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Macadamia consumers seek out satiety and heart healthy ingredients

As a delicious source of plant-based protein, macadamias tick a lot of boxes when it comes to how modern consumers want to eat.




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Made-with-walnut snack products pack a crunch on show floors

A "best of" list of recently released walnut products, from the California Walnut Commission.




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Cheez-It expands its line of snack crackers with two Extra Crunchy items

The Kellanova brand has added Bold Cheddar and Snap’d Sharp White Cheddar to its roster.




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Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble individual-serve cheesecakes

New Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble are available in packs of two, convenient single-serve cups at retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $3.99.




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Philadelphia cream cheese debuts handbag made of cheesecake

The cream cheese brand transforms America’s favorite holiday dessert into this season’s “it” gift.




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TIA brings AIB tortilla course to California

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) is bringing AIB International’s Tortilla Production Course to the Los Angeles area on Aug. 5-7.




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TIA Convention moves to Paris

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) will hold its Annual Convention & Trade Exposition in Las Vegas again next month, May 5–6, but at a new venue—the luxurious Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.




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Catallia Corn Tortillas

Catallia Mexican Foods now offers a complete line of corn tortillas for foodservice operators.




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Tortilla Chips - New Flavors: State of the Industry 2015

New shapes, interesting flavors and better-for-you ingredients help make tortilla chips the second most-popular salty snack among U.S. consumers.




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Wholesome Goodness Sweet Chili & Omega Tortilla Chips

Wholesome Goodness’ gluten-free Sweet Chili & Omega Tortilla Chips are made with a blend of whole-grain corn and a medley of whole ancient grains.




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TIA Convention convenes in Southern California in May

Tortilla Industry Association members will gather in Southern California May 18–19, as TIA moves its Annual Convention & Trade Exposition to Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center.




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Snack Factory Tortilla Chips

Snack Factory, maker of Pretzel Crisps and a Snyder’s-Lance brand, has reimagined the tortilla with the introduction of Snack Factory Tortilla Chips.




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Traditional and next-generation tortilla chips drive growth: State of the Industry 2016

American takeout standbys like pizza and Chinese food should watch their backs, because Mexican cuisine is close behind, says the “Global Palates 2015” report from the National Restaurant Association.




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Tate & Lyle introduces new stevia composition

The ingredient reportedly delivers the a premium taste profile closest to sugar, even at high sugar replacement levels, while offering a more cost-effective solution than other premium sweeteners.




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State of the Industry 2020: Tortilla chips go well beyond basic

Snacks have to work pretty hard to keep up with consumer preferences these days. For one, they have to be suitably snackable, i.e., convenient and portable.




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A Clean Label That Won’t Compromise Bread Quality

More and more, customers expect to find cleaner-label options in every aisle of the grocery store, including the bread aisle. Sixty percent of bread consumers say the type of ingredients used in bread formulation is a primary consideration when purchasing.




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HIPPEAS rebrands tortilla chip line, debuts Sea Salt & Lime flavor

Organic chickpea snack company relaunches chickpea tortilla chip line and debuts Sea Salt & Lime flavor.




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State of the Industry 2022: Tortilla chips continue to crunch

The tortilla chip category enjoyed a healthy boost in sales during the past year, in spite of the fact that the numbers of bags placed in shopping carts barely budged—thanks to the price increases seen throughout the grocery store and elsewhere.




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You Go! Foods debuts Keto Tortilla Chips

You Go! Foods' Keto Tortilla Chips released to satisfy consumer demand for less flimsy keto chips.




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Good Foods launches Grab & Go Packs with tortilla chips

The brand’s Chunky Guacamole and Plant Based Queso are now available in convenient, single-serve packaging.




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Upcycled Kazoo Snacks tortilla chips hit 1 million gallons of water saved

The upcycled tortilla chips reportedly save 20 gallons of water per bag.




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HIPPEAS debuts Nacho Vibes chickpea tortilla chip flavor

The new consumer-requested flavor is vegan (dairy-free), certified gluten-free, and non-GMO.




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Late July debuts summer-inspired Green Goddess tortilla chips

The snack company’s latest chip release blends, garlic, lemon, basil, and parmesan flavors.




