Inspired by the brand’s top-selling flavored potato chip, Utz has introduced a sour cream and onion flavor to its Mixed Minis Pretzel line. Available in 12-ounce pretzel packages, Utz’s Sour Cream and Onion Mixed Minis join two other flavors – Garlic Butter and Mike’s Hot Honey. “At Utz, we are always looking for ways to […]
Category: Snacks Brands
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, News, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Names Taffet As Chief Growth Officer
The Hershey Co. has named Stacy Taffet as its chief growth officer, effective April 14. In this role, she will be responsible for driving transformative growth strategies across the company’s expanding snacks portfolio. Taffet is a seasoned marketing executive with 20 years of leadership experience, including 15 years in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and a PepsiCo […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, West
Country Archer Provisions Rebrands As Archer
San Bernardino, California-based Archer, formerly known as Country Archer Provisions, has introduced a new brand identity – including a streamlined name, new logo and refreshed packaging – in an effort to increase recognition for the meat snack brand. The branding debuted at the recent Natural Products Expo West Show. The new packaging will begin rolling […]
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NCA Names Hagedorn Board Chair, Appoints New Members
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named Jerry Hagedorn, EVP for Barry Callebaut, as chair of the NCA Board of Trustees for a two-year term. Hagedorn most recently served as vice chair and will take over for departing NCA Board Chair Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands. “As the confectionery industry faces unprecedented challenges and […]
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NCA Report: Confectionery Sales Break Records, Surpass $54B
Confectionery sales topped $54 billion in 2024, according to the 2025 State of Treating report published March 3 by the National Confectioners Association. The report forecasts that U.S. confectionery sales will grow over the next five years, exceeding $70 billion in all outlets by 2029. Across the board, consumers are concerned about the price of groceries, which […]
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Wonderful Pistachios Introduces No Shells Unsalted Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios is launching No Shells Unsalted Pistachios in the U.S. and Canada in celebration of World Pistachio Day, taking place on Feb. 26. Ideal for health-conscious consumers and those looking to integrate a sodium-free snack into their daily lives, Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted will be available online and at retailers nationwide in 6-ounce […]
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Lakeview Farms, Noosa Yoghurt Merge To Form Novus Foods
Ohio-based Lakeview Farms has finalized its acquisition of noosa Holdings Inc. from The Campbell’s Company, merging the two businesses to form Novus Foods. Novus Foods will reflect the company’s goal to become the “leading CPG company for the refrigerated perimeter of the grocery store.” Announced Nov. 12, the merger was finalized Feb. 24 following the […]
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Mars Appoints Jacobs As VP, Marketing For Food, Nutrition Segment
Mars Inc. has appointed CPG industry veteran David Jacobs as VP of marketing for Mars Food & Nutrition North America. Jacobs reports to Dave Dusangh, regional president of Mars Food & Nutrition North America. “We’re excited to welcome David to Mars Food & Nutrition. His impressive background in building world-leading CPG brands and leading high-performing teams aligns perfectly […]