Utz Brands names two new executive vice presidents to its team Mitchell Arends and Cary Devore have combined decades of executive leadership experience. Jenni Spinner November 14, 2023 Mitchell Arends and Cary Devore have combined decades of executive leadership experience.Read More
PLMA announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award winning private-label products The Private Label Manufacturers Association honorees include Walmart and Amazon. Jenni Spinner November 14, 2023 The Private Label Manufacturers Association honorees include Walmart and Amazon.Read More
Detroit's Metropolitan Baking Company expands Hamtramck facility The firm will also be adding 25 employees to its roster. Liz Parker Kuhn November 13, 2023 The 78-year-old firm, which started operations in 1945 in two homes with a garage in back, is adding 30,000-sq. ft. on its 20-acre property. Read More
Fun Friday roundup: Hot Pockets thermostat contest, grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings, Friendsgivings Neuroscientists reveal snacks they eat to boost memory function. Liz Parker Kuhn November 10, 2023 This week's Fun Friday roundup features news from Hot Pockets, Green Giant, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Frito-Lay, and Newsweek. Read More
Unique Snacks expands support for Folds of Honor veterans' charity The pretzel company is stepping up efforts with specially branded bags of its Splits snacks. Jenni Spinner November 9, 2023 The pretzel company is stepping up efforts with specially branded bags of its Splits snacks.Read More
J.M. Smucker forms Sweet Baked Snacks strategic business area Following its Hostess Brands acquisition, the company also has shifted its leadership team. Jenni Spinner November 8, 2023 The company has also announced a series of leadership changes to support the business following the closing of its acquisition of Hostess Brands.Read More
Quinn attains B Corp Certification To become a Certified B Corporation, the company underwent a rigorous review of the impact of its operations. Liz Parker Kuhn November 7, 2023 Quinn, a mission-driven snack company, announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp), furthering the company’s commitment towards being and doing better in everything they do. Read More
Bread trends, a growing snack producer, and more: SF&WB’s November issue This month’s digital edition features a range of in-depth features and industry news. Jenni Spinner November 6, 2023 This month’s digital edition features a range of in-depth features and industry news.Read More
Fun Friday roundup: Chips Ahoy campaign, EggoVac and Frontier + Eggo collab, 'Doritos Silent,' New York Jets visit Consumers can now enjoy Eggo Grab & Go waffles on Frontier flights. Liz Parker Kuhn November 3, 2023 This week brings a lot of Fun Friday stories to share, starting with Chips Ahoy's "Happy By Design" campaign, which champions multicultural artists.Read More
MunchPak celebrates its 10-year anniversary In celebration, the subscription company will introduce its first-ever custom chocolate bar, the "10-Year Treat." Liz Parker Kuhn October 31, 2023 The global snack subscription company marks its 10-year anniversary with custom treats and exclusive giveaways.Read More