News Desk

Frankie’s Organic Snacks Announces Expansion

Frankie’s Organic Snacks, Alternatives, Organic & Natural, Healthy, Savoury

Frankie’s Organic Snacks, a family-owned organic snack brand and manufacturer, announced its expansion into more than 600 Sam’s Club locations nationwide, marking the company’s first national retail placement in the United States.

Ferrero Acquires Bold Snacks

Ferrero, Bold Snacks, Ethnic & Cultural, Sweet, Savoury

Ferrero Group announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Bold Snacks, a Brazilian premium protein snack company. Founded in 2018, Bold Snacks has seen strong growth from the outset, driven by its digital strategy and innovative portfolio of protein bars, and has recently expanded into whey powders.

Stellar Snacks Announces Growth Investment

Stellar Snacks, Healthy, Sweet, Savoury

Stellar Snacks, the better-for-you pretzel brand and manufacturer known for its flavorful, craveable products, announced a strategic minority growth investment from Main Post Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm that specialises in founder-led, high-growth disruptor brands.

Autopack Signs Sponsorship Deal

Hereford FC, Autopack, Primary Packaging, End-of-Line Packaging

Independent integrator of packaging machines Autopack has agreed a four-year deal to become Hereford FC’s new front of shirt sponsor. The partnership reinforces Autopack’s bond with the local community as it continues to grow across the packaging sector.

Mitigating Unseen Losses in Food Packs

Fortress Technology, Handling & Conveying, Cooking Processes, Ingredients, Inspection

Efficiency is a key driver of profitability in the large format food processing sector. Any form of waste caused by contamination in wholesale boxes, damaged bags on production conveyors, or excessive product giveaway can create significant operational challenges.

View All News Desk

Exclusives

Precision in Balance

Handling & Conveying, Cooking Processes, Ingredients

International Snacks Senior Editor Joseph Clarke examines how precision mixing and blending supports consistent ingredient performance, texture and flavour delivery

Product Spotlight – TAURA by IFF

IFF, TAURA, Flavouring & Coating, Ingredients, featured, Organic & Natural, Healthy

TAURA by IFF’s Lemon Ginger Protein Fruit Bites combine real fruit, bold flavour and clean-label functionality to help brands deliver better-for-you indulgence

Protein with Purpose

Food and Drink Federation, Ingredients, Healthy, Cargill

Managing Editor Rebecca Spayne examines how high-protein, low-sugar snacks are reshaping snack formats, formulation strategies and consumer expectations

Snack Chat – Chester Robinson

Snack Chat, RAISE Snacks, Sweet, Savoury

In this exclusive Snack Chat interview, we get to know Chester Robinson, Founder of snack brand RAISE

The Innovator – Michael Jonson, TNA Solutions

TNA Solutions, Cooling & Drying, Primary Packaging, Turnkey Solutions

TNA Solutions’ CEO Michael Jonson explains how intelligent integration and strategic simplicity are shaping future-ready snack production

View All Exclusives

People News

Fuji Seal Announces Senior Leadership Change

Fuji Seal, Primary Packaging, Sweet, Savoury

Fuji Seal Europe today announces the appointment of Marieke Sauer-Ploegmakers as Managing Director

The Campbell’s Company Appoints Joshua Levine

Campbell’s Company, Savoury

The Campbell’s Company has announced the appointment of Joshua Levine as Chief Investor Relations Officer, effective March 18, 2026. Levine will report to Chief Financial Officer Todd Cunfer.

Mondelēz International Welcomes UK & IRL MD

Milka, Cadbury’s, Christian Woolfenden, Mondelez International

Mondelēz International is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Woolfenden as Senior Vice President and Managing Director UK&I, who takes up the role this week.

Wixon Appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Wixon, Flavouring & Coating, Ingredients

Wixon announced the appointment of Jason Williams as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the company. Williams will report to President Peter Gottsacker and serve as a member of the executive leadership team.

SNAC International Announces New President & CEO

Cindy Kuester, SNAC International

SNAC International is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Kuester as its new President & CEO, effective February 9, 2026.

View All People News

Event News

PROBAT Highlights Snack Processing Solutions

PROBAT, Cooling & Drying, Cooking Processes, Automation

At this year’s interpack, the world’s leading trade fair for the global packaging industry, PROBAT will be showcasing its concentrated process engineering expertise for the coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and snack industries.

IMA FOOD to Showcase Processing Solutions

Pack Expo Las Vegas, IMA, Secondary Packaging, End-of-Line Packaging

IMA Food will present a range of its latest processing and packaging technologies for the global food sector at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025, highlighting solutions designed to enhance efficiency, flexibility and product quality across a broad spectrum of food applications.

TNA to Showcase Integrated Solutions

TNA Solutions, interpack 2026, Forming & Extrusion, Turnkey Solutions, Automation

As food manufacturers face ongoing labour shortages, rising costs, and increased demands. TNA Solutions will bring a clear focus to interpack 2026 (7–13 May, Messe Düsseldorf): Innovation simplified.

Loma Systems to Present Inspection Solutions

Loma Systems, Inrgedients, Inspection, Sweet, Savoury

Loma Systems, a provider of inspection technologies for food quality and safety, will exhibit at Warsaw Pack 2026, taking place from 14-16 April 2026 at Ptak Warsaw Expo, Warsaw, Poland.

Ishida Europe to Show Snacks Packing Innovations

Ishida Europe, Ishida, Primary Packaging, End-of-Line Packaging, Interpack

In May 2026 Ishida will be returning to Interpack, the global packaging trade show, to showcase innovations that support food manufacturers in their quest for efficient, safe and sustainable food production.

View All Event News

Product News

Little Bites® Are Back for S’more Summer Snacking

Little Bites, Sweet

S’mores season is back, and it’s easier than ever to enjoy. Little Bites® Snacks is bringing campfire flavor straight to the snack aisle with the return of Little Bites® S’mores Muffins. Back for a limited time, these soft-baked mini muffins bring the nostalgic taste of your favorite fireside treat to an easy, on-the-go format- no campfire required.

Walker’s Shortbread Unveils Mini Tin Cubes

Walker’s Shortbread, Ethnic & Cultural, Sweet

Walker’s Shortbread, the family-owned Scottish shortbread maker, has unveiled its latest addition to its tin collection: Mini Tin Cubes. The charming, reusable tins are filled with bite-sized pieces of Walker’s iconic all-butter Shortbread Fingers, offering retailers a fresh and versatile addition to their premium gifting options.

Maple Leaf Brand Launches Protein Snack Kits

Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Maple Leaf, Alternatives, Organic & Natural, Healthy

Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, a producer of sustainable and ethically-raised protein, has launched Protein Snack Kits, a vibrant, category–elevating line of high–protein, fibre–rich, gluten–free snack kits crafted for today’s wellness–minded consumer.

Theegarten-Pactec Launches its New FPC6

Theegarten-Pactec, Theegarten, Primary Packaging

With its new FPC6, Theegarten-Pactec is launching an innovative flow-wrapping machine specifically designed to meet the requirements of manufacturers of chocolate, confectionery, cereal and protein bars, functional foods and snacks, as well as co-packers and contract packers.

Ingredion Launches New Pea Protein for Snack Bars

Pea Protein, Ingredion Incorporated, Alternatives, Healthy, Ingredion

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading provider of ingredient solutions to the food and beverage manufacturing industry, has expanded its line of protein fortification solutions with the launch of VITESSENCE® Pea 100 HD, a pea protein optimised for cold-pressed bars.

View All Product News

Project News

According to the latest study published by Vyansa Intelligence, the UK Healthy Snacks Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 2.64% during 2026–2032.