All Crisps, nuts and snacks articles
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NewsProper adds House Hot Sauce lentil chips to tap spicy snack boom
The NPD offers a ‘controlled heat and a tangy finish’
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InterviewsAlex Brittain: Proper Snacks CEO betting big on fibremaxxing
Proper Snacks CEO Alex Brittain believes his brands have major advantages over rivals, and is using its uniquely creative set-up to help them make progress
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Category ReportNut butter spreads its wings: trends in jams and spreads 2026
The fight for the number one spot in nut butter is heating up, as brands expand their repertoires. Who are the major challengers – and why?
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NewsDoritos, Belvita and Innocent facing bans under new government health score
Brands have expressed disappointment that ‘years of meticulous work’ will be undermined
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NewsDoritos rolls out Golden Sriracha tortilla chips in F1 promotion
The NPD comes in ‘striking, trophy-inspired’ gold packs
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NewsWalkers unveils ‘largest' brand refresh in 80-year history
Core crisps packs now feature a ‘sun-inspired’ logo and hero British potatoes
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NewsValeo boosts underlying profits 25% despite lower Irish sales
Valeo Foods boosted its underlying operating profits by 25% in FY25, as the group’s strategic shift toward sweet treats brought in significant growth abroad
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RankingsBagged snacks 2025: Own-label price hikes boost brands
Six of crisps’ top 10 have lost value, but own label has sold 2.8 million fewer kilos
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NewsRice-based snack brand Twiggies makes Morrisons debut
Hoisin Duck and Chilli Cheddar Cheese packs have rolled into the retailer
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NewsPepsiCo to slash SKUs and review bottling after activist investor intervention
Both PepsiCo and Elliott hailed the ‘constructive engagement’ in their dealings
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NewsCalbee UK recalls crisps over undeclared allergens
The recall includes Calbee’s Hot & Spicy Chips and Pizza Chips
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NewsCandy Kittens outlines plans for ‘unshackled’ Graze
Ed Williams, Candy Kittens CEO and co-founder alongside Jamie Laing, told The Grocer he was excited to see what Graze it could do once ‘unshackled’ from corporate ownership
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Comment & OpinionGraze sale is a smart step for Unilever. What’s next?
With Unilever focused on power brands, it’s clear, like Graze, that Marmite, Bovril and Colman’s would be better served by a new, more focused owner who can champion and get the best out of them
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NewsDoritos trademark activity points to Scoops spin-off
Owner PepsiCo has applied to register ‘Doritos Scoops’ as a trademark with the IPO
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NewsKP Snacks strikes threaten Christmas crisps shortage
According to GMB Union, 85% of process operatives have voted to strike
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NewsCandy Kittens snaps up Unilever’s Graze as part of new growth strategy
Candy Kittens has swooped to acquire Graze from Unilever as the confectionery supplier takes its first steps into the wider snacking category
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Category ReportHow on-the-go is getting healthier: trends in food on the go 2025
Food to go is going on a health kick as operators diversify their offers with more salads, sushi and wraps. Where does this activity leave traditional grab ‘n’ go items?
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NewsUnilever in advanced talks to sell Graze to Katjes
Unilever is close to selling underperforming snacking brand Graze to Germany’s Katjes at a discount price
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NewsMcVitie’s trademark activity points to non-HFSS savoury innovation
Owner Pladis has applied to register ‘McVitie’s Grain Joy’ as a trademark
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NewsLosses double at Graze as owner Unilever completes integration
Losses at Graze have almost doubled as owner Unilever integrated the snacking brand into the wider UK foods operation