Mondelez International says the plant expansion is consistent with its ongoing investments in emerging markets to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Mary’s Gone Crackers, which makes a line of gluten-free, organic and nonGMO snacks, says it was purchased by Kameda USA Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s largest manufacturer of rice crackers. Kameda takes a majority stake in Mary’s Gone Crackers, acquiring more than 70% of the company.

With more than 50% of the votes, Nonni’s Salted Caramel Biscotti is the winner of Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s Best New Snack & Bakery Products of 2012. Coming in second and third, respectively, are BIGS Hidden Valley Ranch Sunflower Seeds and Sister Schubert’s Sweet Hawaiian Rolls.

Vienna, Va.-based Vie de France will cease production at its Bensonville, Ill., facility on April 27. The company makes croissants, pastries, cakes, cookies and European-style breads.

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration this year, Lance announces product introductions and improvements, social media giveaways and more.