Siobhan Walsh

Senior Editor

Siobhan Walsh is a Senior Editor at Snacks and Cravings, where she leads coverage on the snack industry's business side. Before joining the team, she spent a decade as a lead reporter for 'Food Industry Weekly,' breaking stories on major acquisitions and CPG strategy. Siobhan's expertise lies in deciphering quarterly earnings reports and interviewing CEOs to understand the forces shaping the pantry aisle. Her investigative piece on the rise of private-label snacks won a Gristle Award for Business Journalism in 2021. She brings a no-nonsense, data-driven perspective to the world of chips, crackers, and candy.

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Latest Articles

A hand reaching for a colorful, valuable 1960s Pyrex bowl on a shelf in a sunlit thrift store.

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

A gourmet chef-prepared meal from CookUnity served on an elegant plate in a modern kitchen, highlighting premium ingredients and presentation.

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, Coca-Cola North America President, transitions to an advisory role, ensuring continuity in leadership.

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 convenience store exterior at dusk, showcasing a prominent display of chicken wings and a busy fueling station, symbolizing expansion and food offerings.

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 industry executives and consumers looking concerned about value and pricing in a bar setting.

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

A smartphone scanning a QR code on a PepsiCo or Coca-Cola can, revealing ingredient safety information.

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

Rafael Oliveira, the new CEO of Heineken, overlooking a modern brewery, representing a new era of leadership and growth.

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

Interior view of Nestlé's new Arvin, California distribution hub, showcasing advanced robotics and automated systems handling products.

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 chocolate bar wrapper being transformed into new packaging material, symbolizing plastic reduction and recycled content use in the confectionery industry.

Mars cuts virgin plastic 5.9% using 2019 benchmark

While Mars cut virgin plastic use by 5.

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Artisanal snacks and beef tallow on a kitchen counter, bathed in warm, natural light, highlighting healthy fat ingredients.

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

A modern electric pressure cooker shown in a well-lit kitchen, emphasizing its design and potential for long-term use with proper care.

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

CPG Companies Face Declining Trust Amidst Ad Reach Strategies

Despite a 12% average decline in consumer trust over three years, top 50 CPG companies boosted global ad spending by 8% last quarter, totaling an estimated $2.

Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read

A steaming bowl of Campbell's Chunky Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup, showcasing its hearty ingredients and collaboration.

Campbell's Launches Buffalo Wild Wings Collaboration Soup

Just months after launching a Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Cheese soup, Campbell's Chunky introduces a new Parmesan Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup in collaboration with Buffalo Wild Wings in June 2026, accordin

Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read

A graph depicting a steep decline in profits for Campbell's snack division, symbolizing financial challenges.

Campbell's snack division sees 32% profit decline, explores future

Campbell's snack unit saw profitability plummet 32% in the third quarter, signaling deep trouble for a core part of the food giant's portfolio.

Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Wes Morris, newly appointed COO of Tyson Foods, stands with a backdrop of the company's operations, symbolizing his leadership transition.

Tyson Foods promotes Wes Morris to COO effective June 15, 2026

The appointment of Wes Morris as Tyson Foods' new Chief Operating Officer, effective June 15, 2026, coincides with the company's beef business reporting a $240 million loss in Q2 2026, according to Po

Jun 11, 2026 · 2 min read

A close-up, overhead view of a perfectly cooked, ultra-tender chuck roast resting on a rustic cutting board, showcasing its succulent texture.

Ultra-tender chuck roast: Debunking ideal oven temperatures

For a truly ultra-tender chuck roast, some culinary experts swear by an oven temperature of 325°F, while others insist 275°F is the magic number for melt-in-your-mouth results.

Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read

A beautifully roasted head of cabbage with a small bottle of white vinegar, illustrating a method to reduce cooking odor.

Reduce Cabbage Odor with Roasting and Vinegar

Adding just one teaspoon of white vinegar to cooking cabbage can neutralize 60-70% of its notorious odor, offering a simple solution to a long-standing kitchen problem, according to disabled-world .

Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read

A decadent Dairy Queen Cosmic Brownie Blizzard, featuring chocolate swirls, brownie pieces, and rainbow sprinkles, presented in a clear cup with dramatic lighting.

Cosmic Brownie Blizzard: Dairy Queen Secret Menu

You can now order a Dairy Queen Blizzard that tastes exactly like a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie.

Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read

A bottle of AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey, a new release from Sazerac, is displayed prominently on a bar, priced at $39.

Sazerac Launches AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey for $39

After nearly a decade of quiet development since acquiring a distillery in the state, spirits giant Sazerac has finally unveiled its first Tennessee whiskey, AJ Bond, priced at $39.

Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Modern food manufacturing plant with forklifts and trucks, symbolizing J&J Snack Foods' consolidation and distribution strategy.

J&J Snack Foods consolidates plants, eyes Q2 2026 distribution shifts

J&J Snack Foods, known for its iconic ICEE and Slushie Puppie machines, is closing three manufacturing plants across Georgia, North Carolina, and California by Q2 2026, while simultaneously investing

Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read