by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The new focus of the National Confectioners Association is on four goals – advocacy communication, trends and disruptions, thought leadership and financial strength. According to John Downs, the NCA’s president and CEO, these aspects “matter the most to the confectionery industry.” And […]
Millions Of Smiles Return To Stores Via Lay’s Potato Chip Bags
Lay’s is converting millions of potato chip bags to feature the real smiles of 30 “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things in their communities. The new Lay’s bags continue the brand’s mission to inspire even more smiles in 2020, with up to $1 million in proceeds benefitting Operation Smile. The Lay’s Smiles packaging and brand’s digital […]
Distinctive Foods Offers Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats
Wheeling, Illinois-based Distinctive Foods, the producer of Bageldogs, Pretzeldogs and other dough-wrapped proteins, recently debuted Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats to a national audience after entering into a licensing agreement with Pabst Brewing Co. earlier this year. The Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats are made with miniature hardwood smoked traditional bratwurst that are cooked […]
Pringles Introduces Limited-Edition Rick And Morty-Inspired Flavors
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Pringles is continuing its partnership with Adult Swim’s award-winning series, Rick and Morty, with an expanded collection of limited-edition flavors inspired by the hit show. In addition to the coveted Pickle Rick crisps, the two newest flavors – Honey Mustard Morty and Look at Me! I’m Cheddar & Sour Cream – are rooted in the show’s […]
Lakeview Farms Offers New Cheesecake Factory At Home Desserts
Delphos, Ohio-based Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer and marketer of refrigerated desserts, dips and specialty products, has introduced a new line of mix-in desserts to The Cheesecake Factory At Home brand of refrigerated desserts. “Following the success of last year’s launch of The Cheesecake Factory At Home Decadent Dessert products, we are excited to offer new premium, ready-to-eat dessert […]
