The Minions-themed HIPPEAS® offerings will be available nationwide at HIPPEAS.com, Walmart.com and in-store at Whole Foods Market and select retailers from June 1 through July 31.

The flavor-makers at Pringles® have set their sights on Wendy's® original Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The result is a snack that allows consumers to enjoy the flavor of Wendy's Spicy Chicken in a single Pringles crisp.

By expanding the Takis® brand to new snack categories and subcategories, the brand looks to capitalize on Takis® signature intensity by offering new products that fit a variety snacking occasions, while continuing to provide consumers with the bold, crunchy, and intense flavors they are craving.

The Utz® Brand introduced its newest innovation, Utz® Twisterz™ Seasoned Mini Pretzels. These crunchy, mini-twist pretzels come with big & bold flavors including Zesty Cheddar and Tangy Mustard. 

Cheetos® and Doritos® will officially settle the score to see which brand resonates better with consumers. Frito-Lay's "Flamin' Hot® Faceoff" campaign will ask fans to weigh in and ultimately crown a champion.

The relationship between mood and eating played out big time during the pandemic, especially when it comes to snacking and treating ourselves, reports The NPD Group. With many people spending more time at home during the pandemic, snack foods and treats, both better-for-you and indulgent, help to fill voids created by sadness, boredom, stress, and other moods.

Fuchs North America introduces the Earthy Eats Collection, a limited edition line of seasonings that deliver munchies for every occasion. These new seasonings—derived from and inspired by the earthy flavors of hemp—will delight consumers’ taste buds. This collection presents craveable seasoning blends ideal for beverages, baked goods, snacks, and ice cream. These items are also the starting point for food manufacturers to develop their own rich signature product offerings, with Fuchs’ culinary specialists at their side.

Hormel Foods, Austin, Minn., expanded its Hormel Gatherings line with a new Hormel pretzel bites and cheese tray, sold in the grocer’s refrigerated deli section.

PeaTos®, appointed snack food industry veteran Dave Johnson to the newly created role of chief growth officer (CGO). Johnson brings more than two decades of experience to the job, including 19 years at PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay business unit.

Blue Diamond Growers introduced a line of Blue Diamond XTREMES™ almonds. Available in three hot flavors: Cayenne Pepper (hot), Ghost Pepper (hotter) and Carolina Reaper (hottest), the new almonds are made with real peppers and have a spicy flavor rush.