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Harvest Snaps rebrands Selects to Crunchy Puffs

The brand is undergoing a packaging redesign for its three Harvest Snaps flavors: Honey Dijon, Loaded Taco, and White Cheddar Jalapeno.




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Flamin' Hot revamps packaging, establishes brand of its own

Frito-Lay's Flamin’ Hot portfolio, encompassing 25 unique products, is coming together as an official brand and stepping out with a fierce new look.  




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LesserEvil unveils new crunchy, onion-flavored snack

Available in two flavors, the new snack will be available at Sprouts and on LesserEvil.com starting June 1.




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Pringles introduces Pringles Mingles puffed snacks

The line marks the brand’s first foray into extruded snack territory.




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In Good Hands puffs debut at Sprouts Innovation Centers

In Good Hands' new Protein Puffs are exclusively available nationwide in Sprouts New-For-You Innovation Centers, where the newest, most innovative, and on-trend better-for-you products can be found.




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Puffed and extruded snack consumers want health and heat in their buys

Consumers continue to reach for their favorite puffed and extruded snacks in their many forms. However, while U.S. shoppers still put tried and true types (like cheese curls and pork rinds) in their cart, they’re increasingly interested in trying new flavor twists, better-for-you bases, and other novel takes on the category. 




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Our Home spotlights new products, expanded portfolio

The snack company chatted up its various brands and new items at Sweets & Snacks.




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Hippeas announces LTO Minions-themed snacks

The plant-based snack company features limited-edition Minions-themed pack designs on all puffs and veggie straw flavors and special pack sizes.




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Fritos debuts LTO snack partnership with 'Twisters'

For the first time in the brand’s history, Fritos is blending two flavors into one bag with an exclusive, limited-edition Fritos X Twisters snack.




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Unique Snacks introduces Puffzels snack packs

The new packs aim to meet growing demand from convenience store operators and on-the-go shoppers.




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State of the Industry 2024: Extruded snacks endure

Extruded snacks are having a bright year, and producers expect the success to continue.




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Hippeas launches LTO Mexican-inspired chickpea puffs

The plant-based snack company is debuting Mexican Street Corn and Churro Chickpea Puffs.




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Mission MightyMe raises $2.35 million, debuts Nutty Puffs

Mission MightyMe’s expansion to brick-and-mortar retail for the first time will lead to new brand discovery, making it even easier for families to follow pediatric recommendations to include nuts in babies’ diets early and often. 




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Dr. Norm’s debuts limited-edition Fiery Hot Crunch Bar

The limited-edition edible is Dr. Norm’s take on one of America’s most popular snacking obsessions.




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Low and Slow debuts Hickory Smoked BBQ Cheese Puffs

The snack company uses a proprietary process to impart its products with the taste of hickory smoke.




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PepsiCo brands launch spooky season snacks

The company’s Halloween-themed snacks include Quaker bars, and Cheetos in both sweet and savory varieties.




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Conagra Brands showcases new snacks at NACS

Conagra to unveil sweet, spicy, and salty new innovations from its brands.




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Calbee introduces sweet-and-spicy Harvest Snaps flavor

The snacks consist of a baked base of green peas and are flavored with a touch of sweetness and heat.




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Better-for-you, Ayurvedic bread from Surya Spa

Surya Spa bakes breads that feature healthy ingredients like fruit and nuts, and also some ingredients more akin to Ayurveda than the bakery industry.




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Kemin Fortium RVC antioxidant

Kemin Industries, a provider of shelf-life extension and food safety solutions that help manufacturers protect their food and beverage products, is adding a new antioxidant to its portfolio of antioxidant solutions.




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LEED-ing the Way

Shearer’s Foods portrays “Shearer Perfection,” thanks to its new LEED Platinum-certified snack
manufacturing plant.




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On the Cutting Edge

Looks are deceiving at Gabby’s Bagels. The “small” artisan bakery may first appear unassuming, but it has plenty of big programs that keep it ahead of the competition and regulations.




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Snack Food Company of the Year: Kangaroo Brands.

Family-owned Kangaroo Brands, Milwaukee, strives for consistent quality and value when it comes to all things pita. Passionate about baking and snack production, Kangaroo uses quality ingredients to provide quality products, including its popular line of light, crunchy pita chips for retail and foodservice. It’s for these and other reasons that Kangaroo is our Snack Manufacturer of the Year.




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It's crunch time for crackers, crisps and puffs

Manufacturers of crackers, crisps and puffs are adding nutrients and specialty ingredients to their products, while cutting fat, gluten and more to meet consumer demand for exceptional quality.




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Unique Pretzel Bakery named ‘Snack Producer of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery has announced that its 2016 “Snack Producer of the Year” award will go to Unique Pretzel Bakery, Reading, PA, best known for its Original “Splits” pretzels.




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Inside the 2016 Snack Producer of the Year, Unique Pretzel Bakery

Unique Pretzel Bakery astutely combines equal measures of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and modern-day innovation to catalyze its success.




