Downs-led organization touts Always A Treat campaign by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The new focus of the National Confectioners Association is on four goals – advocacy communication, trends and disruptions, thought leadership and financial strength. According to John Downs, the NCA’s president and CEO, these aspects “matter the most to the confectionery industry.” And […]
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Millions Of Smiles Return To Stores Via Lay’s Potato Chip Bags
Lay’s is converting millions of potato chip bags to feature the real smiles of 30 “ordinary” people doing extraordinary things in their communities. The new Lay’s bags continue the brand’s mission to inspire even more smiles in 2020, with up to $1 million in proceeds benefitting Operation Smile. The Lay’s Smiles packaging and brand’s digital […]
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Distinctive Foods Offers Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats
Wheeling, Illinois-based Distinctive Foods, the producer of Bageldogs, Pretzeldogs and other dough-wrapped proteins, recently debuted Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats to a national audience after entering into a licensing agreement with Pabst Brewing Co. earlier this year. The Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats are made with miniature hardwood smoked traditional bratwurst that are cooked […]
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Pringles Introduces Limited-Edition Rick And Morty-Inspired Flavors
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Pringles is continuing its partnership with Adult Swim’s award-winning series, Rick and Morty, with an expanded collection of limited-edition flavors inspired by the hit show. In addition to the coveted Pickle Rick crisps, the two newest flavors – Honey Mustard Morty and Look at Me! I’m Cheddar & Sour Cream – are rooted in the show’s […]
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Lakeview Farms Offers New Cheesecake Factory At Home Desserts
Delphos, Ohio-based Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer and marketer of refrigerated desserts, dips and specialty products, has introduced a new line of mix-in desserts to The Cheesecake Factory At Home brand of refrigerated desserts. “Following the success of last year’s launch of The Cheesecake Factory At Home Decadent Dessert products, we are excited to offer new premium, ready-to-eat dessert […]
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Hostess Offers New Fall Flavors And Returning Fan Favorites
As fall approaches, Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands has announced its lineup of limited time-only products, with returning fall favorites and new flavors alike. Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies, Hostess Iced Pumpkin CupCakes and Hostess Caramel Crunch Donettes are available now. Hitting store shelves later in the season, for the first time, are two new treats in […]
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Rice Krispies Survey Helps Parents Pinpoint When Kids Need More Love
Based on the findings of a recent national survey about the school year, Rice Krispies Treats has created a limited-edition “Love in Case of” kits, giving parents a new way to show support for their children. The kits include 12 unique moments curated from the survey, as well as 12 Rice Krispies Treats featuring wrappers on which parents can […]
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Tropical Mixed Fruit Joins Del Monte Popping Boba Bubble Fruit Line
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods is expanding its existing line of popping boba snacks with a new flavor, Tropical Mixed Fruit Bubble Fruit. A first-of-its-kind snacking experience, it contains chunks of real fruit with popping boba that deliver an unexpected burst of flavor in every bite. With the addition of the new Tropical Mixed Fruit Bubble […]
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Pandemic Has Us ‘Snacking For Fun’ Instead Of On-The-Go
Variety packs, larger sizes popular as families shelter by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer As people across the country were under shelter-in-place orders, many turned to snacking for comfort. A survey conducted in May by California Walnuts and Kelton Global explored the snacking behaviors of Americans and how they’ve changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. And […]
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4505 Meats Launches Its First Keto-Friendly Snack Mix
San Francisco-based 4505 Meats takes keto-friendly snacking to the next level with the launch of its first-ever snack mix, Cheese-Charrones. The product features a blend of 4505’s Chicharrones, Cracklins and Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps. The keto-friendly snack mix will be launched exclusively in Whole Foods stores nationwide and on Amazon. 4505 Cheese-Charrones Snack Mix features bite-sized pieces of Chicharrones and […]
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Nature Valley Launches Packed As New Sustained Energy Bar
Nature Valley has launched Packed, a sustained energy bar that uniquely features three textures – creamy, crunchy and chewy – making it unlike many other snack bar options. This new addition to the Nature Valley lineup is packed with energy-boosting ingredients like creamy nut butter, crunchy nuts and seeds such as almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin […]
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Entenmann’s Little Bites Snacks Celebrates Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
To help celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, Entenmann’s Little Bites snacks has launched its “Chip, Chip, Hooray Giveaway!” where 10,000 fans will have the chance to receive a free box of new Little Bites Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies. “What better way to celebrate national Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and bring joy […]
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Pillsbury Cookie, Brownie Dough Now Safe To Eat Raw
This summer, Pillsbury is introducing refrigerated cookie and brownie dough that is now “safe to eat raw,” as marked by a seal on packaging, or baked, as always. To celebrate the news, Pillsbury is partnering with Haylie Duff, actress and mom of two, to encourage parents to have fun surprising their kids in a #SayYesChallenge. Now through […]
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Lay’s Celebrates New Flavor Icons Chips With Cash Giveaway, Donation
Plano, Texas-based Lay’s is now introducing Lay’s Flavor Icons, recreating the taste of iconic restaurant dishes in potato chip form. To “return the flavor” and acknowledge the economic impact of COVID-19, Lay’s has enacted a $25,000 Gratitude Fund for each restaurant as a thank you for their inspiration in the kitchen and ongoing support of their local […]
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Now Available In Variety Packs
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells recently launched new variety packs featuring the Roasted & Salted, Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted flavors. Featuring individual .75-oz. bags, the single-serve sizes provide a convenient way to enjoy plant protein in a no-mess snack and are good for controlling portions while at home. This latest addition to the snacking lineup is […]
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Ritz Brand Reimagines Cheese Cracker With New Crispers
East Hanover, New Jersey-based Ritz is introducing a new, thin-and-crispy snack, Ritz Cheese Crispers. They are available in two flavors – Cheddar and Four Cheese & Herb. “We are always looking for ways to bring our loyal and enthusiastic fans innovative products that will ‘wow’ their taste buds and add more fun to snack time, and we think […]
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Michel Et Augustin Building Strong Cookie Distribution Network
French food company Michel et Augustin is continuing to build strong cookie square distribution on the west coast with the recent addition of Raley’s to its retail portfolio. This comes on the heels of securing spots in other California cookie aisles, including Gelsons, Lassens and Bristol Farms. “Raley’s is a great opportunity to share a […]
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1908 Candy Brings Back Revamped Alexander The Grape
After a hiatus, Chicago-based 1908 Candy is bringing back Alexander the Grape, a soft and chewy grape-flavored candy. The company says it has the same taste and quality fans remember from childhood but with a little more edge and intense flavor. In celebration of this revamped brand, Alexander the Grape candy billboards will be available throughout Chicago, […]
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Planters New Pop & Pour Nuts Designed For Convenience
Planters has introduces its new Pop & Pour Nuts, featuring a re-sealable snap-top lid that helps to lock in freshness. The new containers fit in spots such as cupholders and backpacks for convenience and may be opened with one hand. Five varieties of Planters nuts may be found in the new Pop & Pour containers […]
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Flavors Win Best Bite Awards
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells’ new flavors, Honey Roasted and Chili Roasted, were voted winners of Delicious Living magazine’s 2020 Best Bite Awards. The awards recognize natural foods that prioritize flavor and clean ingredients and also consider quality, purity, efficacy and innovation. The Delicious Living “Best Bites” Awards include both Retailer Choice Awards (voted by natural health retailers) and […]