They’re more than just Slim Jims now. Meet America’s fastest-growing category in snacks.

Candy giant Mars, maker of M&M’s, will acquire Cheez-It parent Kellanova, signaling that these brands are still betting on snacks.

Snacks account for more than a quarter of food and beverage spending. Returning to the office may be boosting sales.

The snack industry is seeing inflation, so you may have to pay a higher price for those cupcakes.

Processed food has been going out of fashion for years, but healthy snacks are driving up sales for old-school food companies like the Campbell Soup Co.

The Italian company — maker of global staple, Nutella — is buying several cookie and snack brands from Kellogg Co., which is trying to focus on other hit brands, like Cheez-It crackers. The deal will give Ferrero more visibility in snack aisles across the U.S. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

He and his wife are comfortable but chipping away at their student debt.

Hint: they want you to buy more snacks.