Forget flowers – show mom you really care with limited edition Pillsbury Brunch Bouquets, created by Miami-based Chef Amaris Jones, owner of Chick’N Jones.
The edible bouquets feature the iconic Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, Biscuits and Crescent Rolls, arranged in a visually stunning display that mimics a traditional floral bouquet.
Available in two options, perfect for indulging mom on Mother’s Day:
The Doughboy’s Simply Sweet Brunch Bouquet features iced Cinnamon Roll Roses; Buttermilk Biscuits Blossoms with a peach cobbler centre, Crescent Roll Twists with strawberry preserves and cinnamon sugar; Crescent Rolls filled with guava and cream cheese; and fresh strawberries.
The Doughboy’s Chocolate Dipped Delights Brunch Bouquet comprises Cinnamon Roll Pops coated in white chocolate and sprinkles; Buttermilk Biscuit Doughnut Holes with coconut pineapple cream filling; Crescent Roll Pinwheels with bright pink chocolate ganache; and chocolate covered strawberries.
These fresh baked bouquets smell just as good as flowers – and taste a whole lot better – but are only available while stocks last from Chick’N Jones via DoorDash for an RRP of $20 each (excluding applicable taxes or fees).
“Pillsbury and the Doughboy are synonymous with baking up family memories, so creating limited edition Brunch Bouquets for Mother's Day felt like the perfect way to celebrate mom, and all the beloved mother-figures in our lives, with the most delicious bouquet they'll ever receive,” said Tiffany Seelen, senior manager, Brand Experience, Pillsbury.
Pillsbury has also published a DIY guide on its website for bakers to replicate The Doughboy’s Simply Sweet Brunch Bouquet at home, using simple recipes and Pillsbury products.
Are you ‘chips in’ or ‘chips out’?
Lay’s fans know that potato chips in a sandwich is a match made in heaven. In fact, the company’s 2022 Summer Sandwich Flavor Evaluation Report found that nearly three-quarters of consumers give ‘chips in’ the thumbs up.
But now, Lay’s wants to know once and for all – is it best to keep the #ChipIN or #ChipOUT of the sandwich?
For those who can’t pick a side, Lay’s is making the choice easier with three sandwich-inspired potato chip flavours, offering the best of both worlds in one bite.
Lay’s BLT Sandwich combines the flavours of smoky bacon and tomato in a savoury, crisp spin on one of America’s most beloved sandwiches.
Lay’s Wavy Cuban Sandwich combines the traditional flavours of pork and cheddar cheese in a fresh take on a classic sandwich.
Baked Lay’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is the first limited time offering ever for Baked Lay’s and delivers flavours of cheese and zesty buffalo sauce.
Potato chip and sandwich fans alike are also invited to head to TikTok to stake their claim as team Lay’s #ChipIN or #ChipOUT.
All three newbie flavours are rolling out in retail across the US.
The mega snack brand has brought back its PRIDE Bar and, as part of its commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, will be donating $50,000 to the Ali Forney Center, the US’s largest non-profit aiding homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
The Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter PRIDE Bar is a healthy and tasty snack made with real, recognisable ingredients including heart-healthy peanuts packed with protein. It’s the perfect grab-and-go snack that equally gives back.
But that’s what Kind is all about.
The brand’s partnership with the Ali Forney Center is part of its large Kind Snack & Give Back project, a multi-year programme to inspire kindness and empathy.
Through the project, Kind wears its heart on its wrapper by showcasing custom designs and elevating communities that haven't received their fair share of kindness.
The PRIDE bar is available at retailers nationwide, including Target, Walmart and Kroger, as well as ton Amazon.
Jason’s Sourdough partnered with regenerative farming company Wildfarmed to create a vegan Malted Ciabattin loaf.
Eager to disrupt what it believes is a stagnant baking industry, Jason’s Sourdough saw synergy with the ethos of Wildfarmed to bring better food to retailers and the public.
Consistently identifying how to add value through innovative new recipes, products and ideas, the partnership with Wildfarmed was a no brainer. Wildfarmed wheat is grown without the use of pesticides in a system that prioritises soil health, producing flour that makes a real difference.
“For Jason’s, collaborating with Wildfarmed seemed like the perfect partnership,” said Jason Geary, master baker at Geary’s Bakeries.
“We’re keen to support regenerative farming practices and the quality of the products we use is so important to us, as well as our customers. With the product entering stores later this month, we’re looking forward to gaining feedback and hoping to see it fly off the shelves.”
The collaboration sees the sliced Sourdough Malted Ciabattin – made with Wildfarmed flour and a mix of other flours along with malted rye – launching in Waitrose and Ocado in the UK.
Added Edd Lees, cofounder of Wildfarmed, “We make it easy for customers to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems (climate change, food security, access to nutritious food) simply by eating.
“Wildfarmed is the gold standard for regenerative agriculture, so by using our flour, Jason’s have created a loaf that not only tastes better but does better.”
