Calbee

Harvest Snaps Rebrands Selects to Crunchy Puffs

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024

FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calbee's Harvest Snaps, is bringing a new name, look and feel to its puffed navy bean snacks, originally called Selects. Introducing Harvest Snaps Crunchy Puffs, which deliver bold flavor and adventurous crunch in every sweet or savory bite. Three lip-smacking varieties include: sweet and tangy Honey Dijon (the perfect pairing), zesty Loaded Taco (where taco seasoning, cheddar cheese and sour cream come together!), and creamy yet spicy White Cheddar Jalapeno. Baked to an epic crunch (this is a no fry zone!), each is packed with plant protein and fiber in every satisfying serving thanks to farm-picked navy beans being the #1 ingredient.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calbee's Harvest Snaps, is bringing a new name, look and feel to its puffed navy bean snacks, originally called Selects.
  • Introducing Harvest Snaps Crunchy Puffs, which deliver bold flavor and adventurous crunch in every sweet or savory bite.
  • Harvest Snaps Selects simply needed a name that better communicated what the products are all about and a package that would help people to feel that at first glance.
  • Sold in 4.2oz bags, Harvest Snaps Crunchy Puffs are now available for retailers nationwide to carry for an SRP of $4.99.

Global Chilled and Deli Foods Market Assessment 2023-2030: Manufacturers Respond to Customer Demand with Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Choices - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The "Chilled and Deli Foods Global Market Assessment 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Chilled and Deli Foods Global Market Assessment 2023-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global chilled and deli foods market size is expected to reach USD 350.9 billion by 2030.
  • Manufacturers are launching a wide range of chilled and deli foods in the healthy food category with vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options to cater to the rising customer demand.
  • This is increasing the scope of chilled and deli foods in the global market.

Harvest Snaps Launches Selects Baked Navy Bean Snacks

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

FAIRFIELD, Calif., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Snaps is amping up snack time with new Selects Baked Navy Bean Snacks, a lineup of fantastically flavorful, plant-based chips featuring farm-picked navy beans as the first ingredient. Baked to an epic crunch (this is a no-fry zone!) and with a unique shell shape designed to hold maximum dip per chip, the following sweet and savory varieties are taking taste to the next level:

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, Calif., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Snaps is amping up snack time with new Selects Baked Navy Bean Snacks, a lineup of fantastically flavorful, plant-based chips featuring farm-picked navy beans as the first ingredient.
  • Shared Sandra Payer, Head of Marketing at Calbee America, Inc., "We couldn't be more excited to take our veggie-first philosophy into the salty snack aisle with Harvest Snaps' Selects Baked Navy Bean Snacks.
  • Sold in 4.2oz bags, Harvest Snaps' Selects Baked Navy Bean Snacks are now available for retailers nationwide to carry and can be found at Sprouts Farmers Markets across the country for an SRP of $4.99.
  • Their mantra is to "Harvest the Power of Nature," which is demonstrated by their flagship Harvest Snaps brand made from veggies as the #1 ingredient.

Harvest Snaps Launches Music-Driven TikTok Experience

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 25, 2022

FAIRFIELD, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Snaps, the original plant-based snack and flagship brand of Calbee America, Inc., is bringing to life a music-driven, TikTok branded effect designed to attract and engage college students across the U.S. this fall. Created in partnership with Cutwater, their digital creative agency of record, the effect entitled "Snap Sounds" can be accessed directly through TikTok (@harvestsnaps_official) or by scanning the QR code on Harvest Snaps' newly launched Mixed Snack Pack. This bag-in-bag, six-pack offering of veggie snacks includes the brand's best-selling Lightly Salted and Tomato Basil flavors, along with Crunchy Loops Sour Cream and Onion. Each single-serve bag is perfectly portioned and ideally sized for backpacks or handbags.  

Key Points: 
  • Created in partnership with Cutwater , their digital creative agency of record, the effect entitled " Snap Sounds " can be accessed directly through TikTok ( @harvestsnaps_official ) or by scanning the QR code on Harvest Snaps' newly launched Mixed Snack Pack .
  • The beauty of the beats is that they create an ownable sonic identity for Harvest Snaps that wasn't there before.
  • To drive awareness for the campaign and push sell-through of the Mixed Snack Pack at retail, Harvest Snaps is activating targeted ads on social media, influencer partnerships, a nationwide college sampling events program, and limited-time coupons for all Harvest Snaps items.
  • Their mantra is to "Harvest the Power of Nature," which is demonstrated by their flagship Harvest Snaps brand made from veggies as the #1 ingredient.

