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Kind currently has a portfolio of over 80 better-for-you snacks. Pic: Kind

PepsiCo alum named as new CEO of Kind Snacks

Mike Barkley is succeeding founder Daniel Lubetzky, who has served as CEO for the US snack producer for 15 years.

Today’s consumer wants to engage all their senses with a personalized snack that is also a responsible treat

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has identified three global trends that disparage the one-bite-fits-all approach.

Mexico's wheat production on the rise as farmers benefit from incentives program

Mexico has increased its wheat production by 63% in the past year thanks to a "price guarantee program," which has subsidized several agricultural commodities to better support Mexican farmers.

Atlas Bar cuts through the clutter of the protein bar category, readies for launch into brick-and-mortar

Building off its success as a direct-to-consumer business, emerging brand Atlas Bar will soon enter brick-and-mortar retailers nationwide, carving out a space in the competitive protein bar category with its low-carb, keto-friendly bars.

What’s new on shelf: Gluten free macarons, hemp seed snacks and a ‘cereal-y’ good option from RXBAR

French pâtissier Tipiak has released a selection of gluten-free fruity macarons – a first for the UK hospitality sector; Eaton Hemp has rolled out whole hemp seed snacks for those looking for a nutritionally dense option; an Kellogg’s RXBAR has debuted...

Harvest Snaps goes to the movies with Fandango partnership

The pulse-based snacking leader from Calbee North America will run a promotional campaign to snip $5 from movie tickets purchased through the third-party ticket app.