Snacks

The great innovator in the potato chip arena was a gent named Herman W. Lay, who took the soon-to-be-iconic potato chip across the U.S., while retaining both its crispness and taste, not only when it arrived, but for weeks after. It was under Lay’s tutelage that one of the great advertising slogans was created: “Betcha’…

General Mills has released limited-edition Pillsbury Lisa Frank Unicorn Shape Sugar Cookie Dough, which will be available for the first time at retailers nationwide. Each package of the sugar cookie dough comes with 20 pre-cut cookies that are ready for the oven and safe to eat raw, with the same Pillsbury Shape Sugar Cookie Dough […]

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. has announced the arrival of Goodvocado avocados, its newest way for consumers to purchase various sizes of avocados all in one pack. Featuring avocados that naturally range from small to large, Goodvocado packs allow consumers to customize their use of avocados. The inclusive Goodvocado pack features avocados sized for all […]

General Mills has introduced a new twist on the staple Traditional Chex Mix with more flavor added in each savory bite with Chex Mix: More Flavor. The snack is available permanently at retailers nationwide. The suggested retail price (SRP) for a 3.75-ounce bag is $2.19. An 8.75-ounce bag has a SRP of $3.37. The 15-ounce […]

There are so many ways to upsell jerky. To me, though, the very best way is to tout and praise all that is good about jerky — and there is plenty good to say about it! Experts talk about the fact that jerky is really a quite healthy product. Jerky — beef, turkey and pork,…

7-Eleven is extending its collaboration with entertainer, DJ, talk show host, comedian and designer Kerwin Frost to create an exclusive limited-edition outfit designed to accommodate snackers. Aptly called “Kerwin’s Snack Attack Uniform,” the ensemble features a jacket, pants and t-shirt complete with 18 total pockets custom-designed to hold Frost’s favorite 7-Select snacks and beverages. Officially…

New Pillsbury Soft Baked Sugar with Sprinkles and Drizzled Icing Cookies introduces the taste of an iced Pillsbury sugar cookie in a soft, chewy baked treat that’s ready-to-eat and convenient to take on-the-go. Each box contains 18 cookies, at a suggested retail price of $3.69. Pillsbury’s Soft Baked cookies were first introduced in the spring […]

Known for its crispy, buttery cookies, Tate’s Bake Shop is releasing a two-pack of its treats, available in the brand’s signature Chocolate Chip variety. Launching in 2022, the two-pack Chocolate Chip Cookies can be eaten as an on-the-go snack. The cookies are easy to share with a friend and can also be eaten by oneself. […]

Kellogg’s is launching its new jumbo-sized snack innovation, along with treats from brands such as Pop Tarts, Cheez-It and Rice Krispies Treats. Jumbo Snax are nostalgic brands and fun-to-eat flavors that consumers love, now jumbo-sized for ready-to-go snacking anytime, anywhere. They are now available in c-stores as an Apple Jacks flavor. Kellogg’s www.kelloggs.com

Le Bread Xpress announced this week that Macy’s has installed a custom-branded Bake Xpress robotic micro-bakery at its Westfield Valley Fair location in Santa Clara, Calif., offering shoppers convenient in-store meals and snacks. Bake Xpress micro-bakeries are unique robotic vending solutions that offer a selection of pastries, pizza and artisan sandwiches that are freshly baked…