U.S. consumers are eating more beef than they have in a decade, and as the demand for leather plummets due to cheaper alternatives thousands of cowhides are being thrown away daily.

Inspired by emerging consumer demand for more intense flavor, indulgent snacks with complex textures, Snyder’s of Hanover is introducing 3 new Twisted Pretzel Sticks flavors to its portfolio: Jalapeno Ranch, Sour Cream & Onion, and Extreme Seasoned.

SNAX-Sational Brands’ premiere popcorn brand Snack Pop has officially unveiled Candy Pop Popcorn Peanut M&M’s! made with M&M’s peanut candy, now available at Sam’s Club nationwide as of February 1, 2021.

The American Bakers Association’s Bakers Manufacturing Academy has launched a new specialized course for cracker operations: the Sheeting and Laminating Lesson.   

Next month pladis will introduce Flipz Stuff’D and Flipz Bites, the newest creations in the Flipz collection of chocolate-covered pretzel snacks.

Last week, Kettle Brand introduced two new bold flavors to their Krinkle Cut Potato Chip line-up: spicy Habanero Lime, and decadent Truffle & Sea Salt. 

Same great taste, but with a new look! Wildway, a San Antonio-based natural food company, has launched its new packaging design for its grain-free granola line.

Better-for-you snack brand LesserEvil is excited to introduce the newest addition to its premium snack family: Lil’ Puffs, a new product line of grain-free tasty, chewable snacks for toddlers 12 months and older hitting shelves in retail and online this February.

Among the most popular original programming features for PLMA Live’s Private Label Week has been the announcement of retail winners for PLMA’s Salute to Excellence awards, presented in recognition of the best new private label products of 2020 in nearly 70 food and nonfood categories.

The California Walnut Board is launching its fourth consecutive American Heart Month campaign this February, expanding its popular retail marketing program in an effort to bring more attention to Heart Month and encourage consumers to make healthier food choices.