Nachos

Utz Brands Showcases Better-For-You Portfolio at Natural Products Expo West

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snack foods with more than 100 years of producing salty, craveable snacks, is featuring two of its beloved better-for-you brands, Boulder Canyon® and TORTIYAHS!®, at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West , March 14-16.

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  • Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snack foods with more than 100 years of producing salty, craveable snacks, is featuring two of its beloved better-for-you brands, Boulder Canyon® and TORTIYAHS!®, at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West , March 14-16.
  • 1 potato chip in the Natural Channel,1 will debut Canyon Poppers®, the brand’s first portfolio expansion beyond chips.
  • Source: Utz Brands, Inc.
    Keeping true to the simple, high-quality ingredients Boulder Canyon fans love, Canyon Poppers offers consumers a light, crispy, puffed snack choice.
  • Learn more about Utz Brands’ entire family of products at utzsnacks.com .

Olympus Corporation of the Americas' Julien Sauvagnargues Steps into CEO Role

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus, a leading global MedTech company providing innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced today the appointment of Julien Sauvagnargues to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Olympus Corporation of the Americas (OCA), reporting to Olympus Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Gabriela Kaynor, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • This new step in Mr. Sauvagnargues' career at Olympus, which began in 2006, builds upon his tenure as OCA President since 2020.
  • Mr. Glavin came to Olympus in 2016 in a consultant role and became the OCA Chief Compliance Officer that same year.
  • These leadership changes are in part due to the departure from Olympus of Nacho Abia, former OCA CEO and global CSO.
  • "We cannot be grateful enough for Nacho's 23-year tenure with this company," said Stefan Kaufmann, CEO, Olympus Corporation.

Legendary Foods Unveils New Flavors of High-Protein Chips at Expo West 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary Foods, a Santa Monica-based high protein snack company, returns to Natural Products Expo West with their latest innovation, Popped Protein Chips.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary Foods, a Santa Monica-based high protein snack company, returns to Natural Products Expo West with their latest innovation, Popped Protein Chips.
  • Designed for health-conscious consumers and fitness enthusiasts alike, these chips offer a delicious savory snack with 20g protein, 4g net carbs, and 150 calories per serving (1 bag).
  • "For too long, this category has settled for funky aftertastes and bland textures," says Oliver Mindur, CEO of Legendary Foods.
  • Attendees of Natural Products Expo West are invited to experience Legendary's Popped Protein Chips in Hall B, Booth 1585 from March 14th-March 16th.

Our Home Debuts New Products and New Brands from Its Portfolio of Better-For-You Snacks at Expo West 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a house party at Our Home, and you're invited! Our Home, a leading independent better-for-you snack family that provides delicious, wholesome snacks at a great value, welcomes all to booth #5489 at Natural Products Expo West to taste its newest snacks. Attendees will enter the Our Home booth and feel at home with well-known snack brands they have come to love.

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  • Our Home, a leading independent better-for-you snack family that provides delicious, wholesome snacks at a great value, welcomes all to booth #5489 at Natural Products Expo West to taste its newest snacks.
  • Attendees will enter the Our Home booth and feel at home with well-known snack brands they have come to love.
  • Our Home's portfolio of brands offers the perfect snack for every occasion – a late-night study session, a girls' night in, a family picnic, and more.
  • With 50% less fat than its fried chip rival, these Popchips body slam your tastebuds with big, nacho energy!

Philly Pretzel Factory Expands into St. Louis with Conversion of 11 Pretzel Pretzel Locations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Philly Pretzel Factory is about to become a household name in the St. Louis market. The nation's largest Philly-style pretzel brand announced that 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations throughout the region will be converting to Philly Pretzel Factory within the next month.

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  • The nation's largest Philly-style pretzel brand announced that 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations throughout the region will be converting to Philly Pretzel Factory within the next month.
  • Having always seen St. Louis as an ideal market for expansion due to its population of pretzel-loving residents, Philly Pretzel Factory CEO and co-founder Dan DiZio met with Pretzel Pretzel franchisees, sharing his humble founding story, mission, and explaining the strengths of the Philly Pretzel Factory franchise support system.
  • The message resonated – as all 11 Pretzel Pretzel franchisees opted to convert their stores to Philly Pretzel Factory.
  • DiZio noted that within the next month, each Pretzel Pretzel location will receive upgraded kitchen equipment and convert to fully functioning Philly Pretzel Factory locations.

Garden Veggie™ Snacks Launches Kid-Loved and Parent-Approved Flavor Burst™ Tortilla Chips

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Monday, January 29, 2024

HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garden Veggie™ Snacks, the trailblazer in better-for-you snacking, is proud to introduce its latest innovation, Flavor Burst™ Nacho Cheese and Zesty Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips. The exciting new snack rivals others in the tortilla chip aisle by bringing irresistible flavor and unmistakable crunch to each bite while staying true to the brand's commitment of providing better-for-you snack options the whole family can enjoy.

