According to the website, ideafinder.com, we consume more than 4.3 billion lb. of snack food a year, which could be why snacks may soon end up becoming America’s favorite meal. What an interesting time for Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery to celebrate its centennial anniversary. Coincidentally, the Snack Food Association (SFA), Arlington, Va., an international association that has manufacturing members, including snack manufacturers and suppliers to the snack industry in more than 50 countries around the world, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012. We congratulate the SFA on an incredible job.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report in February that reconfirms what most adults already know: A majority of Americans consume too much sodium. Too much sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure, which often leads to heart disease and strokes. Processed and restaurant-prepared foods contain the most sodium of the foods people eat.
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Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., entered into an agreement to acquire Procter & Gamble’s Pringles business for $2.695 billion.
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Lay's, Tostitos and Cheetos will get more attention, and the company will emphasize a value strategy.

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Kellogg leaps at buying the Pringles chip brand from Procter & Gamble for $2.7 billion after a sale with Diamond Foods was sidetracked by Diamond’s accounting troubles and a management shakeup.
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The snack industry should plan on attending or exhibiting at SNAXPO 2012, March 16-19, in Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center. Hosted by the Snack Food Association, this exciting diamond anniversary (75th year) snack event will provide opportunities to network with snack food industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest and greatest trends and technologies and hear interesting speakers, such as former Arkansas governor and best-selling author, Mike Huckabee.
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In a move toward boldly-flavored, healthful products, manufacturers are finding innovative ways to meet the needs of consumers who favor sweet and savory bakery foods and snacks. Starting with the dessert first, familiar flavors and healthful benefits can be found in many of Wholly Wholesome’s pie products.
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Company: Frito-Lay, Inc., Plano, Texas
Website: www.fritolay.com
Introduced: August 2011
Distribution: National
Suggested Retail: $1.49 for a 3.375-oz. bag of Doritos or a 3.75-oz. bag of Cheetos 

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Tostitos is letting its namesake tortilla chips brand speak loud and clear through a new ad campaign as a ‘spokesbag.
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Whether it’s a picnic, a ballgame, a county fair or just lounging in the sun, the state of the snack industry proves that consumers are in for one wild, fun-filled, tasty ride.
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