Snack Producer of the Year

2026 Snack Producer of the Year: Jackson’s

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Since our editorial team first visited Jackson’s about 2.5 years ago, the BFY savory snack company has increased its workforce to meet production demands, launched innovative new products, and broken ground on a state-of-the-art warehouse.

Hain Celestial to offload North American snacks business

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:26:00 -0500

The deal will cause brands like Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips, and Garden of Eatin’ to change hands, so Hain can focus on growing other markets.

2025 Snack Producer of the Year: LesserEvil

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Better-for-you bites are growing more rapidly than their conventional counterparts, according to Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s State of the Industry: Snacks coverage.

Laoban launches frozen bao buns

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:20:00 -0400

The cousin of the dumpling, bao buns are a Chinese specialty comprising fluffy dough filled with savory or sweet stuffing.

Tyson debuts new chicken offerings at retail

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:40:00 -0400

The new retail offerings include Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings.

2024 Snack Producer of the Year: Biena Snacks

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Consumers continue to crave salty snacks—that behavior isn’t fading anytime soon. However, shoppers increasingly seek more meaningful than mindless noshes.

Calbee America named SF&WB Snack Producer of the Year

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:41:48 -0400

The award will be handed out at SNAXPO 2023, taking place March 19–21 in Orlando.

Dirt Kitchen Snacks debuts BBQ-flavored Air Dried Carrot Crisps

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

The new veggie-based twist on BBQ potato chips include a crispy, crunchy air-dried carrot tossed in extra virgin olive oil and a bold, smoky barbecue seasoning.

Video: 2022 Snack Producer of the Year, Kellogg Co. and CHEEZ-IT crackers

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:44:00 -0400

Congratulations to CHEEZ-IT, our 2022 Snack Producer of the Year!

2022 Snack Producer of the Year: Kellogg Co. and Cheez-It crackers

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:15:00 -0400

Cheez-It crackers are a testament to American snacking ingenuity. Introduced in 1921, the amazingly popular, one-inch-square, 100% real cheese snack crackers have maintained a steadfast ability to reach nearly every consumer demographic, with an inherent, near-universal appeal.

2021 Snack Producer of the Year: ALDI’s affordable simplicity

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Product purchase and consumption patterns in America point toward a desire for affordable simplicity in our foods. This has catalyzed ongoing product development efforts to meet increasing consumer demand for natural and organic snacks. And efforts to bring cleaner snacking options to more Americans find increased success when retailers can offer such simplified products at affordable price points.

State of the Industry 2021: Pizza takes premium to new heights

pinballelite@comcast.net (Neal Lorenzi) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:57:00 -0400

Pizza is essential to a high percentage of Americans, a fact reflected in the over $6 billion annual sales for this market segment in frozen retail pizzas alone. While diversification of crusts and ingredients is attracting health-conscious consumers, there is still demand for high quality, Italian-style premium frozen pizza.

2020 Snack Producer of the Year - Barcel USA

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500

In the world of snacks, some innovations are hotter than others, and sometimes burn so brightly that the entire industry feels the heat.

2019 Snack Producer of the Year - John B. Sanfilippo & Son

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Over the past century, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, the 2019 'Snack Producer of the Year,' has grown into one of the world's top nut companies, and a strong culture of growth and innovation continues today.

2018 Snack Producer of the Year: Carefree organic snacking with Late July Snacks

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Over the past 15 years, Late July Snacks, the 2018 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery "Snack Producer of the Year", has steadily grown its business to its position today as a leader in organic, non-GMO snacks, most notably its strong level of innovation in the tortilla chip category.

Snacks reimagined—Quinn Snacks, 2017 Snack Producer of the Year

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 05:00:00 -0400

Even in our crowded and highly competitive snack and bakery industry, when excellence emerges, people take notice. Such has been the case for Quinn Snacks and its co-founder and CEO, Kristy Lewis, which have racked up an impressive list of accolades over the past few years

Quinn Snacks named 2017 ‘Snack Producer of the Year’

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:05:00 -0500

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery has named industry game-changer Quinn Snacks its 2017 Snack Producer of the Year.

Inside the 2016 Snack Producer of the Year, Unique Pretzel Bakery

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:01:00 -0500

Unique Pretzel Bakery astutely combines equal measures of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and modern-day innovation to catalyze its success.

Unique Pretzel Bakery named ‘Snack Producer of the Year’

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 08:20:00 -0500

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery has announced that its 2016 “Snack Producer of the Year” award will go to Unique Pretzel Bakery, Reading, PA, best known for its Original “Splits” pretzels.

Chip Market Strong: State of the Industry 2015

mmweber1@verizon.net (Maxine Weber) — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Better-for-you ingredients and innovative flavors continue to keep potato chips at the top of consumers’ list of favorite snacks, while the classics still resonate.

POP Gourmet's explosive momentum

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500

The upscale POP Gourmet concept has gained significant momentum since its inception—and the company continues to build energy through co-branding, diversification beyond popcorn and international expansion.

It's crunch time for crackers, crisps and puffs

mkvidahl@gmail.com (Melissa Kvidahl Reilly) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers of crackers, crisps and puffs are adding nutrients and specialty ingredients to their products, while cutting fat, gluten and more to meet consumer demand for exceptional quality.

Snack Manufacturer of the Year: New (potato) chips off the old block

Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Family-owned Ballreich Bros., Tiffin, Ohio, has a large fan base that pines for its various potato chips as well as crispy new shoestring potato sticks, popcorn, pretzels and other snacks.

Keeping snacks simple

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:55:00 -0500

Not satisfied with the ingredients in many crunchy snacks on the market, Simply 7 Snacks, Houston, went into crunch time

Snack Food Company of the Year: Kangaroo Brands.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:16:00 -0500

Family-owned Kangaroo Brands, Milwaukee, strives for consistent quality and value when it comes to all things pita. Passionate about baking and snack production, Kangaroo uses quality ingredients to provide quality products, including its popular line of light, crunchy pita chips for retail and foodservice. It’s for these and other reasons that Kangaroo is our Snack Manufacturer of the Year.

On the Cutting Edge

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:30:00 -0500

Looks are deceiving at Gabby’s Bagels. The “small” artisan bakery may first appear unassuming, but it has plenty of big programs that keep it ahead of the competition and regulations.

LEED-ing the Way

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:02:00 -0500

Shearer’s Foods portrays “Shearer Perfection,” thanks to its new LEED Platinum-certified snack
manufacturing plant.