Calbee America Inc. Announces Chief Executive Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

FAIRFIELD, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calbee America, Inc. behind the better-for-you Harvest Snaps brand and popular Shrimp Chips found in Asian markets, has announced that Ryo Tsutsumi will be the new Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calbee America, Inc. behind the better-for-you Harvest Snaps brand and popular Shrimp Chips found in Asian markets, has announced that Ryo Tsutsumi will be the new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mio Sakata, President, and Ken Murata, Chief Operating Officer, will continue their leadership roles in the division, joined by Atsushi Matsuo as the new Chief Production Officer.
  • Calbee, which is the largest and most respected snack company in Japan, expanded to North America in 1970 with Saya and Shrimp Chips.
  • Tsutsumi brings to his new role as CEO of Calbee America, Inc. over 20 years of experience in U.S.-based packaged consumer goods companies.

Calbee Launches Almond Nut Chips

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 15, 2021

FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Calbee America, Inc. , a pioneer in plant-based snacking behind the popular Harvest Snaps brand, is bringing to market San Joaquin Almond Nut Chips , a grain-free tortilla chip.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Calbee America, Inc. , a pioneer in plant-based snacking behind the popular Harvest Snaps brand, is bringing to market San Joaquin Almond Nut Chips , a grain-free tortilla chip.
  • Straight from the San Joaquin Valley in California where the climate is ideal for growing, the high-quality almonds used in these one-of-a-kind nut chips are sourced from Naraghi Family Farms.
  • "For the growing number of health-conscious consumers seeking an alternative to corn-based tortilla chips, our new San Joaquin Almond Nut Chips deliver," said Sandra Payer, Marketing Director with Calbee America, Inc. "Providing a plant-based and on-trend addition to the tortilla chip category, these appetizing almond nut chips are an ideal lunch companion, guilt-free snack, or dips' new best friend."
  • Sold in 5oz/4.5oz bags, the San Joaquin Almond Nut Chips are currently available for retailers nationwide to carry for an SRP of $4.99.

Potato Chips Industry Report 2020: Increasing Expenditure on Savoury Snacks Worldwide

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 1, 2020

Product variety, a mix of regional snacks flavors, changing consumer lifestyles and growth in distribution channels are major factors contributing to increasing sales of potato chips across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Product variety, a mix of regional snacks flavors, changing consumer lifestyles and growth in distribution channels are major factors contributing to increasing sales of potato chips across the globe.
  • The introduction of healthier alternatives, like the low-fat and low-sodium chips, in the emerging markets also influencing the growth of the potato chips market.
  • The global potato chips market is expected to be highly competitive in future, owing to the increasing demand for snacks products.
  • Some of the key players in the global potato chips market are PepsiCo, Kellogg Company, Herr Foods Inc., and Calbee, Inc.

Global Potato Chips Market Assessment and Outlook 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The global potato chips market is forecast to witness a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period, 2020-2025.

Key Points: 
  • The global potato chips market is forecast to witness a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period, 2020-2025.
  • The introduction of healthier alternatives, like the low-fat and low-sodium chips, in the emerging markets also influencing the growth of the potato chips market.
  • The global potato chips market is expected to be highly competitive in future, owing to the increasing demand for snacks products.
  • Some of the key players in the global potato chips market are PepsiCo, Kellogg Company, Herr Foods Inc., and Calbee, Inc.

EnWave Announces Fourth Quarter and 2019 Annual Consolidated Financial Results 

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Calbee, the largest Japanese snacking company, plans to conduct intense product development in 2019 and to launch several new products through market testing efforts in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Calbee, the largest Japanese snacking company, plans to conduct intense product development in 2019 and to launch several new products through market testing efforts in 2020.
  • EnWave was also selected as a 2019 Venture 50 company in the Clean Technology & Life Sciences category.
  • EnWave has employed prudent cash collection methods to eliminate financial exposure to potential non-payments by TGOD regarding the ordered REV machinery.
  • Please refer to the discussion included in the Companys annual MD&A for the year ended September 30, 2019.

BGL Announces the Sale of Warnock Food Products to Calbee

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 7, 2019

CHICAGO and CLEVELAND, Nov. 7,2019 /PRNewswire/-- BrownGibbonsLang& Company(BGL) ispleasedtoannouncethesale ofWarnock Food Products, Inc.(Warnock)to Japanese snack food makerCalbee, Inc. (Calbee) (TSE: 2229).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO and CLEVELAND, Nov. 7,2019 /PRNewswire/-- BrownGibbonsLang& Company(BGL) ispleasedtoannouncethesale ofWarnock Food Products, Inc.(Warnock)to Japanese snack food makerCalbee, Inc. (Calbee) (TSE: 2229).
  • Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Madera, California, Warnock is a leading contract manufacturer of high-quality branded and private label snack foods.
  • Kraig Rawls, co-owner and CEO of Warnock Food Products, said, "Warnock is very pleased with the outcome of this transaction.
  • Calbee was selected in a competitive sale process run by BGL that included a targeted group of private equity sponsors and global strategic players.