The Kraft Heinz Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nuts business to Hormel Foods Corporation in a cash transaction for $3.35 billion. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval.

Hunch Snacks, a natural snacks start-up, introduced a line of Organic Dark Chocolate Bites in four flavors: Peanut Butter, Almond, Hazelnut and Chocolate. Each crispy, creamy bite is certified organic, non-GMO, kosher, gluten-free and is free from artificial colors and flavors.

SONIC® Drive-In announced a new licensing partnership with Slim Jim® to infuse flavors of Chili Cheese Coney into a meat stick. The new venture into meaty snacks balances the hearty, savory flavors of a SONIC Chili Cheese Coney and the bold, meaty flavor of Slim Jim, delivering a new snacking.

The funds will enable PeaTos to continue driving its mission to revolutionize chips by adding nutrient-dense peas to the traditional corn base and replacing the artificial colors and flavors with more natural ingredients.

To add more purposeful nutrition to daily snacking, Baked-Ins combine sweet potato, kale, carrot and apple into a better-for-you snack inspired by home-baked favorites like Banana Chocolate Chip bread and Chocolate Oat loaf. Both flavors offer 3g of fiber and 9g of whole grains.

The expansion includes the launch of new REZISTA® MAX thickening starches and BRIOGEL® gelling starches. These innovative tapioca starches will help food manufacturers deliver superior products thanks to their improved process tolerance, mouthfeel, fluidity and texture. The starches are suitable for use across dairy, soups, sauces and dressings, confectionery and more.

Cargill Salt’s new Purified Sea Salt Flour is a unique type of sodium chloride, sifted to the smallest and finest granulations of sea salt crystals. This ultra-fine cut makes it the only sea salt of its kind. 

Mantrose-Haeuser has expanded its range of Plant-based Certicoat® anti-sticking polishes for gummy vitamins, fruit snacks and other functional gummies. 

Whether it’s for a nutritious treat, comfort from stress, or a quick meal, US consumers increasingly turn to fruits, nuts, and ready-to-eat snack foods throughout the day, reports The NPD Group. Over the past five years, Americans added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita, from 505 between-meal snacking occasions per capita in 2015 to 530 in 2020, and consumption of snack foods at meals increased from 21% of eatings in 2010 to 26% in 2020.