Hershey enhances better-for-you snacking portfolio with acquisition 09.13.2018 By Keith Nunes Brands in the Pirate Brands business include Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings.Read More
Mondelez sees ‘consumer-centric' approach propelling future growth 09.10.2018 By Keith Nunes The company is investing in new technologies to enable a consumer-centric approach.Read More
Ready-to-eat popcorn on the rise thanks to ‘dynamic flavors’ 08.31.2018 By Rebekah Schouten Segment sales skyrocketed 118% between 2012-2017, Mintel says.Read More
Hippeas hires new c.e.o. 08.28.2018 By Rebekah Schouten Joe Serventi previously worked with brands that were subsequently acquired by Hershey, B&G Foods and Coca-Cola.Read More
Indiana snacks maker to close 08.27.2018 By Eric Schroeder Seyfert’s makes chips, pretzels and cheese puffs.Read More
U.S. salty snacks segment soars 07.05.2018 By Eric Schroeder Packaged Facts expects sales to reach $29 billion by 2022.Read More
Great American Snacks to close North Carolina plant 07.05.2018 By Eric Schroeder Facility’s age, challenging infrastructure cited as reasons for closing.Read More
Breaking into the children’s snacking segment 07.03.2018 By Karlee Renkoski Food companies must balance parents’ nutritional preferences and kids’ creative choices if they want to see success.Read More
Orphan brands no more 06.29.2018 By Josh Sosland Aurora Foods brands account for much of the business to be acquired by Conagra.Read More
Slideshow: What’s new from General Mills, Quaker, Hostess 06.28.2018 By Rebekah Schouten C.P.G. companies innovate in the bite-size snack segment.Read More