Woodridge Snacks is a wholesome new snack alternative with big flavors. Made with the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world, this new line of snacks is vegan and gluten-free. The line include Mochi Rice Nuggets, sweet sticky rice baked to a crisp in teriyaki flavor; and Sticky Rice Chips, whole grain rice popped crisp and perfectly […]
Utz Quality Foods Merges With Collier Creek Holdings, Forms Utz Brands Inc.
Utz Quality Foods and Collier Creek Holdings announced that the companies will combine and form Utz Brands Inc. Utz Brands will be a leading pure-play snack food platform in the U.S. Upon the closing of the transaction, it is expected that Utz Brands will trade under the ticker symbol “UTZ” on the New York Stock…
Quicklee’s Donates Snack Packs to First Responders
Avon, NY..-based Quicklee’s partnered with several local food manufacturers to create 400 healthy, locally sourced snack packs, which were delivered to 18 different fire and EMT workers in celebration of National EMS Week. “We are honored to support the hard-working first responders in our area,” said Ken Perelli, VP, Quicklee’s. “They offer our communities a…
Plant-Based Jerky
Amplify’s new Krave Plant-Based Jerky is a response to the growing consumer demand for plant-based meat alternatives and the lack of alternatives within the jerky category. By leaning on its existing equity in portable protein, Krave Plant-Based Jerky is well-positioned to win over consumers with its superior taste, texture and nutrition. Amplify Snack Brands www.amplifysnackbrands.com
Globally Inspired Protein Bars
UNITE Food introduced new globally inspired protein bars in three flavors: Churro, PB & Jelly and Mexican Hot Chocolate. These bars offer 10 grams of protein in every bar, and they’re packed with wholesome, nutritious, real food ingredients. Plus, they include hemp seeds, prebiotic fiber and nut butters. They’re gluten free, dairy free and soy […]
Frito-Lay Snack Index Outlines Shifting Consumer Preferences
Frito-Lay issued the latest edition of its U.S. Snack Index, finding snacks remain essential to summer, but with consumers increasingly buying through new channels and eating snacks differently than ever before. The majority of Americans (86%) anticipate their summers will be different compared to last year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. From minimal travel and…
Snacking Soars as C-Stores Vie for Sales
Snack sales at c-stores aren’t immune to fluctuations as COVID-19 forces customers to stay home. While some c-store retailers reported a surge in sales as shoppers raced to stock up ahead of self-quarantine measures, the numbers show the majority of those sales increases were captured by other channels — like supermarkets — where customers did…
Conagra Commits Additional $7 Million in Cash Bonuses for Eligible Employees
Conagra Brands announced it will provide an additional $7 million in cash bonuses to eligible employees at each of the company’s 50 production and distribution facilities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, in recognition of their continued commitment to make Conagra Brands food available to consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, Conagra has committed more…
Chocolate Swirl Pastry
Tastykake Chocolate Swirls are the newest addition to the Tastykake line of perfect snacking solutions, maintaining the same swirl of their best-selling Pecan Swirls but now in a decadent, chocolate flavor — this new flavor features a delicious chocolate smear filling and chocolate bits, offering an option for those who prefer snacks without nuts. These products […]
Superfruit Snack
Discarded, edible peels and overripe produce represent 15% of the 1.3 trillion tons of annual food waste. RIND keeps the skin on its slices of the most delicious, sun-dried superfruits to maximize flavor and nutrition and minimize waste. Flavors include Tropical Blend, Orchard Blend, Tangy Kiwi and Straw-Peary Blend — and come in two sizes (three-ounce and 1.5-ounce) SRP […]