The puffs are made in small batches from pure stone-ground black teff
October 16, 2020
Created by Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Tefftastic is a 100% teff snack. Tefftastic™ Puffs are made in small batches from pure stone-ground black teff, Earth's Original Ancient Grain® and a gluten-free super foods.
New chip varieties include Tostitos Hint of Guac, Baked Ruffles Flamin’ Hot and Rold Gold Recipe No. 4 Zesty Buffalo
October 14, 2020
Frito-Lay launched three new products to take game day to the next level. Introducing Tostitos Hint of Guac, Baked Ruffles Flamin’ Hot and Rold Gold Recipe No. 4 Zesty Buffalo—all available now.
According to an online survey conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) in April of this year, the events of 2020 have had a dramatic impact on our eating habits. In this survey, 85% of respondents have made changes in their dietary habits, and of those, 32% say they are snacking more and thinking about food more than usual (27%). Stress eating related to snacking appears more prevalent in families. When these figures are broken into parents vs. non-parents, 41% of parents are snacking more as a result of coronavirus compared to 29% of non-parents.
Sixth-generation, family operated business to enhance e-commerce presence and direct-to-home delivery services of premium snacks
October 13, 2020
Amidst the ongoing pandemic created by the coronavirus (COVID-19), Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc., a sixth-generation family business based in southeastern Pennsylvania, a region recognized as the pretzel capital of the world, saw an opportunity where other businesses were forced to close or postpone corporate initiatives. The company followed a different strategy and launched a corporate rebranding to become Unique Snacks.
Takis® brand brings its explosive flavor to snack nut category
October 13, 2020
The Takis® brand known for the iconic spicy rolled tortilla chip with intense flavor, announced a new addition to its snack portfolio – Takis® Hot Nuts. The daring taste that Takis® snacks fans know is expanding to the snack nuts category.
Shannan Redcay to take on role as senior vice president of innovation and value creation
October 8, 2020
A member of the executive Utz leadership team, Redcay oversees a team of professionals responsible for product innovation, quality assurance, and product and packaging development.
Influx of creative dairy snacking startups inspires California Milk Advisory Board to add $350,000 in additional awards
October 7, 2020
Inspired by the number of quality ideas and products that integrate the flavor and functionality of California dairy into both sweet and savory snack formulations, the VentureFuel-run competition has expanded to include 16 companies competing for over $800,000 in awards.
Organic food start-up brand will now be featured across the retailer’s Midwest locations
September 29, 2020
lil’gourmets, announced a partnership with the fresh food innovation in Target’s newly-created Fresh Kids Snacking Destination. Target shoppers will now have access to lil’gourmets veggie meals in the chilled Produce aisle of select Target stores across seven Midwest states, as well as Target.com.
Reese's' New Big Cup Packed with Salty Pretzels Hits Shelves this November
September 29, 2020
The Reese's brand introduced Reese's Big Cups with Pretzels. The new snack is a twist on the classic cup that's bigger, saltier and packed with pretzels. The addition to the Reese's lineup will be available in November.