44 • May | June 2026 • abasto.com TOP 10 Most Popular Snack Brands BY VIOLETA MONTES DE OCA At the close of 2025, the U.S. edition of the YouGov platform published a brand popularity report focusing on snacks and food. Heinz Ketchup This condiment brand leads both the minds and palates of American consumers. This product first appeared on shelves in 1876. M&M’s The history behind this Mars brand spans over a century. Interestingly, the distinctive “m” on each piece of candy was first introduced in 1950. Kit Kat Nestlé is the company behind this world-renowned chocolate. It originated in 1930 in the United Kingdom and is currently sold in more than 80 countries. Snickers Another famous chocolate bar belonging to Mars, its name was first heard in Chicago in 1930, reportedly in honor of a family horse. Tostitos This brand always strives to be present whenever there is a reason to celebrate. They are the perfect duo for salsa, guacamole, or any dip. Cheerios The original name was “Cheerioats,” and it hit the market in 1941 as one of the first ready-to- eat cereals. Its first flavored version, Honey Nut, debuted in 1979. Hershey’s The milk chocolate bar that started this brand dates back to 1900, when it cost just 10 cents. The famous “Kisses” were introduced later in 1907. Lay’s Potato Chips PepsiCo boasts that its portfolio includes Lay’s, the number one potato chip brand in the world, according to Euromonitor International Limited. Doritos Also a PepsiCo brand, Doritos were first sold in 1966. The original flavor? Unflavored. Various inventions followed later, such as the Taco flavor. Reese’s Hershey’s peanut butter-filled chocolate began in 1920, and it has certainly innovated since then with different shapes, sizes, and filling varieties. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Special Insert Sweets & snacks