To kick off the celebration, Cheetos has enlisted the help of someone who knows how great it is to be number two – the second overall 2023 NFL Draft pick and Houston Texans quarterback, CJ Stroud. 

Our Home, the family of brands providing wholesome snacks to communities throughout the US, announced its entry into a definitive agreement with Utz Brands, Inc. to acquire from certain subsidiaries of Utz the R.W. Garcia® and Good Health® brands, along with two new manufacturing plants, and the assumption of Utz's Las Vegas, Nev., facility's lease and manufacturing operation.

HIPPEAS® Flavor Blast! Chickpea Puffs offer crunch and explosive flavor, but was developed with the better-for-you attributes HIPPEAS® is known for: clean label with chickpeas as the first ingredient, free from the top 9 allergens and Non-GMO Project Verified. 

Ben & Jerry's launched its first flavor of 2024 with what it is calling the smoothest and creamiest recipe ever. This unveiling features a fan favorite flavor in a new Non-Dairy format: Strawberry Cheezecake!

Kemin Industries offers new interactive infographic at its website for Kemin Food Technologies-North America. The new resource can help manufacturers rise above inflationary challenges and keep bakery and snack products fresher and safer for longer.

PepsiCo, Inc. announced that Kirk Tanner, CEO of the company's North America beverage business will retire on February 2. Ram Krishnan is appointed as the CEO for PepsiCo Beverages North America. 

The Laughing Cow®, known for its spreadable, creamy cheese wedges, is starting off the new year on a plant-based note by launching a dairy-free iteration, The Laughing Cow Plant-Based in Garlic & Herb, now on shelves at Whole Foods nationwide.

Behrens will be responsible for bringing Catalina Crunch® into its next phase of growth and expanding the brand's retail footprint at a time when the company's demand is at an all-time high. 

Cheez-It® is baking up something extra special for crispy crunchy cravers. Enter Cheez-It Extra Crunchy, the brand's crunchiest crackers, for a uniquely multi-sensorial and cheesy crunch.

Several of Innova Market Insights Top 10 Trends for 2024 support continued successes in the snack food industry. Our third 2024 trend, “Prioritizing Prevention,” demonstrates how consumers take action to prevent health concerns and select healthier snacks.