German snack manufacturer Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire US salty snacks producer Utz Brands in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $2.9 billion.

Nestlé has brought together its Aero and Milkybar brands in a new confectionery range launching across the UK and Ireland.

SugarBean Candy founder Nicky Trainor discusses their creation of combining freshly ground Arabica coffee beans with 'Brûléed' sugar to bring you a not-too-sweet confection of complex flavours and textures.

PepsiCo Foods is extending its Simply NKD portfolio with the launch of Doritos Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón, a rolled tortilla chip that combines spicy chili and zesty lime flavours.

Crispy Green has expanded its operations in Fairfield, New Jersey, as the freeze-dried fruit snack company looks to support growing demand across supermarket, e-commerce, foodservice and vending channels.

The Hershey Company is expanded further into functional snacking with the launch of a new Reese's-flavoured protein bar under its One brand.

Mondelēz International has appointed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 July.

Canny Snacks has secured the sales, marketing and distribution rights for British snack brand Burts Snacks as part of a move to expand into the snacking sector.

Snack brand Salty Dog is expanding its range with the launch of Chilli Rice Crackers.

Valeo Foods UK’s Kettle Chips brand has expanded into the tortilla category with the launch of Kettle Tortillas in the UK.

Italian food-tech start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.

The Hershey Company has launched a unified US commercial operating model, bringing its sweet, salty and protein portfolios together under a single structure branded ‘ONE Hershey’.