Jack Link’s Original Turkey Jerky is sure to be a favorite with consumers seeking a convenient meat snack that’s high in protein, low in calories and carbohydrates and 98% fat free.
Mary’s Gone Crackers, which makes a line of gluten-free, organic and nonGMO snacks, says it was purchased by Kameda USA Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s largest manufacturer of rice crackers. Kameda takes a majority stake in Mary’s Gone Crackers, acquiring more than 70% of the company.
The baking and snack food company’s Baked Naturals Cracker Chips are the first to utilize the SealTab reclosure feature. Originally launched in a quad-seal standup bag, the cracker chips now have a new level of convenience. Available nationwide since August, the new package comes in 5.8- and 6.4-oz sizes.
Innovative flavors, healthier ingredient profiles and eye-catching packaging are hallmarks of today’s potato chip segment. Manufacturers are now honing in on various advantages today’s chips have over their predecessors in an effort to keep the potato chip segment on-trend for consumers.
Simple salt just won’t cut it in the competition for consumers’ popcorn-craving palettes. Unique ingredients and flavor profiles are helping popcorn manufacturers go for their personal best in the great snacking games.
Low in calories, high in fiber—popcorn may just be the perfect natural snack. Of course, that doesn’t stop manufacturers from trying to up the ante by enhancing all the whole grain has to offer. Now, popcorn can be found competing with chips, pretzels and even candy in the snacking Olympics.
Blue Diamond Almonds’ ingredients business is transitioning its name from Industrial Products to Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division. It’s the largest division within Blue Diamond Growers, which is expecting revenues this year to approach $1 billion.