The March snack box from Sakuraco embraces Japan’s breathtaking sakura (cherry blossom) season through authentic flavors – from delightful sakura-flavored delicacies to indulgent traditional confections.
Sakuraco uses its snack subscription service to share the authentic taste of Japanese snacks, candies and teas to consumers across the world. The boxes have different themes monthly and are carefully curated with products that are sourced directly from family makers with centuries-old traditions.
It also contains a 24-page Culture Guide that takes you on a journey to explore the makers and some of the processes behind the themed treats. Each box also includes authentic home goods like ceramics, chopsticks and furoshiki.
Available on a subscription basis – which can be paused or cancelled anytime – 12 months ($32.50 per month), 6 months ($33.50/month) or as a one-off ($37.50).
To celebrate the launch of Berry Pebbles cereal, the brand teamed up with NYC-based fashion designer Susan Alexandra to release a limited-edition collection of vibrant cereal-inspired accessories.
“Pebbles fans’ love extends well beyond the breakfast table,” said Joe Christenson, senior brand manager for Post Consumer Brands.
“Our fans are true kids at heart who infuse creativity into every aspect of their lives, so teaming up with Susan Alexandra – a woman-owned business known for whimsical, food-forward fashion designs – is the perfect way to celebrate the launch of Berry Pebbles cereal.”
Available online the Susan Alexandra x Pebbles collection features three multisensory designs:
- Berry Pebbles Breakfast Vignette Bag: The sequin and seed-beaded bag features a magnetic snap closure and satin lining ($275).
- Tutti-Fruity Berry Bag Charm: A sweet addition to your bag or key ring ($88).
- Berry Pebbles Cereal Bowl Bag Charm: Features a bowl of cereal complete with a silver beaded spoon ($88).
“In the vibrant tapestry of creativity, where color meets flavor and imagination intertwines with taste, the collaboration between Susan Alexandra and Pebbles cereal is a natural symphony of joy,” said Susan Korn, founder and creative director of Susan Alexandra.
“Our partnership effortlessly blends the bold and the sweet, creating a sensory celebration that transcends the boundaries of art and breakfast and paints a picture of pure delight.”
Berry Pebbles cereal is available now in the grocery aisles of retailers across the US.
One of the fastest-growing frozen comfort food brands in the US has introduced a collection of single-serve breakfast sandwiches, inspired by drive-thru classics but made with simple ingredients and no preservatives.
“The growth of Mason Dixie Foods over the past year is a strong testament to consumer and retailer excitement around clean comfort food,” said Ayeshah Abuelhiga, founder and CEO at Mason Dixie Foods.
“In home kitchens, waffles, croissants and biscuits are only made with a handful of ingredients but look at the frozen food aisle and it’s a sea of long ingredient panels, artificial ingredients, unnecessary oils and ultra-processed options like powdered eggs. Our new breakfast sandwiches pay homage to our D.C. restaurant roots where we handmade everything and only used fresh ingredients.”
The sandwich lineup includes:
- Croissant Sandwich: All-butter hand-laminated pastry with melted cheese, egg and 100% natural pork.
- Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich: The classic breakfast sandwich paired with cheese, egg and pork sausage.
- Pancake Sandwich: Pancakes with a hint of sweet maple syrup paired with pork sausage and an egg.
- English Muffin Sandwich: Toasty muffin paired with cherrywood-smoked Canadian bacon, y cheddar cheese and an egg.
Available at Whole Foods Markets across the US for an RRP of $4.49.
After thousands of fans took to social media, Pringles is bringing its Honey Mustard crisps back to the snack aisle.
Featuring a blend of garlic and red spices, the variant balances tangy mustard notes with subtly sweet hints of honey making each bite a sweet and zesty experience.
“Pringles Honey Mustard has an incredibly passionate fanbase, in fact, it was our most asked-for flavor from the brand in the past two years,” said Mauricio Jenkins, US marketing lead for Pringles.
“Our die-hard fans’ efforts paid off and the delicious tangy and subtly sweet Pringles Honey Mustard crisps are returning to shelves for good.”
Available at select retailers across the US.
The snack brand has introduced its newest addition to its ever-growing lineup of snacks, which bring a fun twist to classic Utz pretzels.
Responding to the demand for more crunch and bolder flavors, the lineup comes in three variants – Sea Salt, Garlic Butter and Mike’s Hot Honey – along with three bite-sized shapes: twists, rings and waffles.
“At Utz, we work with a relentless pursuit of snack perfection with a core focus on fresh, crunchy and big flavor snacking experiences,” said Jennifer Bentz, chief marketing officer.
