Company Category: Puffed Snacks

PURIS

PURIS stands as North America’s premier and largest producer of pea ingredients. Our products are distinguished by our vertically-integrated US operations that ensure unmatched purity and quality. With a commitment to sustainable, plant-based nutrition, we lead the industry with advanced R&D capabilities, offering a full spectrum of solutions from seed to final product. We are your go-to source for USA-made pea protein, upcycled pea starch, and other value-added pea ingredients. Beyond our expertise in specialty plant ingredients, we provide tailored R&D services, market insights, and complete solutions for the food and supplement sectors. #protein #peaprotein #highprotein #starch #peastarch #upcycled | PURIS is the largest pea protein manufacturer in North America, operating as vertically-integrated ingredient supplier since 1985. Our Non-GMO & Organic pea proteins and pea starches fuel markets from sports nutrition to bakery to alternative meats. PURIS is rallying growers, makers, and eaters around a sustainable food future. | PURIS is a vertically integrated, U.S.-based manufacturer of plant-based ingredients designed to perform across today’s most innovative food applications—including snacks, confectionery, and nutrition-forward products. From seed genetics to finished ingredient, our end-to-end system ensures quality, consistency, and traceability every step of the way. We partner with a trusted network of U.S. farmers to grow non-GMO and organic peas, transforming them into functional proteins, flours, starches, and fibers that support clean-label formulations. PURIS ingredients are used in extruded snacks, baked goods, protein beverages, bars, and better-for-you sweets, delivering functionality without compromise. With major allergen-free facilities and certifications including Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, Glyphosate Free, Kosher, Halal, and Upcycled Certified®, PURIS helps brands scale products that meet both performance and sustainability expectations—without sacrificing taste

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POSHI

POSHI, which stands for Power of Simple Healthy Ingredients, is a leading innovative company providing all-natural snacks and ingredients to consumers through retail, food service, and e-commerce. Our products combine taste, quality, and convenience, offering a diverse portfolio of steamed & marinated premium vegetables. Our proven ready-to-eat concept is the result of years of successful traction, experience, and research in the food & beverage industry and has been recognized by reputable organizations. We believe healthy eating should be effortless, convenient, and enjoyable. Positioning Vegetables as the star of the meals, we created all-natural POSHI plant-based products to be enjoyed as a fresh and healthy alternative to traditional snacks and home cooking ingredients for everyday life and kitchen use as toppers or ingredients. | Poshi is a food company redefining how consumers enjoy vegetables through convenient, ready-to-eat formats. Founded with the mission of making vegetables more accessible, flavorful, and snackable, Poshi transforms simple, clean ingredients into portable, shelf-stable products designed for modern lifestyles. The company specializes in marinated vegetable snacks and meal companions crafted with minimal ingredients and no artificial preservatives. Poshi products are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, vegan, and free from the top allergens, offering a clean-label solution for today’s health-conscious consumer. Each item is thoughtfully prepared to deliver bold flavor and satisfying texture while maintaining nutritional integrity. Unlike traditional refrigerated produce or heavily processed snacks, Poshi offers a differentiated shelf-stable vegetable platform that bridges the gap between fresh and convenient. Its innovative packaging enables grab-and-go portability without refrigeration, reducing operational complexity for retailers while delivering strong consumer appeal. This makes Poshi uniquely positioned across multiple retail sets, including snacking, produce-adjacent, deli, travel, and better-for-you convenience. Poshi’s portfolio includes marinated artichokes, olives, petite pickles, and riced vegetable products designed for both snacking and meal enhancement. The brand attracts a broad demographic, including wellness-driven shoppers, low-carb and keto consumers, busy professionals, and families seeking healthier alternatives to traditional snacks. Headquartered in the United States with global sourcing partnerships, Poshi maintains rigorous quality assurance standards, full traceability, and scalable manufacturing capabilities to support national retail programs.

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Popsalot Gourmet Popcorn

Popsalot was founded in Los Angeles with a simple idea: popcorn can be more than a snack, it can be an experience. We elevate the humble kernel with premium, non GMO mushroom popcorn, real ingredients, and flavors that blend nostalgic comfort with global inspiration. Our approach is “Globally Inspired, California Fresh,” using butter, cane sugar, nuts, and authentic spices to create bold, memorable popcorn. Our Chili Lime Kettle Corn delivers a crisp sweet and salty crunch with bright lime and mild chili warmth. Mango Habanero Kettle Corn balances ripe mango sweetness with a delayed habanero heat for a layered, adventurous bite. Brazilian Cashew Caramel Corn pairs our made from scratch caramel with whole roasted cashews for a rich, buttery, ultra premium indulgence. Together, these flavors capture the Popsalot promise: craftsmanship, quality, and approachable innovation.

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Pop Daddy Snacks

Pop Daddy offers over 25 flavors of seasoned pretzels and popcorn, available in over 30,000 U.S retail locations and four countries. | Founded by Mark & Erin Sarafa on a passion for popcorn, experiments in Mark’s basement led to the start of Pop Daddy in 2013 in a shared bakery space in Highland, MI. The team quickly outgrew the bakery and sequential warehouse, and are currently in Howell, MI. with their corporate headquarters and production facility and new 77,000 sq ft warehouse, Pop Daddy introduced pretzels to the lineup in 2018 and now with almost 34 varieties across popcorn, pretzels, kettle chips and new line of Puffs & Curls, we continue to deliver “Bold Snacks made with Big Heart”

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PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary drinks and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Drinks and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. | PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than | PepsiCo, Inc. is a global food and beverage leader with a portfolio of iconic brands enjoyed by consumers more than a billion times a day in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company’s product offerings span convenient foods and beverages, including savory snacks, convenient meals, and a wide range of refreshing drinks. PepsiCo’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Tropicana, and Bubly, among others. Through its diverse brand lineup, PepsiCo serves consumers across a variety of occasions—from everyday meals and snacks to hydration and performance-focused beverages. Guided by its vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages, PepsiCo is focused on delivering sustainable long-term growth by transforming its portfolio, investing in innovation, and operating responsibly. The company emphasizes sustainability, community impact, and responsible sourcing across its value chain to create value for consumers, customers, employees, and shareholders alike. | PepsiCo is home to some of the world’s most iconic snacks, and we’re continuing to evolve that portfolio for the way consumers want to eat snacks today. From Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos to newer additions across our lineup, our brands have long delivered the flavor and fun consumers love. This year, we’re showcasing how that portfolio is evolving with innovations that add protein and fiber and expand choice without compromising on taste. From Smartfood FiberPop and Doritos Protein to limited-time Lay’s flavors and Good Warrior meat sticks, our lineup reflects both the strength of our legacy brands and the momentum of what’s next.

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Outlaw Snax

True to our name, Outlaw Snax is here to challenge the status quo and shake up the snack world. We’re committed to delivering bolder flavors and crazier combinations, giving you high-quality snacks with the crunchy tastes and textures to satisfy your cravings. Each flavor is represented by a specific character that come to life through our Augmented Reality feature on every bag!

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MUNCH KING SNACKS

Since 1978, Munch King Snacks have been enjoyed throughout the United States, South America, the Middle East, and Asia. With a product range including gourmet popcorn, crunchy cheese puffs, plantain chips and more, we offer high quality snacks for every taste bud. Our Munch King Snacks team is always working on expanding our product line and introducing it to new markets both domestically and internationally.

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