Most Americans think snack foods have ‘too many’ ingredients — especially Gen Zers, millennials: survey

Americans believe 60% of snack foods have too many ingredients, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at respondents’ snacking habits and preferences, and the results revealed that many people are looking for simple options.For a majority of respondents (66%), the fewer ingredients a snack has, the more likely they … Read more

Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked

Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked

What began as a 5-cent snack sold during the Great Depression has grown into one of Little Debbie’s best-selling treats more than 90 years later. The Oatmeal Creme Pie was Little Debbie’s first snack cake, tracing its roots to 1935, when O.D. McKee developed the treat after selling baked goods from the back of his 1928 … Read more

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Ditch the high-stakes snack selection. As the flight attendant pushes that cart down the aisle while you’re half-asleep, the pressure to choose the perfect snack and beverage is real. The highly anticipated mid-air snack time is disappointing when the options are stale or unpalatable. Delta Airlines dominated the survey with 30% of the vote and … Read more

Snack life: Who eats more ‘little meals’ — Gen Z or boomers?

Snack life: Who eats more ‘little meals’ — Gen Z or boomers?

Americans may love to snack, but younger adults appear to be taking the habit to another level, according to a new European survey that highlights broader shifts in eating habits. The survey of 2,000 adults, commissioned by European Mushrooms and reported by news agency SWNS, found that Gen Z respondents consumed an average of 81 snacks each … Read more

Kool-Aid pineapples are this summer’s wildest neon snack craze

Kool-Aid pineapples are this summer’s wildest neon snack craze

What sounds like a failed science experiment is actually this summer’s new sugar-rush snack.  Finding new ways to decorate food is a cycle on TikTok, and a new radioactive-looking combination of pineapple and Kool-Aid is the newest big trend. Summertime snackers are soaking pineapple “spears” or chunks in a mix of Kool-Aid and sugar in … Read more

Popular snack gets patriotic makeover in time for America’s 250th birthday

Popular snack gets patriotic makeover in time for America’s 250th birthday

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Superpretzel is turning its iconic stadium snack food into a star-shaped offering for the summer festivities — joining a number of other brands that are releasing special-edition products this year. The pretzels are crafted in the shape of “America’s most iconic symbol” and are “patriotic from the freezer to the fork,” Superpretzel … Read more

Tasty 62-calorie snack may help protect your skin from sun damage

Tasty 62-calorie snack may help protect your skin from sun damage

The next addition to your skincare routine might already be in your fridge. A small new study suggests that a sweet, healthy snack with just 62 calories per serving could offer powerful protection against sun damage, helping strengthen the skin’s natural defenses at the genetic level. The perks — which appeared in just two weeks … Read more

Popular Target snack brand recalled — adding to already long list foods with Salmonella exposure risk

Popular Target snack brand recalled — adding to already long list foods with Salmonella exposure risk

Check your pantries — popular snack mixes have been recalled over potential Salmonella contamination. Several varieties of snack mixes from the brands Fisher, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts and Target’s popular Good & Gather brand have been voluntarily recalled, according to a recall announcement issued by John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. and published by … Read more

Disneyland is testing a big change at some of its snack carts

Disneyland is testing a big change at some of its snack carts

Is Disneyland Resort about to be the “app-iest” place on Earth? The famed theme park has begun testing cashless payments at select outdoor vending carts in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, marking the latest shift in how guests make quick purchases across the resort in Anaheim, California. The pilot program launched in late April, … Read more

Delta customers in uproar as airline cuts snack and beverage service on hundreds of flights daily

Delta customers in uproar as airline cuts snack and beverage service on hundreds of flights daily

It’s B.Y.O. snacks for thousands of Delta passengers. Starting May 19, Delta Air Lines will no longer offer food and beverage service on 450 daily flights. The removal of in-flight meals, snacks or drinks will apply to shorter flights, 349 miles or less, though those flying in first-class will still get the full service. Delta … Read more

PepsiCo says lower snack prices are bringing customers back to brand

PepsiCo says lower snack prices are bringing customers back to brand

PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years. The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American food business, where demand for … Read more

