Pop-Tarts has unveiled its all-new lineup of Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers. As the first crunchy offering from the brand, Crunchy Poppers are a pop-in-your-mouth twist on Pop-Tarts with a crunchy exterior, a filling, and a layer of frosting and sprinkles with every bite. Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers are available in two varieties: Frosted Strawberry Crunch and Frosted Brownie […]
Limited-Edition Mini Muffins
Little Bites Snacks has launched its all-new, limited-edition flavor: Little Bites Girl Scout Toast-Yay! Muffins. Available now through July, these muffins are full of French toast flavor and are made with real ingredients like cinnamon and maple syrup, and no high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat, making them the perfect snack for families this spring. Packed four to a pouch, […]
Spring Mini Cupcakes
Café Valley is celebrating the start of spring with its seasonal mini cupcakes. These spring treats are available in vanilla or chocolate and topped with purple and gold or rose pink and gold icing with sprinkles. Spring mini cupcakes are available now at retailers nationwide in 12-count containers. Café Valley Bakery www.cafevalley.com
Protein-Packed Granola Clusters
KIND Snacks has expanded its granola line with the addition of Healthy Grains Banana Peanut Butter Clusters with Dark Chocolate Chunks. Made with 100% whole-grain oats, this innovation brings an irresistible flavor fusion of dried bananas, creamy peanut butter and decadent dark chocolate. The granola clusters also have 10 grams of protein, are gluten-free, and are […]
LTO Potato Chip Flavors
Lay’s has unveiled its newest Lay’s Flavor That Hits Home. Inspired by different regions across America known for their signature plates and flavors, the new lineup brings back four fan-favorite offerings: Lay’s Crispy Taco, Lay’s BLT Sandwich, Lay’s Fried Pickles with Ranch and Lay’s Kettle Cooked Lime & Cracked Pepper flavored chips. The four Lay’s […]
Thin Mint-Flavored Snack
General Mills has introduced its new Girl Scout Thin Mint Muddy Buddies. Inspired by the No. 1 Girl Scout Cookie, the snack includes crispy corn Chex pieces coated in a chocolatey Thin Mint-inspired glaze with a delightful powdery smooth finish. Girl Scout Thin Mint Muddy Buddies are available now at convenience stores for a suggested […]
Spicy and Tangy Tortilla Chips
Late July has introduced its new Hawaiian Habanero tortilla chips. These chips deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy pineapple flavor that is paired with a kick of spicy habanero pepper for the ultimate tropical heat experience. Like the rest of the brand’s portfolio, Hawaiian Habanero tortilla chips are made with high-quality, gluten-free, non-GMO […]
New Toasted Chip Flavors
RITZ is heating up its RITZ Toasted Chips lineup during March Madness with two new flavors — Sweet Habanero and Honey BBQ. With the classic RITZ cracker taste fans love but with an oven-baked crunch, RITZ Toasted Chips are the perfect snack for sports fans and snack enthusiasts alike. RITZ Toasted Chips are flavorful, snackable […]
Product and Package Innovation Fuel Sweet Snacks
The counterpart to salty snacks — sweet snacks and bars — is an essential c-store category driven in part by impulse purchases and innovation. Dollar and unit sales of snack bars, granola bars and clusters have increased (13.3% for dollar sales and 0.6% for unit sales). Within the segment, nutritional/intrinsic health value bars have grown…
Seeds and Nuts Succeed With Heat
Heat is trending with seeds and nuts, and c-stores that showcase this flavor profile are likely to give the category a boon this year. Cameron Baer, center store category manager for The Rutter’s Cos., and Mike Jones, category manager for S&S Petroleum, have both recognized the popularity of this flavor in their stores. “It’s all…