Sweets & Snacks

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 12, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 12, 2025 – Calbee, Inc. (hereafter “Calbee”) announced today that, due to rising raw material costs, it will revise its pricing for certain JagaRico and souvenir products in Japan. These revisions will be implemented sequentially starting from April 1, 2025.

Price Adjustments for Popular Snacks

Calbee, a leading snack food company, has found it necessary to adjust the prices of some of its popular products in Japan. This decision comes as the company faces increasing costs associated with raw materials. The price revisions will affect two main product categories: JagaRico and souvenir products.

Specific Product Categories Affected

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 12, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 12, 2025 – Just in time for Easter, buah, the Munich-based company for natural fruit snacks, is presenting exciting new products for the whole family. With the launch of the elegant lunchbox and the sweet peach snack pack, buah inspires a delightful and healthy Easter celebration.

Aromatic Taste and Valuable Ingredients

The large, crunchy fruit pieces from buah are the ideal snack for anyone who values conscious nutrition. Whether it's peach, strawberry, mango, or raspberry – the fruits are guaranteed to be free of industrial sugar and additives, but with full nutritional content: minerals and vitamins in natural abundance. "The fully ripe and aromatic taste of the fruits is a highlight at Easter breakfast and as a special baking ingredient, and is also ideal as a practical snack on the go," say the founders of buah.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 9, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 9, 2025 – Pizza lovers, rejoice! Cheez-It® is bringing the pizzeria right to your pantry with the introduction of two new pizza-inspired flavors: Cheez-It Snap'd Extra Crunchy Margherita Pizza and Cheez-It Duoz Pesto + Mozzarella. Designed for both flavor chasers and pizza enthusiasts, these crave-worthy creations are the ultimate snack for those who Want It. Knead It. Cheez-It®.

A Slice of Innovation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 9, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 9, 2025 – The Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported strong organic growth of 7.8% in 2024, with group sales reaching CHF 5.47 billion. This success comes despite a challenging year marked by record-high cocoa costs and weakened consumer sentiment.

Strong Financial Performance

Lindt & Sprüngli achieved significant growth in both value and volume, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing chocolate manufacturers globally. "In 2024, Lindt & Sprüngli grew organically by 7.8% to CHF 5.47 billion (previous year: CHF 5.20 billion). Sales growth in Swiss Francs was 5.1%. Currency effects impacted the result by -2.7%, mainly due to the weaker US dollar and Euro." The company also saw double-digit growth in its Global Retail segment, with sales in its approximately 560 own stores and 21 e-shops increasing by 16.7%.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 9, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 9, 2025 – With one of the most iconic mustached mascots in the game (Mr. P), Pringles® understands the power of a good mustache. For the biggest snacking and sporting event of the year, Pringles and Mr. P are back with their eighth consecutive Big Game campaign, "Call of the Mustaches," created by FCB New York. This year, they've assembled a star-studded, mustached cast to deliver big flavor to the Big Game.

Mustache Mania: A Star-Studded Cast

This year's Pringles Big Game commercial features actor Adam Brody, facial-haired legends Nick Offerman and James Harden, and Big Game legend Coach Andy Reid. These iconic figures join forces in a whimsical world where a simple call sends mustaches soaring, delivering a truly unforgettable and crave-worthy Pringles experience. Watch the ad HERE.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 7, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 7, 2025 – Just in time for the most exciting football weekend of the year, Old El Paso™ is back with a winning play: the launch of the new Old El Paso Caramel Dessert Taco Shells. Teaming up with two football greats — Old El Paso superfan defensive powerhouse J.J. Watt and offensive line icon and football food aficionado Jason Kelce — Old El Paso is raising the stakes to unveil this must-have game-day treat.

A Sweet and Savory Touchdown

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 7, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 7, 2025 – For the first time in more than 20 years, America’s favorite kids’ drink, Capri Sun, is now available in a resealable bottle. Capri Sun Bottles offer a convenient new way for fans of all ages to enjoy the same iconic taste on the go, reflecting the brand’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of today’s families. Joining Capri Sun’s portfolio of products, including the iconic pouch, which sells over six million pouches a day, the bottles feature 12 ounces of juice – the equivalent of two pouches – in the brand's most popular flavors: Fruit Punch, Pacific Cooler, and Strawberry Kiwi.

New Format Meets Consumer Demand for Larger Serving Size

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 6, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 – As New Orleans prepares for Super Bowl LIX, PEPSI® is celebrating the city's renowned culinary scene. Pepsi is offering fans immersive experiences throughout the weekend, demonstrating how Pepsi complements the flavors of New Orleans' most beloved dishes. In New Orleans, Food Deserves Pepsi™.

Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest: A Culinary Celebration

Pepsi has partnered with food enthusiast Action Bronson to showcase New Orleans' best-kept culinary secrets, recommended by local experts like restaurateur Larry Morrow, Willie Mae's Scotch House, and We Dat's. The Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest and the Pepsi Super Bowl Boil seafood competition will feature over 20 dishes from ten New Orleans restaurants, paired with classic Pepsi products and exclusive crafted beverages, all conveniently located on the riverfront.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 6, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 – PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) ("PepsiCo") announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of Garza Food Ventures LLC, doing business as Siete Foods ("Siete"), for a substantial sum of $1.2 billion. This strategic move significantly broadens PepsiCo's already diverse food portfolio, providing consumers with an even wider array of positive choices characterized by simple and wholesome ingredients.

Expanding Positive Choices for Consumers

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 6, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 – The Board of Directors of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) has declared a quarterly dividend increase, marking the company's continued commitment to returning value to its shareholders. This announcement follows a series of dividend increases, demonstrating PepsiCo's financial strength and dedication to its investors.

Dividend Increase Details

The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.355 per share of PepsiCo common stock, a 7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This dividend is payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 7, 2025. This action aligns with PepsiCo's previously announced increase in its annualized dividend to $5.42 per share from $5.06 per share, which began with the June 2024 payment.

Further Dividend Growth