Costco’s new bourbon is hugely popular — and weirdly inspired by $1.50 fan-fave snack: ‘Subtle notes of hot dog water’

Costco’s new bourbon is hugely popular — and weirdly inspired by .50 fan-fave snack: ‘Subtle notes of hot dog water’

Well, hot diggity bourbon. Costco has released a private-label whiskey inspired by the chain’s famous $1.50 hot dog and soda food court combo. “I Got That Dog in Me,” produced by Rare Character Whiskey, a company that creates tailor‑made whiskey blends for corporate customers, is priced at nearly $90 a bottle, but die-hard fans are … Read more

Aldi recalls popular snack food over possible rodent hair contamination

Aldi recalls popular snack food over possible rodent hair contamination

Aldi is recalling a frozen food product from store shelves following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice citing potential contamination with rodent hair. The recall involves Simply Nature spinach bites sold at Aldi under the “Simply Nature” label, according to the FDA. The product may be contaminated with rodent hair. Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods Inc. voluntarily initiated the … Read more

Yummy snack boosts muscle power in older adults — you only need 3 tablespoons a day

Yummy snack boosts muscle power in older adults — you only need 3 tablespoons a day

Go nuts over this news. Diet plays a large role in longevity and healthy aging, not to mention adding necessary fuel for larger muscle growth. While meat is often the first line of attack at staving off age-related muscle loss, new research shows a pantry staple could boost muscle power. Older adults who ate three … Read more

Eating this snack every day boosts memory — you need less than half a cup

Eating this snack every day boosts memory — you need less than half a cup

You might want to grab an extra handful of your favorite bar snack. A new study suggests that a simple, everyday food can supercharge blood flow in your brain — a vital function that tends to weaken as we get older. Researchers found that the boost not only sharpened memory but also improved participants’ heart … Read more

Breast milk ice cream brand just created an even more disturbing snack

Breast milk ice cream brand just created an even more disturbing snack

It’s time to boogie! The parent lifestyle brand behind the viral breast milk-flavored ice cream is back with another odd, sweet treat. On Monday, Oct. 27, Frida launched Boogie Bites Candy — booger-inspired candy that’s said to resemble “the real thing.” Frida launched Boogie Bites Candy — booger-inspired candy that’s said to resemble “the real … Read more

Snack like a showgirl: Snag these food freebies in honor of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ release

Snack like a showgirl: Snag these food freebies in honor of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ release

Happy holi-Tay, Swifties! Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” dropped at midnight, and everyone is celebrating. National food brands are offering discounts, freebies and limited-edition goodies in honor of the highly anticipated album release. But grab them while you can — the promotions are very limited. Here are some of the … Read more

Mom removes son from school for the day after they ban him from eating common snack

Mom removes son from school for the day after they ban him from eating common snack

An angry mom pulled her son out of school for the day after his teacher allegedly wouldn’t let him have cheese on crackers as his morning snack. Rachael Elizabeth took to TikTok to express her frustration after her son, George, was allegedly told he couldn’t have his snack, despite her claim that the school is “absolutely fine” … Read more

Traveler’s ‘diabolical’ snack dubbed ‘worst nightmare’ by plane passengers: ‘Going full fart cannon’

Traveler’s ‘diabolical’ snack dubbed ‘worst nightmare’ by plane passengers: ‘Going full fart cannon’

She’s not necessarily a bad egg, just a funky frequent flyer. While packing a protein-rich lunch for a lengthy flight might seem like an eggs-cellent idea, one passenger’s foul foodstuffs has sickened trippers praying for an emergency landing.  “Just want to share what the person next to me on my plane ride brought as their snack,” content creator Missy … Read more

This 48-calorie snack keeps your immune system strong — and can help you poop

This 48-calorie snack keeps your immune system strong — and can help you poop

It’s sweet. It’s sour. It’s fuzzy. And it might just be the most underrated superfood in your grocery cart. At just 48 calories a pop, this snack has been linked to everything from stronger immunity and glowing skin to deeper sleep and smoother, more reliable digestion. In fact, one gastroenterologist even “prescribes” two a day … Read more