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S’noods launches snack inspired by a favorite Jewish treat

Company founder Lauryn Bodden triumphed in the Netflix cooking competition ‘Snack vs Chef.’




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Cava debuts first new flavor of its pita chips

This new, LTO menu item features a Mediterranean-inspired ranch seasoning, with onion, garlic, and paprika alongside Cava's proprietary herb mix.




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Bare releases Sea Salt and Caramel Apple Chips

Bare Snacks is releasing a limited-time offering just in time for fall, with its new Sea Salt & Caramel Apple Chips. 




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Pringles returns dill pickle crisps to shelves

In response to countless requests, Pringles Dill Pickle is back, along with other popular Pringles flavors.




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Lay's Do Us a Flavor returns with $1M contest

After a seven-year hiatus, the Lay’s Do Us A Flavor contest is making its return.




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General Mills launches Salsa Verde flavor of Old El Paso Fiesta Twists at c-stores

Salsa Verde joins three other flavors (Queso, Zesty Ranch, and Cinnamon Churro)in the Fiesta Twists lineup.




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Serenity Kids debuts new flavor of Grain-Free Baby Puffs

The puffs are made with real grass-fed white cheddar, and are free from grains, gluten, nuts, rice, and added sugars.




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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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Little Spoon enters baby snack category, launches Organic Baby Puffs

Offering a nutritious solution for infant snacks, Little Spoon Puffs encourage self-feeding and fine motor skill development for babies over six months.




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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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Whisps launches protein poppable snacks

On April 8, Whisps is launching Popped: protein-packed poppable snacks made from 100% real cheese, seasoned with even more cheese.




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Like Air unveils Sour Cream & Onion Puffcorn

The snack brand’s latest flavor will launch at BJ’s Wholesale Club April 30.




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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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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 returns fan-favorite flavor to shelves for LTO

The tangy and creamy buttermilk-tasting corn chips will be available for a limited time only, and this time, in packaging inspired by another ranch: “Yellowstone.” 




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Cheetos brings back Salsa con Queso flavor

The brand is kicking off a nationwide search for the next Deja tu Huella Ambassador to uplift and inspire the Hispanic community.




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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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Funyuns, Maruchan heat up snack aisle with collab

For the first time, the brands are coming together for an unexpected flavor mash-up: Funyuns x Maruchan Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen Onion Flavored Rings.




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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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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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Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks launches fries

The line of gluten-free snacks will hit retail shelves this fall.




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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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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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Pringles Mingles snacks hit retail shelves

The snacks, unveiled earlier this year and previewed at Sweets & Snacks Expo, are a permanent addition to the brand portfolio.




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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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Keeping snacks simple

Not satisfied with the ingredients in many crunchy snacks on the market, Simply 7 Snacks, Houston, went into crunch time




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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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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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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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Tyson debuts new chicken offerings at retail

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




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Laoban launches frozen bao buns

The cousin of the dumpling, bao buns are a Chinese specialty comprising fluffy dough filled with savory or sweet stuffing.




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Milk Bar x Momofuku launches cookie collab

The new release brings together the poppable texture of Milk Bar Super Crunchy Cookies and the heat of Momofuku’s products.




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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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Fancypants releases Ginger Snap seasonal cookies

The limited-time product is made with real butter, bits of crystallized ginger, and upcycled oat flour.




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Chips Ahoy! unveils 'biggest' innovation in 60 years

Chips Ahoy! Big Cookies are available in Chocolate Chip, Chocolatey Brownie, and Chocolatey Caramel flavors.