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Assorted jars of Saltverk Icelandic salts

Icelandic salts add flavor, flair to snacks and baked goods

According to Saltverk, the ingredient does more than improve the taste of foods.

Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

January 27, 2026

In addition to salt products with distinct flavors, Saltverk also offers sustainability, thanks to the use of geothermal energy from Icelandic geysers.

Looking at the multisensory science behind snack appeal

Consumers love flavors that have crunch, including fillings, coatings, and snacks.

SF&WB Staff

May 29, 2025

Crunchy foods yield many sensations and experiences, and are psychologically rewarding on several levels.

Hershey appoints new confection, salty snacks presidents

Hershey appoints confection, salty snacks presidents

Both of the new leaders will start their roles on February 3.

Candy Industry Staff

January 14, 2025

Andrew Archambault has been named president of U.S. confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named president of salty snacks.

Research: Americans turn to salty snacks for comfort, familiarity during inflation times

In line with increasing inflation, 43% of consumers consider salty snacks' price to be its most important attribute.

February 7, 2023

Mintel research shows those who report their financial situations as struggling/in trouble are most likely (34%) to have decreased year-over-year salty snack consumption.

Salty snacks legend Herr Foods celebrates 75 years of growth

Family-owned Herr Foods celebrates 75 years of growth.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

November 30, 2021

When James S. Herr, known as Jim, entered the fledgling potato chip industry with Herr’s Potato Chips in 1946, purchasing a small storefront location in Lancaster, PA, he established a legacy of enduring tradition guiding waves of ensuing generations.

Salty snacks see increase in sales during COVID-19 pandemic

During the pandemic, consumers turn to salty snacks for an at-home experience.

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 18, 2021

Unsurprisingly, salty snacks experienced a slight increase in sales over the past year, as Americans stayed home during the pandemic. Chips, popcorn, pretzels, and tortilla chips are all easily available snacks to munch on at home, especially during movie nights, and as a result the category experienced a small uptick.

G&S Foods, LLC hires new CEO

June 21, 2021

Dan Morgan, former president and chief commercial officer of BFY Brands, Inc., will join G&S Foods, LLC as president effective July 12, 2021

Mikesell’s brings regional strength to the salty snacks market

Over the past century, Mikesell’s has built a strong following for its growing selection of salty snacks.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 24, 2021

History and analysis of salty snacks producer Mikesell's Snack Food Co., an Ohio producer of potato chips, pretzels, puffs, and pork rinds.

Salty snacks pique consumer interest with fresh and exotic flavors

Consumers search for ‘new and different’ salty snacks.

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 17, 2020

Salty snacks like chips, popcorn, pretzels, and snack crackers have long been a staple in the home, and have become even more essential now during the coronavirus pandemic.

Utz Quality Foods to combine with Collier Creek Holdings to form Utz Brands, Inc.

Transaction introduces Utz as publicly listed company after nearly 100 years as family-owned business

June 15, 2020

Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, and Collier Creek Holdings, a special purpose acquisition company, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine and form Utz Brands, Inc. ("Utz Brands").