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Frito-Lay to brand gluten-free products

May 24, 2012

The Plano, Texas-based company says that most products don't include gluten. Frito-Lay wants a new stamp of approval from the Food and Drug Administration to move forward on its plans to brand many of its products "gluten-free."

Doritos launches Dinamita taquito-shaped tortilla chips

April 27, 2012

Frito-Lay, Plano, Texas, unveils Doritos Dinamita tortilla chips, which are rolled into mini-taquito shapes, with a spicier flavor profile.

Talking Tortillas and the Social Network

Flatbread and tortilla producers amplify their promotional spending and look to the social network to ensure consumers get the messages producers want them to have.

April 23, 2012

When you hear the word, “tortilla,” what typically comes to mind? Tacos? Burritos? Enchiladas? Fajitas? Quesadillas? What about wraps, flatbreads or melts?

A Snack Retrospective

Here’s a glance at some of the breakthroughs, events, products and happenings that took place in the snack food industry within Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s 100-year existence and even a ‘tidbit’ before.

Lauren R. Hartman

April 23, 2012

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.

The Low-Sodium Lowdown

A host of new low-sodium ingredients is helping bakers and snack manufacturers give consumers what they want: Intriguing products with less salt and more flavor. Romy Schafer, Contributing Writer

April 23, 2012

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.

P&G Sells Pringles to Kellogg

April 23, 2012

Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., entered into an agreement to acquire Procter & Gamble’s Pringles business for $2.695 billion.

Tortilla makers look at tara and locust bean gums

March 12, 2012

With the cost of food-grade guar gum skyrocketing and a lack of supply, replacements are being evaluated, and the tortilla industry sees tara gum and locust bean gum as being credible substitutes, claims a hydrocolloid expert.

PepsiCo adds 35% marketing push to Snacks Division

March 2, 2012

Lay's, Tostitos and Cheetos will get more attention, and the company will emphasize a value strategy.

Kellogg purchases Pringles chip brand

February 17, 2012

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.

SNAXPO 2012: SNAXPO at 75

February 16, 2012

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.