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  • HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garden Veggie™ Snacks, the trailblazer in better-for-you snacking, is proud to introduce its latest innovation, Flavor Burst™ Nacho Cheese and Zesty Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips.
  • Snacking should be enjoyable and Garden Veggie believes that better-for-you options can be both fun and taste great.
  • "The snacks aisle is crowded with tortilla chips that are viewed as a guilty pleasure," said Ed Kaiser, Senior Director of Marketing.
  • "The brand's business objective is to establish these tortilla chips as a long-term growth platform, becoming the go-to choice for families."

K1 Speed to Open Traverse City Indoor Go-Kart Racing Center in 2024

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- K1 Speed, the world's largest indoor go-kart racing operator, is delighted to announce today its forthcoming location in Traverse City, Michigan - marking the brand's second location in the Great Lakes State!

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  • New K1 Speed indoor go-kart racing center coming to Traverse City this summer.
  • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- K1 Speed, the world's largest indoor go-kart racing operator, is delighted to announce today its forthcoming location in Traverse City, Michigan - marking the brand's second location in the Great Lakes State!
  • K1 Speed Traverse City, a franchised location, is anticipated to open late summer 2024 in Garfield Township at the Cherryland Center's former Sears building.
  • For more information about K1 Speed Traverse City and to sign up for upcoming updates, please visit: www.k1speed.com/traverse-city-location.html
    Founded in 2003, K1 Speed is the world's largest indoor electric kart racing operator, with 86 locations in seven different countries and 29 states.

THE ICONIC RETURN: TACO BELL® INTRODUCES INAUGURAL NACHO FRIES LOVER'S PASS ALONGSIDE NEW GRILLED CHEESE NACHO FRIES

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Craving more Taco Bell Nacho Fries? We got you covered. Today, Taco Bell dropped the Nacho Fries Lover's Pass – the sequel to the fan-favorite Taco Lover's Pass – allowing Rewards Members to get Nacho Fries, more often, for more value. And for those looking for even more ways to savor the cheesy goodness of Nacho Fries, Taco Bell is also announcing its latest Nacho Fries innovation: Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries.

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  • Today, Taco Bell dropped the Nacho Fries Lover's Pass – the sequel to the fan-favorite Taco Lover's Pass – allowing Rewards Members to get Nacho Fries, more often, for more value.
  • And for those looking for even more ways to savor the cheesy goodness of Nacho Fries, Taco Bell is also announcing its latest Nacho Fries innovation: Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries.
  • The much-anticipated return of the beloved Lover's pass arrives with the brand-new Nacho Fries Lover's Pass, crafted especially for the devoted fries fans.
  • Rewards Members can purchase the Nacho Fries pass exclusively through the Taco Bell app for $10 today through December 4th*.

Rise Against Hunger's Third Annual 'Chef Showdown' Competition Celebrates World Food Day 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rise Against Hunger, the international hunger nonprofit organization, is hosting its third annual It Starts With a Meal™ Chef Showdown on social media from October 10-13, 2023. Four chefs from across the United States and around the world are participating in the culinary battle royale.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rise Against Hunger, the international hunger nonprofit organization, is hosting its third annual It Starts With a Meal™ Chef Showdown on social media from October 10-13, 2023.
  • The Chef Showdown combines a love of international cuisine with an impactful purpose as the virtual cooking competition commemorates World Food Day, the annual holiday established by the United Nations.
  • The four talented chefs have created dishes inspired by the countries and regions where Rise Against Hunger works to alleviate hunger.
  • The chef who receives the highest engagement as of October 16, World Food Day, will win the coveted Golden Whisk Award.

LUCKY BASEBALL FANS COULD WIN BIG DURING RETURN OF TACO BELL'S STEAL A BASE STEAL A TACO CELEBRATION

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Bell and MLB® are up to bat for the return of 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' with some of the hottest rewards for fans to date. Viewers are encouraged to keep their eyes on the players as Taco Bell will once again honor the first player to steal a base in the Fall Classic starting October 27 and crown them as this year's Taco Hero, scoring free tacos for Taco Bell Rewards Members nationwide*. This year, the biggest steal of the season comes with the opportunity to win Taco Bell for Life (awarded as a $15,000 digital gift card) in a promotion sponsored by Topps**.

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  • "That's exactly why we wanted to knock this year's 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promotion out of the park."
  • To become a Taco Bell Rewards Member, download the Taco Bell app and sign up for an account.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 16+ with a registered Taco Bell Rewards account on the Taco Bell mobile app.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18+ with a registered Taco Bell Rewards account on the Taco Bell mobile app.