Wendy’s Strawberry Frosty can only be found at Walmart. Wendy’s opened a burger stand in an Ohio Walmart. There are big opportunities for Wendy’s to reach consumers where they live, work, and play, and that includes non-traditional venues where we have captive market audiences like airports, universities, and retail environments, like Walmart.
Krispy Kreme is kicking off summer with its new “Pick of the Patch” collection – four all-new berry-inspired, “berry” delicious doughnuts, including the debut of the Mixed Berry Glazed Doughnut.
Blue Diamond adds Elote Mexican-Style Street Corn and Korean BBQ flavors to its existing portfolio of flavors, including favorites like Honey Roasted Almonds, Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds and Spicy Dill Pickle Almonds. Both flavors are now available at select Walmart locations and will be rolling out to grocery stores nationwide in the coming months
White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain and the retail leader in frozen Sliders, and Bellisio Foods, one of the nation’s largest, most trusted frozen food companies, have announced a partnership to bring White Castle’s popular Chicken Rings to retail outlets across the U.S.
You found it. The holy grail of non-carbonated Latin American-inspired juice drinks. Minute Maid Aguas Frescas flavored juice beverages. If your eyes could taste words this would be a whole lot easier, so we’ll just have to do our best to describe the tantalizingly tropical taste that will make your tongue tango with mango flavor.
I recently listened to Marc Maron’s WTF podcast which introduced me to the world of fellow comedian Jesus Trejo. I really enjoyed the honesty of Jesus Trejo’s tribulations in his quest to be a comedian and sharing some goat tacos with Marc Maron. This is one funny episode.
H‑E‑B has two new potato chips for their new line of carnival flavors. These Limited Edition Carnival flavors are an ode to a beautiful day at the fairgrounds—and BONUS PRIZE: no lines! The Fried Corn Dog and Mustard Thin Potato Chip hit on everyone’s favorite carnival craving. With every bite, you get the savory fried goodness you expect with a hint of mustard that continues to build as you enjoy chip after chip. These Limited Edition Carnival flavors are an ode to a beautiful day at the fairgrounds. Mixed Berry Lemonade, anyone??
Just in time for summertime temperatures, the new Lava Swirl frozen yogurt and smoothie bring instant refreshment and flavors reminiscent of a beachside vacation. Combining the flavors of fresh strawberries, juicy pineapple and tropical coconut, the new Lava Swirl evokes feelings of sipping on a smooth, cool strawberry piña colada. Featured toppings for this eye-catching frozen yogurt swirl include pineapple, coconut shavings, strawberry puree and whipped cream.
Show that pizza you mean business with our new Pizza Boss 3000. It’ll blast thru pepperoni, extra cheese, and even those pesky anchovies. It’s built from tough engineering-grade plastics and the laser-etched stainless blade has a removable shield for easy clean-up.
Mondelez is launching the mashup that is quite literally one part RITZ and one part OREO with layers of peanut butter flavored creme and Oreo creme in the middle. But this isn’t an ordinary launch. The RITZ X OREO collaboration is a very limited edition that will be available at the aforementioned time at OREO.com/RITZ where fans who act fast can get one free pack of the treat.
It seems Fear Factory is descending on the Calgary Stampede this year. The organizers are really pushing the limits on extreme food. The menu darlings, this year are Kraft Dinner Soft Serve, Meal Worm Hot Dog, Cajun Fried Cheese Curd Poutine, Unagi Sushi Taco, Duck Pond Lemonade, and the Crazy Tongue Pizza.
HEINZ and Pulpex jointly want to save the planet by replacing plastic bottles of ketchup with paper bottles. This is great news for those with environmental concerns about the impact of plastic on the planet. Less plastic means a better future for all. Let’s hope the paper-based bottle will become the norm.
Golden Dough Foods, the first company to introduce individually wrapped, full-sized yeast-raised donuts with extended shelf life at a mass scale, will unveil its innovative Golden Dough & Co. and La Panadería Dulce. Developed with proprietary recipes, the light and airy donuts deliver a fresh-from-the-bakery experience for convenient on-the-go snacking.
Is the delectable, flavored milk at the end your favorite part of eating a bowl of cereal? If so, Swiss Miss, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., has the beverage for you. The beloved hot cocoa maker is collaborating with General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch to introduce a new Swiss Miss Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamilk hot drink mix. In this new product, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust and marshmallows combine with a creamy Swiss Miss base for a delicious beverage experience perfect for any occasion.
For 50 years plus after the iconic Tootsie Roll animated commercial posed the question, “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” According to Tootsie Roll Industries, many academics tried to answer that very same question. Tootsie Roll Industries claims that they get more than 20,000 letters from children around the world who believe they cracked the mystery. The reported results range from a low of 100 to a high of 5,800 licks.
Necco: An Epic Candy Tale by Darlene Lacey explores the history of candy, the family of brands saved by Necco, and the people who made it happen. I am a fan of Darlene’s online museum at CandyWrapperMuseum.com which curates some of the world’s best candy wrappers such as Necco and others. The wrappers bring such joy.
Celeb brand promotion with your favourite eating establishment is gaining popularity with their core audience. It is not just name lending. Celebrities like Justin Bieber with the help of Tim Horton’s marketing department are creating unique food options. Timbiebs were such a great success that they are coming back with a new offering called Biebs Brew. Fans and the curious will gravitate to the line of Biebs this June 6th. Biebs Brew is sure to repeat the success of Timbiebs.
Colonel Sanders did at one time wear black suits. He was very messy in the kitchen with flour, so he changed his suit for a white one. Presto! No more mess. The colonel owned many white suits. He rarely appeared in public without wearing one of his white suits, and over the years a small number of them have appeared at auction. One of his suits sold at an auction for a whopping $80,000.
Burger King Germany’s brand new menu might be a bit too late for April Fools’ Day. These burger combos would make any pregnant woman happy. Not so much for the rest of the population. Let me assure you, these burgers are real. The nine lovingly crafted burger abominations have captured the imagination of the rest of the world. Seems you can now eat your cake and burger too! The Cake and Beef Whopper looks tempting.