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2026 Snack Producer of the Year: Jackson’s

The rapidly growing better-for-you snack brand, known for using avocado oil to cook its chips, is a hit with health-conscious consumers and retailers alike.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
March 9, 2026

Since our editorial team first visited Jackson’s about 2.5 years ago, the BFY savory snack company has increased its workforce to meet production demands, launched innovative new products, and broken ground on a state-of-the-art warehouse.


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Hain Celestial expands BFY snacks to Dollar General

Hain Celestial to offload North American snacks business

The BFY-focused company is selling to Canadian-owned Snackruptors for $115M.
SF&WB Staff
February 2, 2026

The deal will cause brands like Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips, and Garden of Eatin’ to change hands, so Hain can focus on growing other markets.


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lesser evil snacks

2025 Snack Producer of the Year: LesserEvil

Since the CEO purchased LesserEvil, the BFY brand has grown leaps and bounds, innovated in numerous ways, and joined an international food giant.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 19, 2025

Better-for-you bites are growing more rapidly than their conventional counterparts, according to Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s State of the Industry: Snacks coverage. 


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Laoban

Laoban launches frozen bao buns

The brand expands beyond dumplings.
Kelley Rodriguez
June 20, 2024

The cousin of the dumpling, bao buns are a Chinese specialty comprising fluffy dough filled with savory or sweet stuffing.


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Tyson Restaurant Style Crispy Wings, Caribbean Style

Tyson debuts new chicken offerings at retail

The new products are targeted towards current consumer trends.
Sammy Bredar
June 14, 2024

The new retail offerings include Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings.


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Bina Snacks

2024 Snack Producer of the Year: Biena Snacks

The pioneer in the better-for-you snack space is growing, thanks to thoughtful innovation and solid partnerships.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
March 28, 2024

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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Calbee America named SF&WB Snack Producer of the Year for 2023

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.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
March 14, 2023

The award will be handed out at SNAXPO 2023, taking place March 19–21 in Orlando.


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Dirt Kitchen snacks debuts BBQ-flavored Air Dried Carrot Crisps

Dirt Kitchen Snacks debuts BBQ-flavored Air Dried Carrot Crisps

Delivering a veggie-based twist on BBQ chips.
September 15, 2022

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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cheez-IT

Video: 2022 Snack Producer of the Year, Kellogg Co. and CHEEZ-IT crackers

April 4, 2022

Congratulations to CHEEZ-IT, our 2022 Snack Producer of the Year!


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2022 Snack Producer of the Year: Kellogg Co. and Cheez-It crackers

2022 Snack Producer of the Year: Kellogg Co. and Cheez-It crackers

Kellogg Co.’s iconic Cheez-It crackers brand is the 2022 ‘Snack Producer of the Year.’
doug peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 28, 2022
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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