News on Chips and Snacks

Heat and Control slicer platform (right), washer and Airsweep (left)
September 28, 2015
Heat and Control ships new equipment for 5,000 lb/hr of potato chips.
Engineered to integrate with a customer’s existing potato handling equipment, a new Heat and Control continuous potato chip slicer feeding, washing, and frying system will boost finished chip production capacity and improve product quality.
Sean Connolly, Chief Executive ConAgra Foods
September 25, 2015
Conagra CEO hints at job cuts and reduced role for Omaha in favor of Chicago/Illinois
ConAgra Foods Chief Executive Sean Connolly is addressing shareholders this morning at an annual meeting at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
Conagra Foods issues 2015 Citizenship report: What matters Where
September 24, 2015
Conagra Foods publishes 2015 citizenship (CSR) report
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced it has issued its 2015 Citizenship Report. The report tracks progress on the company's three-pronged Citizenship platform: Good Food, Stronger Communities and Better Planet.
Sean Connolly, chief executive officer of ConAgra Foods
September 22, 2015
Conagra Foods reports results Fiscal 2016 Q1
Today ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2016 first quarter ended August 30, 2015. The report refers to 'good sales and operating profit performance [for its commercial Foods Segment], primarily due to strong volumes, favorable mix, and efficiencies for Lamb Weston.
For potato chip manufacturers who want greater versatility from less floor space, Heat and Control helps out with this new combination potato slice speed washer / blancher.
September 22, 2015
Washer Blancher Combi for Potato Chip Production introduced by Heat and Control
Heat and Control helps out potato chip manufacturers with limited space with this new compact speed washer for potato slices that doubles as a blancher.
Doritos Rainbow Chips, a new, limited-edition product to celebrate and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the boldest, most colorful way possible.
September 18, 2015
Doritos Brand Partners With The It Gets Better Project to Introduce “Doritos Rainbows”
The Doritos brand, in partnership with the It Gets Better Project, announced a new, limited-edition product to celebrate and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the boldest, most colorful way possible.
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Way Better Snacks offers its corn tortilla chips this season in a range of innovative fall flavors
September 17, 2015
Way Better Snacks brings Innovative Fall Flavors to Expo East
Live Better Brands will present new better-for-you products in a range of innovative fall flavorsat the Natural Products Expo East trade show
Boulder Canyon Protein Crisps are available in two flavors, Dark Chocolate (left) and Asiago Cheese (right)
September 16, 2015
Boulder Canyon launches Protein Crisps, their first functional food snack chip
Boulder Canyon™ Foods introduces a revolutionary new food concept with the launch of its first functional food snack chip, called Protein Crisps.
Ruffles "All Dressed" available in the United States for a limited time
September 15, 2015
(Canadian) Ruffles 'All Dressed' Chips available in the US for a limited time
Frito-Lay is bringing the Canadian favorite Ruffles 'All Dressed' Chips to the US for a limited time - and some funny videos to go with that.
Tostitos Rolls!™ are now available in Canada.
September 03, 2015
Tostitos Rolls!™ Tortilla Chips now available in Canada
Now available in Canada, Tostitos Rolls! tortilla chips are mini corn tortillas that are rolled into bite-sized chips which give them layers of support that can handle the weight of thicker dips.
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September 01, 2015
Popcorn explosion drives growth in UK savoury snacks market
Innovative flavours and changing attitudes towards health are boosting sales of (premium) popcorn in the United Kingdom
From left, James, Raymond, Adrienne and Charlotte Bowan from Heartland Chips in Timaru.
August 23, 2015
Heartland potato chips a family affair
Raymond Bowan's passion for potatoes and chips has seen Heartland Potato Chips take on the big boys at their own game. The company has just launched a new product range - flat cut chips, and has in New Zealand an 8 per cent market share.
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