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Tortilla chips category continues to grow

Whether consumed while snacking alone or with friends, tortilla chips are versatile. 




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Takis fuels sweet heat trend with debut of Dragon Sweet Chili tortilla chips

Brand dives into sweet and spicy snack sphere with introduction of sweet chili-flavored rolled tortilla chips.




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State of the Industry 2023: Consumers crave bold flavors in their tortilla chips

The tortilla chip category has experienced growth this past year. 




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Frito-Lay issues allergy alert on undeclared soy, wheat in Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 14.5-oz. and 1-oz. tortilla chips that may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from spicy sweet chili tortilla chips.




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Zack's Mighty reveals first-ever, non-GMO Rolled Tortilla Chips

Fiery Nacho and Chile Lime rolled tortilla chips with '90s-inspired packaging join the lineup.




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Zack's Mighty debuts Organic Jalapeño Lime Tortilla Chips at Southwest Costco stores

Zack's Mighty—the first-ever tortilla chips made with Certified Regenerative corn that don't break in dips––is now available in Costco stores in the Southwest.




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Garden Veggie debuts Flavor Burst tortilla chips

The Hain Celestial brand snacks promise stepped-up flavor in a BFY chip.




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Late July introduces two permanent flavors to tortilla chip lineup

The new tortilla chips join the brand’s permanent line-up and are available now at retailers nationwide for an SRP of $5.79 per 7.8-oz. bag.




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Alpine Tortilla launches El Nacho Tortilla Chips

The snack product harnesses traditional Aztecan preparation methods.




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Ingredion PRECISA Crisp functional starch texturizers

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, announced six additions to its PRECISA Crisp line of functional starch texturizers for the snack industry. 




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Tate & Lyle Non-GMO Project Verified starches, including CLARIA clean-label starches

Tate & Lyle PLC has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for 18 starch ingredients, including the entire line of CLARIA Functional Clean-Label Starches.




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Tyson Foods acquires Bosco’s Pizza Co. assets

Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest beef, chicken and pork processors and marketers, acquires the assets of Michigan pizza manufacturer Bosco’s Pizza Co.




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Consumers look to tortilla category for better-for-you options

The tortilla category did well over the past year, possibly because people are now staying home and working at home more often, and thus able to cook more elevated lunchtime meals.




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Flour tortilla consistency begins with its ingredients

Even with a sound production process, tortilla appearance depends greatly on raw ingredient quality.




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A century of snack and bakery progress

One of the best parts of my job is traveling around this great country to visit with snack and bakery companies, some of which have helped define this industry for over a century. I'm always humbled to hear their pioneering stories of perseverance and success - and honored with the privilege of telling their stories to the world.




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Celebrity Chef Joe Sasto launches puffed pasta chips

Celebrity Chef Joe Sasto from Bravo’s Top Chef officially launched Tantos, a puffed pasta chip, in four flavors: Marinara, Cacio e Pepe, Pesto, and Classico.




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7 Mile Brand debuts Pretzelized pretzel crackers, pita chips

Both products deliver an elevated snacking experience that blend together two favorite classic snacks into one product. 




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Stacy's Pita Chips draws attention to funding gap faced by women founders

Stacy's Rise Pies, available now through Thanksgiving, aim to help drive awareness of the disparity in funding for women business owners.




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State of the Industry 2024: Tortilla chips gain ground

After offering creative flavors and ingredients, tortilla chip producers are drawing double-digit growth.




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Doritos sends mini tortilla chips to space

In partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Polaris Dawn mission, Doritos' first-ever space chip fuels awareness and funds for childhood cancer research and treatment.




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Stacy’s Pita Chips unveils Tomato & Basil flavor

The new variety was created in partnership with Amber Balakian, a fourth-generation tomato farmer.




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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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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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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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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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Pepperidge Farm to debut Thin & Crispy Peppermint Cocoa cookies

The product consists of a chocolate cookie dotted with crisp peppermint chips throughout.




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Tortillas and tortilla chips get real

Tortilla and tortilla chip manufacturers find themselves facing demands for new products that are versatile, flavorful, gluten-free and/or made with organic or non-GMO ingredients.