The Sweets & Snacks Expo, originally scheduled for May 18-21, 2020, in Chicago, has been canceled.

Mount Franklin Foods, LLC, a manufacturer of high-quality confections, nut products, mints and culinary plant-based proteins, announces it has acquired, through its affiliate, the assets and book of business from ARRO Food Processing Division, based in Hodgkins, Ill., and ARRO Ingredients Division, headquartered in Chicago.

A recent survey gauged attitudes across four key snack categories—including snack bars, salty snacks, candy and sweet baked goods—and it explored consumers’ decision-making processes when choosing snacks for themselves and their children. 

Made by baking 100% real cheese into craveable crisps, and then seasoning with a kick of bold Mexican spices, Cheddar Crisps are a flavorful, keto-friendly, gluten-free and certified vegetarian snack with no artificial flavors or colors.

In the 1800s, Laveau’s evil eye cast fear, mystery, and hexes into the hearts of the nefarious and noble of New Orleans. And in the spirit of awe comes Zapp’s® Evil Eye™ potato chips.

The newest Sabra product is plant based, vegan, gluten free, kosher and made without genetically engineered ingredients.

“According to Datassential's* research, 54% of customers crave more exciting fry options. We took that knowledge to our kitchen and created a unique fry shape and flavored it with distinct seasonings to deliver bold flavor and big results for our operators,” said Kim Cupelli, vice president of marketing.

The new rinds are packed with protein, baked (not fried) until light and crispy, and seasoned carefully to create an authentic pork taste.

At home or on the go, Freeze-Dried Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Bananas are ideal in lunchboxes, as an office snack or even as a sweet gift.

One way consumers define convenience is as easy-to-eat, grab-and-go snacks. Bars and handheld baked goods are popular options, and potatoes can make them better, such as in a potato-infused toaster pastry.