Some heavy hitters in the snack industry made big announcements over the past week. Cracker Jack rolled out new flavors with digitally enhanced toys, while Snyder's of Hanover pulled the curtain away from an extensive new parade of pretzels and tortilla chips. Have a look below to see what will be hitting retail soon:
1. BUTTER TOFFEE AND KETTLE CORN CRACKER JACK SNACKS
Company: PepsiCo
The Cracker Jack brand is celebrating its 120th birthday, and PepsiCo decided to celebrate by introducing two new flavors to the market for spring. Cracker Jack Kettle Corn and Butter Toffee popcorn will land at retailers across the U.S. along with an updated lineup of prizes with digital features and Cracker Jack mobile apps.
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2. THREE CHEESE RAVIOLI AND MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO STEAM MEALS
Company: Kashi
Kashi added two new meal options to its Steam Meals line this week, with Three Cheese Ravioli and Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto joining existing options in grocery freezers. The fresh arrivals boast whole grain, protein and fiber content underneath their $6.95 price tags.
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3. PINK LEMONADE, ROOT BEER AND HOT BUTTERSCOTCH ICE CREAM TOPPINGS
Company: The J. M. Smucker Company
Smucker's bolstered its ice cream toppings catalog in time for summer Monday, rolling out Pink Lemonade and Root Beer options for its hardening Magic Shell drizzles and Hot Butterscotch and Milk Chocolate for its Microwavable line. Expect to see these sundae components in stores soon.
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4. ROASTED GARLIC & HERB NIBBLERS AND OTHER SNYDER'S SNACKS
Company: Snyder's-Lance
Snyder's of Hanover announced a full arsenal of new snack products last week, with Roasted Garlic & Herb Nibblers, Spicy Cheddar Pretzel Sandwiches, Hot Buffalo Wing & Buttermilk Ranch Flavor Doubles and Dippin' Strips Tortilla Chips among its latest munchables. All of those and more should be available available nationwide.
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5. CAFE LATTE, DOUBLE ESPRESSO AND MOCHA PURE ICED COFFEE
Company: Califia Farms
For the iced coffee crowd that eschews dairy and soy products, but loves a good cold-brewed coffee beverage, Califia Farms has three new flavors of almond-based drinks. The iced coffees come in Café Latte, Mocha, and Double Espresso.
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