Snack News
Mars Announces $1.4 Billion in US Spending for 2027 — but Only the Pet Hospitals Are Confirmed New Projects
Mars Inc. announced a record $1.4 billion investment for its U.S. operations in 2027. However, only four veterinary hospitals are confirmed new projects, while food and snack expansions cited are examples of past or ongoing investments.
4 min read·November 11, 2026
Global Flavors·5 min read
Churros: Three Competing Origin Stories and One Very Adaptable Pastry
The Pantry·6 min read
Why You Crave Snacks When You're Not Hungry: A Diagnostic Guide to Your Craving Triggers
Beverages·5 min read·Sponsored by Aura Vodka
What Sets Aura Vodka’s Non-Carbonated Canned Cocktails Apart From Hard Seltzers
Food Science·5 min read
How Yeast and Lactobacillus Co-Fermentation Makes Chicken More Tender and Flavorful
The Pantry·5 min read
Three Kinds of Smart: How Innovative Snack Packaging Keeps Your Chips Crisp and Your Trail Mix Handy
Pet Treats·4 min read
How Odor-Control Cat Treats Actually Claim to Work: Yucca, Probiotics, and What the Label Is Really Telling You
Pet Treats·5 min read
Five Ways Lickable Cat Treats Earn Their Keep: A Functional Benefit Buying Guide
Pet Treats·6 min read·Sponsored by PetREGEN
Struggling with Pet Allergies? Discover How PetREGEN Supports a Healthy Immune Response
Food Science·4 min read
How Computers Cracked the Recipe for 3-Methylindole: A Three-Step Recipe for Flavor Discovery
Food Science·4 min read
Why Your Chip Tastes Better When It's Loud: The Science of Texture and Flavor
Opinion & Editorial
The Pantry
Weight loss drugs reshaping snack brands in 2026
Siobhan Walsh · Sep 3
The Pantry
Iconic snack brands face health revolution, future at risk.
Siobhan Walsh · Aug 31
The Pantry
Science Shows Parental Influence on Kids' Picky Eating
Siobhan Walsh · Aug 1
Pet Treats
Plant-Based Pet Food Is Growing Fast in 2026—but the Health Hype Outruns the Evidence
Dr. Lena Hanson · Jun 19
Food Science
Miller Lite Pringles flavors are here, but is it marketing genius or a flop?
Marco Diaz · Jun 18
Snack News
Beyond the Price Tag: How Snack Brands Can Win at the Shelf in 2026
Siobhan Walsh · May 20
Analysis & Trends
Snack News
5 New Holiday Snacks for 2026: From Grinch-Themed Kisses to Latte-in-a-Bowl Cereal
Marco Diaz · Nov 7
Dining Out
Planning Your 2026 Disneyland Holiday Food Season: Which Park, and How to Work the Sip and Savor Pass
Arthur Pendelton · Nov 5
Healthy Bites
How to Read a Protein Bar Label Like a Food Scientist: A Two-Bar Masterclass
Aylin Kaya · Oct 30
Global Flavors
Ube, the Purple Yam Winning Over the US Snack Aisle
Aylin Kaya · Oct 31
Healthy Bites
ZOE vs. Biomel: Which New Gut Health Bar Actually Earns Its Name?
Aylin Kaya · Oct 28
Recipes
Five Easy Halloween Snacks, Ranked by Effort: Which Spooky Treat Fits Your Party?
Marco Diaz · Oct 26
Explainers
Pet Treats
Dogs and Cats Don't Want the Same Bowl: The Science of Pet Food Palatability
Dr. Lena Hanson · Nov 8
Healthy Bites
Functional Snacks, Decoded: What the Term Really Means and How to Judge the Claims on the Label
Aylin Kaya · Nov 8
Beverages
The Taste of Fizz: How Carbonation Chemically Rewrites a Drink's Flavor, Texture and Shelf Life
Dr. Lena Hanson · Nov 7
Food Science
How the Maillard Reaction Turns Green Coffee Into Flavor: A Stage-by-Stage Guide
Dr. Lena Hanson · Nov 7
Global Flavors
How Science Explains Complex Spice Blends: The Framework Behind Ras el Hanout
Aylin Kaya · Nov 6
Food Science
How Fat Chemistry Decides Your Baked Snack's Texture and Shelf Life
Dr. Lena Hanson · Nov 6