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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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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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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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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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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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PepsiCo showcases new snacks at NACS

PepsiCo will be debuting new flavor innovations from Cheetos, Doritos, Quaker, and Lay's.




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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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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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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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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.




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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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Insomnia Cookies launches LTO fall collection

Insomnia Cookies is "fall-ing" into cozy and spooky season with the launch of its limited-edition fall collection.




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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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Chip City cookie features Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers

The item features a vanilla sugar cookie filled with strawberry jam and topped with Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers.




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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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Portillo's, Milk Bar announce cookie collab

Available for a limited time, the Portillo’s Chocolate Cake Cookie gives cake fans the chance to savor it in a Milk Bar cookie, created in partnership with founder Christina Tosi.




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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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Brownie Brittle shakes up its packaging

Brownie Brittle, the snack known for its thin treats, is debuting a new look.