Company: Frito-Lay, Inc., Plano, Texas Website: www.fritolay.com Introduced: August 2011 Distribution: National Suggested Retail: $1.49 for a 3.375-oz. bag of Doritos or a 3.75-oz. bag of Cheetos
Whether it’s a picnic, a ballgame, a county fair or just lounging in the sun, the state of the snack industry proves that consumers are in for one wild, fun-filled, tasty ride.
Potato chips have been around for ages and are a simple but fantastic idea in origin. Still, one of the industry’s most beloved snack foods, they run a Tilt-a-Whirl of flavors with shelf appeal, shapes and varieties. But one thing’s certain: They’re as classic as a state fair.
SNAXPO is just one of those shows where you know you’re going to have a guaranteed good time, says executive editor Marina Mayer. Read on to find out what happened at the snack industry’s most coveted event.
Looks are deceiving at Gabby’s Bagels. The “small” artisan bakery may first appear unassuming, but it has plenty of big programs that keep it ahead of the competition and regulations.