“Utz Mixed Minis Pretzels boast irresistible flavor combinations, ensuring a love-at-first-bite experience that we're confident will captivate our fans and make some new ones, too.”
Available in on-the-go 4oz and 12oz take-home sizes, Utz Mixed Minis Pretzels continues with the brand’s commitment to providing quality snacks that deliver freshness and flavor. They’re available online from leading retailers across the US.
The North American organic brand has added Nature’s Path Flour and Love Child Organics to its portfolio.
Nature’s Path crafts its products using only organic, non-GMO ingredients that put people and planetary health first. On average, organic food contains up to 69% higher antioxidants than their conventionally grown counterparts, making a powerful case for choosing organic options on grocery shelves that can nourish a child’s development. Organic farming also increases biodiversity above and below the soil, which is essential for sequestering carbon and providing plants with the optimum nutrition they need to thrive.
“Staying true to our mission to leave the earth better than we found it, we’re constantly seeking out new ways to bring the best tasting and quality organic foods to market as we know these foods are better for people and our planet,” said Jyoti Stephens, VP of Mission & Strategy.
Building momentum on the rising growth in the baking category, Nature’s Path Flour are designed to give consumers the ability to reconnect with others and disconnect from their fast-paced lives through the power of baking, while providing benefits like being high in fiber. Available online and in select retailers across the US, the flours are crafted with various grains processed through traditional low temperature milling and mixed at low speed and include:
- Organic All-Purpose Flour: A blend of organic Canadian hard red spring wheat crafted into a white flour with a high-gluten strength, perfect for cookies, muffins and bread.
- Organic Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: Blended with oat flour.
- Organic Baker’s Blend Flour: Mix of organic white flour and organic sprouted whole grain wheat, spelt, and rye flours that are ideal for great rise, stability and flavor. Use in pizza, rolls and quick breads.
- Organic Whole Wheat Flour: Organic wheat is ground on traditional stone mills at a low temperature for a beautifully textured whole grain flour that is a great base for bread, muffins and pancakes.
- Organic Keto All-Purpose Flour: With 5g net carbs per serving, it’s suitable as a 1:1 replacement for flour in muffins, cookies, and other keto creations.
The brand is also giving a sneak peek of its latest acquisition, which it will be rolling out in the US later this year. Love Child Organics was created on the promise of delivering healthy, clean and allergen-friendly foods that picky eaters will love. Crafted with simple ingredients, wholesome superfoods and adventurous flavor combinations, Love Child’s lineup includes pouch purees, snack bars, puff snacks and cookies, all made with Certified Clean Labels and without refined sugar, preservatives or GMOs.
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Pladis is infusing extra flavour into snack time with the launch of a limited edition range for its £82m Jacob’s Mini Cheddars brand
Dialling up the brand’s ‘baked with real cheese’ USP, Jacob’s Cheesy Specials include two ultra-cheesy variants – Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Smoked Cheddar and Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Cheddar & Roasted Tomato.
The duo targets the cohort of younger shoppers who are seeking bold, trending flavour and follows a strong track record of successful flavor additions to the Jacob’s Mini Cheddars lineup.
“We know from both our own research and the impressive, continued growth for Jacob’s Mini Cheddars, that cheddar-based flavours are some of the most popular among savoury snacking shoppers,” said Asli Akman, marketing director for at Pladis UK&I.
“The good news is cheese is kind of our thing. And when you couple this with the fact Jacob’s Mini Cheddars is a top 10 bagged snacks brand [in the UK], it’s safe to say we’re confident that we’ve hit the mark with our new extra cheesy range.”
Both flavours are rolling out in Tesco in multipacks of 6 x 23g bags (£1.75), while Smoked Cheddar will also be launching in a 90g (£1.25) in independent retailers. A nationwide launch into multiple grocery, convenience, and wholesale follows in April.
The social channels of America’s favorite cookie (Instagram & TikTok) announced the duo will be rolling out on shelves from March 4, 2024.
Dirt Cake: Let the nostalgia commence with Oreo’s take on the classic mud-pie dessert that everyone loved growing up. The cookie features the signature chocolate basecake with a layer of brownie-flavored crème on top of a layer of chocolate crème. Topping that is Oreo wafer crumb and gummy worm-inspired sprinkles. The limited edition cookie will be available across the US while supplies last.
Tiramisu Tins: Oreo’s classic thin cookie filled with a layer of tiramisu-flavored crème filling. Oreo Thins Tiramisu cookies will be a permanent addition to the Oreo portfolio, available in retail across the US.
