Finalist Meneko Spigner McBeth will take home the $1 million grand prize for her idea for Lay’s Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored potato chips.

Snyder’s of Hanover will donate a portion of its Gluten-Free Pretzels sales to the Celiac Disease Foundation.

Packaging enhancements, a twist on shapes and ingredients and many new flavor combinations continue to win over consumers. 

Pam Clark, vice president of sales and marketing of NENB, takes over as president and CEO on Dec. 1.

Setting the bar on bars, protein is the predominant trend in today’s bar segment, but it’s the personal stories of some of the products’ makers that inspire the latest and greatest creations.

Since joining the cereal division of Kerry Inc., Beloit, WI, seven months ago as a research and development technologist, I’ve learned about an array of technologies that I had limited exposure to previously. 

Tony Dunning is executive vice president of customer development of Jack Link’s Beef Jerky.

The Schiller Park, IL, plant, which produces Twinkies and other Hostess treats, is expected to close Oct. 19.

The Pennsylvania snack company’s new packaging highlights the beauty of its hometown.

Located in Marion and Morral, the two plants produce Orville Redenbacher microwave popcorn.