Sweets & Snacks Expo: Most Innovative New Products Awards
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the largest confectionery and snack event in North America, bringing together thousands of global snack industry professionals.
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the largest confectionery and snack event in North America, bringing together thousands of global snack industry professionals.
Jerry Seinfeld is making a movie about his favorite snack, Pop-Tarts, for Netflix. The movie will be called Unfrosted.
Cheez-It has been around for 100 years. To celebrate the event celebrity Chef Stephanie the coolest cake for the event. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the Cheez-It Cheez-Itennial Cake by Chef Stephanie Izard. Order quickly—these cakes will go fast!
“As a snack brand that was created to celebrate the possibilities of a child’s imagination, IMAG!NE’s mission is to give kids the fuel they need to dream big,” said Sarah Guzman, senior marketing director, IMAG!NE. “By partnering with No Kid Hungry, we’re extending that commitment by helping children in America get the food they need to grow up healthy and strong.”
The RXBAR story is a very simple one. The ingredients are on the front of the packaging in bold large lettering for all to see. Experts said this was suicide for the company. RXBAR took no b.s. and did not listen. This became the charm of the company. Simplicity without a hidden agenda. All plain for all to see. Let the ingredients do the talking.
Got a chocolate craving? Try Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate bars from Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Their chocolate is 100% slave-free. I love their packaging.
Healthier comes at a cost. Doesn’t your body deserve it? Squeaky Pops Chickpea Chips are made from a mix of chickpeas and rice laced in scrumptious cheddar cheese. Your kids will not know that it is healthy for them. Squeaky pops are not health advocates but they want you to eat better with their unique line of snacks. They are packed with real ingredients, nothing artificial and under 100 calories.
Snack Pack introduces Unicorn Magic flavored pudding and yes you will find unicorn tattoos inside. They are made with Star Dust, fairy dust and princess kisses. That’s just a fancy way of saying made from food coloring.
Coming to a store near you. Kellogg’s Orange Cream and Strawberry Milkshake Rice Krispies Treats. I am a purist, I love the original treats without any other enhancement flavoring or toppings. To each their own.
I love Kawaii, hamburgers, and cookies. The perfect marriage! You can find “Everyburger” chocolate cookies at your favorite Asain store.
Look out world, here comes FunkO’s! The makers of Pop figurines are bringing fun back into cereal.
A wallaroo is a cross between a wallaby and a kangaroo. Fun foods for kids that want a healthy choice. Wallaroos are yummy by nature.
Seems we cannot get our fill of Oreo cookies. Introducing, Piña Colada Oreo Thins! Want more? They also have Cherry Cola and Kettle Corn Oreo Thins. The three flavors were part of #MyOreoCreation vote for your favorite artificially flavored Orea cookie program. The top three winners are now available in stores for a limited time.
Dunkin’ Donuts is rolling out what they call “Donut Fries.” They are doing a test run in some of its restaurants in the Boston market. The cinnamon-sugar covered donut fries retail 5 for $1.99. To be fair, where I come from they are called churros. Nice try guys. Somewhere Homer is drooling for donut fries.
Who says size matters. Nestle Drumstick Lil’ Drums are a perfect treat for this summer. Heck, they are good all year round. Good for small kids and little indulges when required for late night snacking. They are so good that you might finish the whole box.
Let me the first to tell you that unicorns do not exist. Especially those with a rainbow mane. However, Unicorn Magic ice-cream does exist at Target stores. I am suspending my disbelief. I know it’s just ice cream but it has a unicorn on the package. It must be real. Right?
There is nothing like watching a baseball game with a popcorn ball in your hand. Kathy Kaye Foods makes popcorn balls just the way grandma used to make for her grandchildren. These amazing treats are made with love. They are introducing a new line of treats called Caramel Cobs. Kathy Kaye products can be enjoyed by everybody for every occasion. The make seasonal products, be sure to munch on Easter Caramel Cobs. I rather eat a soft caramel popcorn that melts in your mouth with delightful satisfaction than nibble on a chocolate bunny ear. Kids will love the Kathy Kaye Foods line of products, so will the kids at heart.