Coors Seltzer is tapping into drinkers’ thirst for nostalgia with its newest limited-edition flavor, Orange Cream Pop. With a smooth vanilla-citrus flavor reminiscent of an ice-cream truck favorite, Coors Seltzer Orange Cream Pop is hitting store shelves across the country in 12-packs of 12-ounce slim cans. At 90 calories and 4.5% alcohol by volume, it’s lighter […]
New Products
Recyclable Paperboard Gum Bottle
Mentos Pure Fresh Gum will soon be available in the U.S. in an innovative new bottle that’s 90% paperboard and certified recyclable. This new bottle uses technology designed to ensure Mentos high standards for product safety and freshness. Mentos Pure Fresh Gum in a new paperboard bottle is set to launch and is expected to […]
Zero-Sugar Jerky
There’s one problem with some of the new, upscale meat snacks: sugar. Enter THRIVE Jerky’s Zero Sugar Jerky. The secret lies in the Stevia plant. THRIVE Jerky spent three years perfecting a proprietary blend of spices and seasonings that incorporates Stevia extract. Once the team settled on a winning formula, they applied for and received […]
Summer Fun With KOOL-AID Brand Candy
KOOL-AID brand Cotton Candy in popular Tropical Punch and Cherry KOOL-AID flavors. Available in 1.5-ounce peg bags (SRP $1.49-$1.99) and 4-ounce tubs (SRP $3.99-$4.99), and ship in three, 12-count displays per case. Other KOOL-AID brand candies include Poppin Candy 3-pack and 40-count peg bags, Sour Gummies 55-count 9.7-ounce and 0.4-ounce peg bags, Gummies 0.4-ounce peg […]
Superfruit Sparkling Water Line
As health and wellness continues to remain top-of-mind for many consumers, Sparkling Ice is launching an extension of its full-flavored, zero-sugar sparkling water line. Sparkling Ice Superfruit is a better-for-you beverage delivering B, C and D vitamins. This is the brand’s first non-alcoholic line extension that is sweetened with Stevia leaf. Available in three flavor […]
White Chocolate Pretzel Candy
M&M’S is introducing a new, festive flavor for the upcoming holiday season: M&M’S White Chocolate Pretzel Snowballs. Created exclusively for the 2021 holiday season, the limited-edition M&M’S White Chocolate Pretzel Snowballs is the perfect balance of salty and sweet, combining a rich, white chocolate shell with a crunchy, pretzel-filled center that delivers big on holiday […]
Hershey Innovating in Flavor, Mashups, Better-for-You
Reese’s Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cups are stuffed with the same beloved, Reese’s peanut butter inside and, instead of chocolate, a 100% peanut butter candy-flavored shell on the outside. Available in standard (1.4 ounce, SRP $1.09), king size (2.8 ounce, SRP $1.79) and miniatures (9.3 ounce, SRP $4.09). Reese’s Mallow-Top Peanut Butter Cups are half […]
Newly Redesigned Website
Calico Brands Inc. announced the launch of its newly redesigned corporate website at www.calicobrands.com. The new website features a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality and navigation, and easy access to essential product information. The site showcases all product lines available under the Scripto and King brand names and features updated product descriptions and details. It […]
Summer Beers With Clean Ingredients
Island Brands USA announced the launch of its two newest products, Island Southern Peach & Island Lemonada. These two flavors deliver an alternative to the traditional beers typically found in the shandy and hard tea categories. Founders Brandon Perry and Scott Hansen are committed to offering flavorful beers while leaving out all of the added […]
Ready-to-Drink Highball Cocktails
Jim Beam is shaking up the canned beverage aisle with two ready-to-drink cocktails made with a bourbon base: the Jim Beam Classic Highball and the Jim Beam Ginger Highball. The Jim Beam Classic Highball combines Jim Beam Bourbon, bubbly seltzer and a hint of citrus. The Jim Beam Ginger Highball combines Jim Beam Bourbon and […]
Candy Corn Innovation
Two of Ferrara’s Nerds innovations were named as winners of the “Most Innovative New Product” awards from the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo. Announced during the awards ceremony on June 22, Nerds Gummy Clusters were selected as the winner for “Best in Show” for its transformational, dual-texture and flavor profile, while […]