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This year, a record number of products – more than 400 total – were submitted for consideration in a variety of categories, with retail leaders specializing in these powerhouse categories serving as judges.

Each 1oz serving is packed with 3g of protein and 2g of fiber, making them a nutritionally dense snack both kids and grownups can feel good about.

In November 2024, Cargill surveyed more than 4,400 US consumers—including teens and adults—to uncover the “why” behind snack choices—and not just the what. Zeroing in on the conventional side of snacking, the survey unearthed three core snacking personas — “Guiltless Grazers,” “Impulse Munchers,” and “Emotional Snackers.”

The clean label product, aiming for a restaurant-quality taste made with simple ingredients, was conceived by two former food truck operators.

No need for a grill—limited-edition Pringles x Miller Lite crisps combine beer-infused barbeque staples, bringing all the best flavors of a cookout into a single can of snackable crisps.

When it comes to snacking, crunch is king. And it could easily be said that the king of the crunchy snacks is the pretzel.

The new Utz Lemonade Potato Chips combine the tangy sweetness of lemonade with the classic salty crunch of Utz potato chips, delivering a bold, unique flavor experience.  

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company will continue phasing out remaining dyes across its portfolio—including brands like Doritos and Cheetos—and offer natural alternatives where possible.

Kerry’s Taste Charts map flavor performance into four tiers—Mainstream, Key, Up & Coming, and Emerging—based on consumer testing and proprietary data across categories like sweet, savory, citrus, dairy, salty snacks, and more. 

The sour gummi brand, known for its dual neon colors, bold flavors, and soft and chewy texture, has entered freezer aisles nationwide with the frozen treats.