Noticias sobre los Chips y Aperitivos

Americana Foods opened a new office in Jeddah, expanding in Saudi Arabia at a time it boosts its potato processing capacity through a joint investment with Farm Frites in a frozen French fries plant in Riyadh.

Bagged Snacks is a powerhouse category for the convenience channel. Worth over GBP 5.3 billion (USD 6.6 billion) and outpacing the growth of other key impulse categories, it’s a primary driver of footfall, appearing in one in every five C&I baskets.

PepsiCo, a leading global food and beverage company with a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Quaker, and Doritos has reported results for first-quarter 2026.

PepsiCo ha inaugurado una nueva planta de producción de Sabritas en Celaya, Guanajuato, como parte de una inversión superior a USD 467 millones, incluida dentro de un plan multianual más amplio de USD 2.000 millones para México entre 2025 y 2028.

Elea Technology GmbH has released a new video featuring an interview with Tomislav Lukačević, Investment Director at Kanaan d.o.o., Croatia's largest snack products manufacturer.

SNAC International has announced Chesapeake Spice as the winner of the SNX 2026 Flavor Showdown, honoring its standout Poblano Chile con Carne seasoning as this year’s Flavor of the Year.

Kent Crisps has announced the launch of new Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps, a mouth-wateringly rich and savoury hand-cooked crisp developed in collaboration with historic Kent Brewer, Shepherd Neame.

Heat and Control will showcase snack processing innovations at SNX 2026, including high-speed packaging, precise seasoning, and water recirculation tech that cuts freshwater use by up to 75%, improving efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.

Japanese snack maker Yamayoshi Seika has suspended production of several potato chip products due to difficulties in securing fuel, impacting the availability of its well-known Wasabeef chips.

Stackable chips like Pringles are made from potato leftovers such as small pieces and scraps. These are turned into puree, dried into flakes, milled into powder, and shaped into uniform chips, reducing waste and making production more sustainable.

Cape Cod has launched limited-edition Lemon Herb Butter potato chips for spring, featuring citrus, herbs and buttery seasoning on its signature kettle chips. The new flavor is rolling out at Walmart, Publix and Target, with strong fan buzz online.

Intralox and Conveyor & Automation Technologies modernized Herr Foods end-of-line operations, boosting throughput 25% to 150 cpm, expanding to 20 lines and 600 SKUs, saving USD 650k+ annually, and improving safety—within the existing footprint.

The Snack Science Hub will return as a central knowledge platform during SNACKEX 2026, taking place on 17–18 June 2026 at FIL – Feira Internacional de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal.

SNAC International has announced the education session lineup for SNX26, highlighting the legal, regulatory, political and consumer forces shaping the snack industry in 2026 and beyond.

MoistTech Corp, the global leader in moisture measurement and control, will participate in SNX 2026, taking place March 29–31, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

Gulfood 2026 made history across two Dubai mega venues, hosting 300,000 visitors and 8,500+ exhibitors from 195 countries. Over 3,500 buyer meetings generated AED 168 billion in deals, reinforcing its status as world’s leading food trade platform.

Savory snack food sales surged to USD 742 million during Super Bowl Week 2025, according to new Circana data commissioned by SNAC International, the leading international trade association for the snack industry representing over 200 companies worldwide.

SNAC International has announced the appointment of Cindy Kuester as its new President & CEO, effective February 9, 2026. Kuester brings more than 25 years of experience in the food industry, having spent many years at Snak King.