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Quinn Snacks named 2017 ‘Snack Producer of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery has named industry game-changer Quinn Snacks its 2017 Snack Producer of the Year. 




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Snacks reimagined—Quinn Snacks, 2017 Snack Producer of the Year

Even in our crowded and highly competitive snack and bakery industry, when excellence emerges, people take notice. Such has been the case for Quinn Snacks and its co-founder and CEO, Kristy Lewis, which have racked up an impressive list of accolades over the past few years




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2018 Snack Producer of the Year: Carefree organic snacking with Late July Snacks

Over the past 15 years, Late July Snacks, the 2018 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery "Snack Producer of the Year", has steadily grown its business to its position today as a leader in organic, non-GMO snacks, most notably its strong level of innovation in the tortilla chip category.




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2019 Snack Producer of the Year - John B. Sanfilippo & Son

Over the past century, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, the 2019 'Snack Producer of the Year,' has grown into one of the world's top nut companies, and a strong culture of growth and innovation continues today.




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2020 Snack Producer of the Year - Barcel USA

In the world of snacks, some innovations are hotter than others, and sometimes burn so brightly that the entire industry feels the heat.




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State of the Industry 2021: Pizza takes premium to new heights

Pizza is essential to a high percentage of Americans, a fact reflected in the over $6 billion annual sales for this market segment in frozen retail pizzas alone. While diversification of crusts and ingredients is attracting health-conscious consumers, there is still demand for high quality, Italian-style premium frozen pizza.




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2021 Snack Producer of the Year: ALDI’s affordable simplicity

Product purchase and consumption patterns in America point toward a desire for affordable simplicity in our foods. This has catalyzed ongoing product development efforts to meet increasing consumer demand for natural and organic snacks. And efforts to bring cleaner snacking options to more Americans find increased success when retailers can offer such simplified products at affordable price points.




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2022 Snack Producer of the Year: Kellogg Co. and Cheez-It crackers

Cheez-It crackers are a testament to American snacking ingenuity. Introduced in 1921, the amazingly popular, one-inch-square, 100% real cheese snack crackers have maintained a steadfast ability to reach nearly every consumer demographic, with an inherent, near-universal appeal.




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Video: 2022 Snack Producer of the Year, Kellogg Co. and CHEEZ-IT crackers

Congratulations to CHEEZ-IT, our 2022 Snack Producer of the Year!




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Dirt Kitchen Snacks debuts BBQ-flavored Air Dried Carrot Crisps

The new veggie-based twist on BBQ potato chips include a crispy, crunchy air-dried carrot tossed in extra virgin olive oil and a bold, smoky barbecue seasoning.




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Calbee America named SF&WB Snack Producer of the Year

The award will be handed out at SNAXPO 2023, taking place March 19–21 in Orlando.




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2024 Snack Producer of the Year: Biena Snacks

Consumers continue to crave salty snacks—that behavior isn’t fading anytime soon. However, shoppers increasingly seek more meaningful than mindless noshes.




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Tyson debuts new chicken offerings at retail

The new retail offerings include Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings.




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Otis Spunkmeyer launches Birthday Cake Cookie

Otis Spunkmeyer has debuted an individually-wrapped Birthday Cake Cookie—a blend of vanilla flavor and candy confetti on top. 




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Insomnia Cookies, Marvel debut 'Agatha All Along' collab

Insomnia Cookies is conjuring up sweet treats inspired by Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along, now streaming on Disney+.




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Walker’s Shortbread debuts 2024 holiday product lineup

Walker’s Shortbread, the 125-year-old Scottish shortbread brand, is introducing its 2024 holiday lineup, touting its new tartan packaging.




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Last Crumb introduces ube cookie flavor

The new cookie, available starting October 1, features the sweet taste and vibrant purple flavor of the namesake sweet potato.




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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse drops seasonal menu

The brand is offering its Spooky Pizookie dessert, as well as its Big Twist Pretzel with beer cheese.




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American Bakery to offer Madeleines at Sam’s Club stores

The scallop-shaped baked treats reportedly are made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.




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Supermarket Italy debuts baked goods and snack baskets

Supermarket Italy, an online destination for authentic gourmet imported products from Italy since 2009, has expanded its offerings to include snack and bakery baskets.




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My Better Batch debuts non-GMO cookie mixes

Founded by mompreneur Lindsay Hancock, My Better Batch was created to simplify life for busy families.





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Walker’s Shortbread to launch Mini Scottie Dog Carton

The item consists of shortbread cookies shaped like Scottie dogs, housed in a specially decorated 3D carton, to be sold at Walmart.




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Oreo introduces LTO Festive Cookies

The embossments on the cookies include a candy cane, gingerbread man, penguin, snowman, and a red-nosed Rudolph.




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Ounce of Hope debuts Gingerbread Crème Pie Edibles

Shaped like classic gingerbread men, Ounce of Hope's baker makes each crème pie in-house.