UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2011

SNYDER’S-LANCE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 554-1421

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 3, 2011, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release with respect to its financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2011. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The Company also held a conference call and live webcast on November 3, 2011 to discuss its financial results. A copy of the slides presented during the call and a transcript of the call are being furnished as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 hereto, respectively. The press release, slide presentation and transcript contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company and include cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.

Each of the exhibits attached hereto also present measures not derived in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors as the measures emphasize core on-going operations and are helpful in comparing past and present operating results. The Company uses these measures to evaluate past performance and prospects for future performance. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures by the Company should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The information furnished under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The information furnished as exhibits hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth in specific reference in a filing.

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SIGNATURE   

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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