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Upcycled snacks clinch top spot in SNAC Tank Pitch Competition

Confetti Snacks wowed the judges at the coveted event held at SNAC International’s SNX 2024 in Dallas, Texas, last week. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, which sees Mickey Mouse, a featurette in an Emmy-award doccie and a dip on the cards for the pioneering veggie chip producer.

Nestlé's HQ in Vevey, Switzerland. Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé rejects resolution to scale back on ‘unhealthy’ products

Nestlé shareholders rejected a resolution at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday (19 April) demanding the KitKat maker reduce its reliance on unhealthy products.

Lay’s angles up to score with Lionel Messi

The PepsiCo megabrand continues to celebrate soccer by tapping the ‘Chip Shot’ legend for a new spot, a sweepstakes and collectible-worthy Lay’s bags.

Forward Consumer Partners makes first purchase with Firehook Bakery acquisition

Private-equity firm Forward Consumer Partners acquired artisan baker, Firehook Bakery, marking the first acquisition of the company’s $425m initial fund, the firm’s founder and managing partner, Matt Leeds, told FoodNavigator-USA.

PepsiCo is sequestering the water from its potato chips to combat water crisis

How PepsiCo is sequestering the water from its potato chips to combat the water crisis, and other interesting innovations

More than two billion people lack access to safe drinking water services around the world, which is why good corporate water stewardship is imperative. But the global snack giant is stepping up with some industry-leading tech, including one that uses...

Personalised nutrition: What do consumers really think of this new trend?

Personalised nutrition has been hailed as the future of effective nutrition. But how do consumers really feel about it? And is it truly the future of healthy eating?

Do you perceive your CPG product as a gamechanger? Pic: GettyImages/Nuthawut Somsuk

How to accelerate your startup journey in a crowded marketplace

BeyondSKU Accelerator is calling for innovative New Yorkers to join its upcoming cohort. Do you have what it takes?

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Now is the time for brands to elevate the innovation game

NPD: Ginsters gives the sausage roll a twist, Mrs Crimble’s gluten-free goes extra indulgent and Jason Momoa asks if you’re ready for adventure?

ABA 2024: Unveiling innovation, advocacy and community service in Scottsdale

American Bakers Association’s 2024 Convention: Unveiling innovation, advocacy and community service in Scottsdale

A 30-second spot by Amica Chips has sparked fury over using 'symbols that have nothing to do with consumption and crunchy food'.

Ad campaign gone wrong: ‘Divine’ potato chip commercial sparks anger in Italy

NPD: Celebrating summer love with better-for-you potato chips, raising funds for a cause and getting gooey over grilled cheese

Upcycled snacks clinch top spot in SNAC Tank Pitch Competition

Nestlé rejects resolution to scale back on ‘unhealthy’ products

Lay’s angles up to score with Lionel Messi

Forward Consumer Partners makes first purchase with Firehook Bakery acquisition

How PepsiCo is sequestering the water from its potato chips to combat the water crisis, and other interesting innovations

Personalised nutrition: What do consumers really think of this new trend?

How to accelerate your startup journey in a crowded marketplace

87% of manufacturers unhappy with lack of government support

Rural politicians cast doubt on climate targets as they plead: ‘Have faith in our farmers’

US craft beer: The latest market statistics

Nourish Ingredients expands in animal-free specialty fats with Creamilux for dairy

Cocoa feels the bite of climate change

CBD firm wins judicial review confirming product legality

Now is the time for brands to elevate the innovation game

How much time should dairy cows spend outside?

Should vanilla production be stopped?

NPD: Ginsters gives the sausage roll a twist, Mrs Crimble’s gluten-free goes extra indulgent and Jason Momoa asks if you’re ready for adventure?

Mondelez: As snacking becomes more ‘purposeful' portion control becomes key

Chocolate prices expected to climb as industry relays cocoa burden

American Bakers Association’s 2024 Convention: Unveiling innovation, advocacy and community service in Scottsdale

Ad campaign gone wrong: ‘Divine’ potato chip commercial sparks anger in Italy

NPD: Celebrating summer love with better-for-you potato chips, raising funds for a cause and getting gooey over grilled cheese

Tajín, bulgogi, furikake and za’atar are trending in the salty snacks category

How pricier, better-for-you brands can foster consumer loyalty amid the inflationary environment

pladis completes integration of GODIVA chocolates, with Steve Lesnard as president

US patchwork of additive bans: Will food manufacturers be forced to come up with a different formulation for different states?

It’s crunch time: The UK potato crisp brands motivating to reduce plastic waste

Class action against Campbell Snacks' Kettle Brand Air Fried potato chips debates the definition of air frying

How KP Snacks is ramping up its packaging improvement pact

Frito-Lay bestows first-ever Community Builder Scholarships

NPD: From the world’s first Coffee Bar to a first-to-market protein pretzel and the UK’s first readymade, branded chilled protein pancake

PepsiCo Frito-Lay takes fans on a ‘tongue trip’ around the US and to the skies

From exploiting the SuperBowl to fighting malnutrition in Guatamala and scaling up Black smallholder farmers in South Africa: PepsiCo’s global head of Social Impact talks trends in the social impact space

What’s on shelf for Easter: Chocolate, of course, but also Fruit ‘n Yogurt Eggs, Almond Cake Mix and an inspirational food waste target

NPD: Celebrate National Potato Chip Day with Pringles and Bingo Blitz, ‘Feaster’ with Dave’s Killer Bread and Easter with Ole & Steen

Behind the brand, ‘herstory’ and the go-getting women changing the food landscape

NPD: Celebrate spring with the cherry blossom-inspired snack box from Sakuraco or the return of Pringles Honey Mustard

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