Jerky and biltong are often considered the same or very similar — as both are dried meats that make a popular and tasty snack with a long shelf life — but they do have some real differences. To start, jerky comes from North and South America, while biltong originated in Southern African countries, like Zimbabwe,…
Pop Tarts Confetti Cake Bites
Kellogg’s is releasing a new Pop Tarts snack, along with innovations from other Kellogg’s brands, such as Pringles, Rice Krispies Treats and Cheez-It. Pop Tarts Bites Confetti Cake is an on-the-go snack in a Confetti Cake flavor. It is available to c-stores starting December 2021. Kellogg’s www.kelloggs.com
Fresh Del Monte Caps Campaign With Donation to Feeding America
Fresh Del Monte’s Bunch of Good campaign emphasizes Fresh Del Monte’s corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts to make A Brighter World Tomorrow, giving consumers a look inside the brand’s core values and commitment to communities, education, ecosystems, healthcare, wildlife preservation and much more. To coincide with the campaign, Fresh Del Monte initiated the Bunch…
Mac & Cheese Seasonings
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner announced new Kraft Flavor Boosts seasoning mixes. The Kraft FLVRS Club members will get a chance to be the first to try the new Flavor Boosts: pizza, ranch and buffalo before they hit shelves, as well as the chance to receive limited-edition Flavor Boost themed merchandise. Flavor Boosts allow mac […]
Mac & Cheese Rising Crust Pizza
DiGiorno has a new flavor mashup on the horizon: Original Rising Crust Mac & Cheese Pizza. This new pizza has the fresh-baked taste of classic DiGiorno Pizza, topped with creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese, and it is inspired by Stouffer’s. Nationwide rollout is slated for spring 2022, The suggested retail price is $5.99. DiGiorno www.goodnes.com
Hershey Expands Snack Offering With Purchase of Dot’s Pretzels
The Hershey Co. announced it will acquire Dot’s Pretzels LLC, the owner of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels as well as its partner manufacturer and distributor, Pretzels Inc. Dot’s Pretzels are a perfect complement to Hershey’s growing salty snacking portfolio and would create an opportunity to reach new consumers in new occasions, advancing Hershey’s snacking powerhouse vision.…
Light and Crunchy Chicharrones
4505’s chicharrones have a light, airy and melt-in-your-mouth texture and will satisfy customers’ cravings for something delicious and crunchy without slowing them down. Featuring zero carbs and seven-plus grams of protein per serving, they are also keto certified, paleo certified and naturally gluten-free — and made with humanely raised, all-natural pork with no added hormones […]
How Can C-Stores Sell More Potato Chips?
The good news for convenience store operators is that Americans are only going to consume more and more potato chips over the next few years. The bad news is that retailers may not know which chips Americans’ will be reaching for the most. Research by Statista GmbH, however, sheds light on the continuing growth of…
Gourmet Bistro Crisps
Crunchmaster announced its Bistro Crisps, gourmet snacks containing only 120 calories in 63 popped crisps. The bite-size Bistro Crisps come in three flavors: Vegan Cheddar, Nacho and Margherita Pizza. Crunchmaster Bistro Crisps are grain-free, paleo, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and Kosher. In addition, Bistro Crisps contain no artificial flavors, zero grams of trans fat and zero […]
Lärabar Holiday Packaging Collaboration
Lärabar has teamed up with stationery company Paper Culture to create original pieces of artwork that will appear on select Lärabar packaging for a limited time. The new holiday packaging will be available in four designs on Lärabar’s flavors, including Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Mint Chip Brownie and Peanut Butter Cookie. […]