The first-ever joint Frito-Lay x Quaker US Summer Snack Index shines a light on the snacking supernova and the evolving consumer preferences and habits that will enhance summer experiences.
An oversubscribed Series A3 funding round – led by Peebles and Honey Bunches of Oats maker Post Holdings – will enable revolutionary snack brand PeaTos to ramp up its mission in challenging Frito-Lay for a piece of the salty snack category.
Roskam Baking Co. – one of the largest bakeries in the US, punching in over $600m in annual sales – is merging with better-for-you granola and snacks producer Organic Milling, following its acquisition by Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p).
"Always everywhere," has been Frito-Lay North America's mantra for ensuring that its snack portfolio of legacy brands (Lays, Cheetos, and Doritos) and expanding better-for-you set (Baked, PopCorners, and Off The Eaten Path) is accessible...
It’s time to take snacking up a notch with a ‘truly new’ chip experience, an intelligent nibble that blends hydration with brain-enhancements, oats-with-a-twist that turn breakfast into a party and ‘special treat’ biccies to share.
The Frito-Lay maker is investing 20 million pesos (almost $1m) to introduce regenerative agriculture practices across more than 12,000 hectares of land in Mexico.
Fortress Technology’s Vertex metal detection unit equipped with Halo automatic testing – designed specifically to inspect free-falling snacks and ingredients – is proving a top-seller, cranking up over 700 installations around the globe last year.
PepsiCo Frito-Lay and Stacy’s are again calling for applications for the Rise Project incubation initiative that mentors female-founded startups like Stacy's.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay is facing two class actions alleging its Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream potato chips are misleading consumers into believing they are naturally flavoured.
PepsiCo has announced the closure of its Frito-Lay site in California, along with some Quaker Oat production lines in Iowa after employees contracted the virus; India’s largest Parle Biscuits is donating biscuits to people in need and Campbell has reported...
Frito-Lay has released another edition of its snack index, discovering that younger consumers prefer savory snacks while boomers retain their sweet tooth.
Stacy’s Pita Chips has released three designer bags in Kroger’s US stores in honor of the November 19 celebration and PepsiCo's broader WomanMade platform.
PepsiCo's net revenue increased more than 4% in the third quarter, with big-name snack brands, Quaker and smaller premium brands boosting sales and profits.
The $30m Near Zero-Emission Freight Facility Project will swap diesel for zero- and near-zero emission freight at its 500k-square-foot facility in Modesto.
As kids head back to the classroom, we scoured the snack-o-sphere for a sneak peek into what they’ll be enjoying in the cafeteria. From raisins to fruit cups, green cereal to customizable bags of chips, this school year has lots to offer in the way of...
The flavor went viral upon its limited-edition release earlier this year, leading Lay’s to select it as the first product in brand-new packaging, hitting US shelves Monday.
Soft pretzels elicit a characteristic aroma that is markedly different from other baked goods, but scientific data on this is scarce, prompting researchers to pinpoint the odorants responsible.
The PepsiCo-owned Frito-Lay brand is featuring 31 US consumers – many of whom work with advocacy groups or regularly volunteer in their communities – and their stories on its bags of ‘Smiles’ potato chips.
Small brands and major players launch new flavors for summer snacking, with a focus on intense crunch and big flavor. We take a look at the launches hitting at the height of the season.
Frito-Lay has partnered with the fast food chain in the US market to develop a signature sandwich featuring the cheese-flavored cornmeal snack paired with a Cheetos-flavored sauce.
The CEO and co-founder of the mission-driven food startup that makes flour and snacks from the grains used to brew beer has issued a challenge to companies like PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay to share their resources to tackling the dire global plastic crisis.
Pepsi posted a second-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by strong sales of Frito-Lay and other salty snacks, which offset pressures as health conscious consumers shift away from colas.
PepsiCo has called reports of it launching snacks specifically for women inaccurate, noting 'We already have Doritos for women - they’re called Doritos - and they’re enjoyed by millions of people every day.'
Quri’s latest data shows that Lay’s, Ruffles and Pringles dominate the share of display at Walmart stores across the US, but there is still room for other snack products.
PepsiCo-owned snack brand, Frito-Lay, recently filed a request to the US District Court for the Northern District of California to reject a proposed class action over alleged misleading health claims.
Here we present an overview of the retail sales performance of the largest brands in key sectors of the US snacking market in 2015, featuring IRI data showing the top 10 brands in the largest sub-categories.
The US Food and Drug Administration has censured Frito-Lay for a leaky roof, dirty facility and possible cross contamination of manufactured food at a Tennessee snack food facility.
Clear Lam Packaging and Frito-Lay have settled a lawsuit over its Doritos ‘Gamer Pack’, which included flexible film belonging to Clear Lam's trademarked PrimaPak technology.
Frito-Lay held sturdy Q3 sales but lost market share to premium competitors – a loss PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi admitted was far from ideal but not a long-term concern.
Frito-Lay posted steady growth for Q2, fueled by excitement and consumer engagement through flavor competitions, says PepsiCo’s chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi.
Frito-Lay has been granted a US patent for its manufacturing process to bake snacks that maintain the taste and texture of a fried product using a hydration step.
PepsiCo gobbled up more global interest last year, fueled by three ‘star’ brands – Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos, according to Kantar Worldpanel's Brand Footprint report.