Known for disrupting the snacking industry, the brand is launching the first gluten-free Pizzeria Filled Pretzel Nugget.
Made with a blend of lentil and sorghum flour, an ancient grain that is naturally gluten-free and better for the environment due to its drought-tolerant properties, along with sun-dried tomato powder that can be traced to the fields of Northern California, Quinn continues reinventing classic snacks using real food, no natural flavours, and ingredients you can trace back to the source.
The vegan nuggets are Certified Gluten-free and Non-GMO Project Verified, and are made without corn, soy, wheat and dairy.
This first-to-market product can be found in Walmart stores across the US, as well as online and on Amazon and Thrive Market for an RRP of $5.49.
Kettle Brand has introduced a new limited time offering, just in time for May’s National BBQ Month and Memorial Day Weekend.
Kettle Brand Special Sauce Chips are hard to describe and impossible to resist, fusing a one-of-a-kind combination of sweet tang and light heat.
The product is uniquely Kettle. Since its inception in the 1970s, the brand has always done things its own way and its latest LTO is no different. It’s not a barbecue sauce or a fry sauce, but sports hints of barbecue, honey mustard and ketchup.
It’s destined to become a snacking staple this BBQ season.
Available in stores across the US for an RRP of $4.29 in a 7oz bag, while supplies last.
The gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly company has launched Graham crackers that are perfect for the s’mores season.
Partake Classic Graham Crackers have a hint of cinnamon, and are the perfect size and shape for s’mores, on-the-go and lunchboxes, or even as a pie crust.
Like all Partake products, the Classic Graham Crackers are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free of the top 9 allergens.
“Graham Crackers are a summer staple, and we are so excited to offer our customers this new innovation from Partake,” said Denise Woodard, founder and CEO of Partake Foods.
“As we expand our offerings of delicious, allergy-friendly foods, we are thrilled to continue our mission to make snack time more inclusive for those with and without food restrictions.”
Each 6.75oz box of Partake Classic Graham Crackers contains 18 squares and is available from Target stores across the US, as well as online at Imperfect Foods and World Market, for an RRP of $5.49.
The planet-friendly snack and beverage brand backed by celeb chef Spike Mendelsohn – think savoury mushroom jerky, zesty dried carrots and iced tea – has upped its game.
ETC’s newest offering is Cosmic Carrot Chews, a veggie-based snack for kids using carrots (a water-efficient crop) that comes in three varieties: Sour Cherry Berry Blast Off, Orange Mango Moonboom and Apple Cinnamon Asteroid.
The Chews are USDA organic certified, OU Kosher and vegan-friendly. They are sweetened with only organic orange fruit juice and contain one full serving of carrots.
Not wanting to forget fun-loving adults, ETC has launched Organic Carrot Chews, a veggie-forward multi-serve pouch made from just four simple ingredients like organic carrots and fruit juice.
Like the kiddies treats, the adult-friendly snacks are certified USDA organic and OU Kosher, along with being vegan and Paleo friendly. Each pouch contains three servings, in grown-up flavours like Maple Cardamom, Meyer Lemon and Ginger Turmeric.
Available online and from Amazon for an RRP of $6.99-$12.00 per pouch.
Kraft Heinz has expanded the German direct-to-consumer spice brand to the US to accelerate its Taste Elevation portfolio, focused on driving flavour into applications like bakery goods and snacks.
“Just Spices will elevate the overall [eating] experience for American families, just as it has done in Europe for nearly a decade,” said Carlos Abrams-Rivera, executive VP and president, North America, Kraft Heinz.
“Bringing together Just Spices’ high-quality product, data and direct-to-consumer capabilities with Kraft Heinz’s scale and brand loyalty creates the perfect storm to disrupt the US spice category as we know it.”
Launched in 2014, Just Spices trailblazed the category with its 170-plus product portfolio that includes offerings to spice up occasions ranging from breakfast to baking.
Just Spices’ approach to innovation is geared towards the needs of younger, flavour-forward families. The brand’s advanced analytics allows it to identify early consumer trends and flavour preferences by region, based on consumer sentiment for these trends. The company then creates, customises and optimises its product line accordingly.
According to Nadja Francis, US general manager for Just Spices, the brand doesn’t sell ingredients, it sells sensory solutions.
“Just Spices blends have become household staples in many countries throughout Europe, and we’re thrilled to bring Americans the opportunity to [be more creative with flavour],” she said.
“From the colourful labels to the versatile flavours and unique applications, consumers will never be bored in the kitchen again.”
Just Spices focuses solely on blends in three categories – Allrounders, Seasonings and Toppings – and the initial launch in the US will include 10 favourites: namely Chicken Allrounder, Vegetable Allrounder, Pasta Allrounder, BBQ Allrounder, Salmon Allrounder, Caprese Allrounder, Egg Topping, Avocado Topping, Fajita Seasoning and Enchilada Seasoning, available online for a RRP of $6.99.
