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Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has announced its course schedule for food safety training for the upcoming year.

The U.S. retail snack industry is currently valued at nearly $40 billion, accounting for sales of salty snacks like chips, popcorn, pretzels, puffed/extruded snacks and tortilla chips, as well as crackers, frozen grain-based snacks and appetizers like pizza rolls, and snack mixes and nuts.

Utz Quality Foods, LLC has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Heron Sub, Inc. has successfully completed its tender offer for all the outstanding shares of common stock of Inventure Foods, Inc.

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, the premium dessert destination known for its freshly baked confections, has just opened its first New Orleans cafe.

NextWorld Evergreen has announced that it has acquired Alter Eco Americas PBC, a leading chocolate-centric, healthy indulgence food brand.

Further expanding its presence in the snack food category, The Hershey Co. will acquire Skinny Pop maker Amplify Snack Brands, Inc., early next year.

American Flatbread has announced the expanded distribution of its Hot Frustas line—the all-natural, handmade, on-the-go handhelds inspired by Italian street foods—to select retailers and grocery stores across the nation.

The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has announced the publication of a new study that provides industry guidance in determining the safety of whole grains, beans, seeds pulses and legumes for the gluten-free market.

Hostess Brands, Inc. has announced the promotion of Andrew (Andy) Jacobs to executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Campbell Soup Company and Snyder’s-Lance today announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for Campbell to acquire Snyder’s-Lance for $50.00 per share in an all-cash transaction.