PepsiCo wraps up $1.2B acquisition of Siete Foods The acquired company specializes in tortilla chips and other Latino-inspired snacks. SF&WB Staff January 22, 2025 The snack company joins recent PepsiCo acquisitions like PopCorners, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Bare, and others.Read More
Sweetmore Bakeries acquires pastry maker Azteca Bakeries The move is intended to expand the high-end baked goods offered by the buyer. SF&WB Staff January 21, 2025 The purchased company specializes in Latino products, including cookies, muffins, pan dulce, and others.Read More
PMMI gives $200,000 to aid California fire recovery The donation to the American Red Cross will help with LA wildfire relief efforts. SF&WB Staff January 21, 2025 The monetary gift is aimed at helping provide aid to communities devastated by the recent wildfires in the LA region.Read More
That’s it. brings Organic Energy Mini Fruit Bars to Costco The producer’s line of compact snack bars can be found in select Northwest stores. SF&WB Staff January 20, 2025 The simple-ingredient snack maker will offer its 15-count variety pack in select Costco locations throughout the Northwest part of the U.S.Read More
ABA taps business author to deliver convention keynote Erica Dhawan will share insights on building stronger industry connections. SF&WB Staff January 17, 2025 Best-selling management author Erica Dhawan will present insights on building engagement, speeding innovation, and fostering breakthroughs.Read More
Expect barbecue, Asian culture to influence 2025 flavors: Kerry The ingredients company shares predictions in its 2025 Tastes Charts report. SF&WB Staff January 17, 2025 Snack and bakery consumers are likely to reach for international tastes, novel flavor combinations, and other experiences in their buys.Read More
FAT Brands opens three-pronged snack location The cookie, creamery, and pretzel shop is located in Roanoke, TX. SF&WB Staff January 15, 2025 The Dallas-area location blends Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery, and Pretzelmaker together under one roof.Read More
Synergy Flavors provides funding for Madagascar schools Thirteen schools have been completed in the region since 2016. SF&WB Staff January 14, 2025 The ingredient company completed and inaugurated four new schools in Madagascar.Read More
Trufood, Bar Bakers unite as Tandem Foods The brands aim to redefine customer partnership in the BFY snack industry. SF&WB Staff January 14, 2025 TruFood Manufacturing and Bar Bakers, LLC are unveiling their new unified brand identity: Tandem Foods, a premier contract manufacturer specializing in better-for-you snacks. Read More
Hormel president and CEO announces retirement The company is seeking a successor for James P. Snee. SF&WB Staff January 14, 2025 James P. Snee to retire at the end of fiscal 2025, following a 36-year career with the company.Read More