Siobhan Walsh
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Siobhan Walsh is an editorial byline for Snacks and Cravings, with a focus on Snack News, The Pantry, Industry Analysis. Biographical credentials and external profiles are published only after verification.
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Oyster Mushroom Mycelium Fermentation Elevates Okara's Protein for Plant-Based Snacks
Oyster mushroom mycelium fermentation significantly enhances okara's protein content and improves its taste, transforming this soy byproduct into a valuable ingredient for plant-based snacks. This process addresses food waste and promotes sustainable food production.
Oct 2, 2026 · 4 min read
From Pollution to Plate: Scientists Turn PET Plastic into Edible Cookies
Scientists have successfully transformed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and agricultural waste into nutritious edible cookies, dubbed 'µBites', using genetically reprogrammed yeasts, accordi
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min read
What is the evolution of snack packaging and consumer psychology?
Burts' new crisp packaging, made from 55% recycled plastic, is expected to save around 8,000 tonnes of virgin plastic, highlighting a dramatic shift in the industry, according to Packaging...
Sep 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Weight loss drugs reshaping snack brands in 2026
Households with users of GLP-1 agonists have already reduced their grocery spending by 5.
Sep 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Iconic snack brands face health revolution, future at risk.
PepsiCo's $1.7 billion acquisition of PopCorners signals a strategic shift, yet most industry marketing still props up traditional, less healthy snacks. This investment, aimed at the health sector, ir
Aug 31, 2026 · 3 min read
US Snack Giants See Fastest Growth Overseas Amid Shifting Consumer Tastes
For America's biggest snack companies, the growth engine has decisively moved overseas, with international revenues now consistently outpacing their slowing domestic sales.
Aug 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Weight loss drugs and gummies change how Americans choose snacks
Impulse candy purchases plummeted 10% at a major convenience store chain in neighborhoods with high GLP-1 prescription rates.
Aug 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Science Shows Parental Influence on Kids' Picky Eating
The average child in a recent study scored 37.
Aug 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Functional Foods and Health Trends Will Redefine Snacks in 2026
U.S. food and beverage sales volume is projected to be flat or slightly negative in 2026, with forecasts ranging from -1% to 1% growth according to IFT . Yet, the healthy snacks category is set for ra
Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Thrift stores uncover valuable 1960s Pyrex dish designs
Some vintage Pyrex pieces, once common in every kitchen, are now listed for upwards of $100,000 online, transforming forgotten dishes into potential fortunes, according to Allrecipes .
Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read
CookUnity chef-created meal delivery service review highlights premium options
One CookUnity customer spends over $200 weekly on meals, calling the service a 'lifesaver' for maintaining a high-end diet without cooking.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Jennifer Mann Steps Down as Coca-Cola NA President, Stays as Adviser
Jennifer Mann, Coca-Cola North America President, is stepping down from her operational role on August 1st.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Casey's adds 400 stores, boosting wings sales
Casey's plans to add at least 400 new stores over the next three years, expanding its footprint by over 130 locations annually, according to Bisnow .
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Alcohol brands must emphasize value to grow sales, report says
Three-quarters of alcohol executives surveyed now believe that consumer demand for value isn't a fleeting trend, but a permanent fixture in the market.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Use QR Codes for Ingredient Transparency
Soon, scanning a Coca-Cola or PepsiCo can will lead directly to ingredient safety assessments from the US FDA, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and Health Canada.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Heineken Appoints Rafael Oliveira as New CEO from JDE Peet's
Rafael Oliveira, who led coffee and tea giant JDE Peet's to EUR 8.
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Nestlé rolls out massive automation at new distribution hub
Nestlé USA just poured $330 million into a single 700,000-square-foot distribution center in Arvin, California.
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Mars cuts virgin plastic 5.9% using 2019 benchmark
While Mars cut virgin plastic use by 5.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
FDA Highlights Beef Tallow as Healthy Fat Amid Sales Boom
Sales of food products featuring beef tallow as an ingredient surged to $1.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Electric pressure cookers: 3-year average, care extends lifespan
An Instant Pot, a brand synonymous with reliability, may only last about three years of frequent use before needing replacement or repair, according to Tasting Table .
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read