Savory snack sales surge 29% during Super Bowl Week 2023 The sales total jumped 29% from Super Bowl Week 2022. Liz Parker Kuhn February 6, 2024 In 2023, Americans purchased 118 million pounds of savory snacks, enough to fill Allegiant Stadium 16 times.Read More
Dawn Foods acquires Netherlands-based manufacturing company The acquisition closed on January 31. Liz Parker Kuhn February 6, 2024 The two family-owned companies with long bakery heritage join forces.Read More
Stellar Snacks bakes pretzels with inclusivity, BFY benefits in mind The mother-daughter company seeks to provide treats that bring people together. Jenni Spinner February 5, 2024 The mother-daughter company seeks to provide treats that bring people together.Read More
Circana expands leadership of its global commercial organization The consumer behavior specialists have announced several new hires and promotions. Jenni Spinner February 5, 2024 The consumer behavior specialists have announced several new hires and promotions.Read More
Brian McNamara appointed to Mondelēz International board of directors The executive has a range of experience in various sectors, including healthcare. Jenni Spinner February 5, 2024 The executive has a range of experience in various sectors, including healthcare.Read More
Fun Friday Super Bowl edition: Totino's limited-edition flavors, M&M's diamond ring, DiGiorno 'doinks,' and more Oreo and Kris Jenner team up in an ad to air during the Big Game. Liz Parker Kuhn February 2, 2024 Super Bowl news from Totino's, M&M's, and Oreo include ads that will air during the game plus celebrity cameos.Read More
Lay’s, Disney throw snacking for a loop in TV ad takeover The Groundhog Day ads feature Stephen Tobolowsky from the namesake movie. Jenni Spinner February 2, 2024 The Groundhog Day ads feature Stephen Tobolowsky from the namesake movie.Read More
Bansk Group acquires majority share of meat snacks brand No Man's Land Foods LLC No Man's Land Foods is a provider of high-quality beef jerky and meat sticks. Liz Parker Kuhn February 2, 2024 Acquisition positions No Man's Land Foods to expand distribution and increase market share.Read More
Oil separating machine at Frito-Lay Plant in Virginia catches fire The staff called 911 when they were unable to extinguish the fire. Liz Parker Kuhn January 31, 2024 Equipment that separates oils from the chip-making process was unable to be extinguished by the facility's staff.Read More
Bob's Red Mill partners with Ridwell on sustainability program As part of its zero waste program, the company is also recycling scrap generated at its mill with Ridwell. Liz Parker Kuhn January 31, 2024 Bob's Red Mill bags are now recyclable through Ridwell, a recycling service that will pick up multi-layer plastic bags right from consumer's doorsteps.Read More