
New HUG Fruit Slushee
Little Hug Fruit Barrels introduces slushy for summer season
American Beverage Corporation, the manufacturer of the popular children's fruit drink brand Little Hug Fruit Barrels®, introduced HUG Fruit Slushee™, a frozen fruit slushy.
"Little Hug® has a 40-year heritage of providing fun fruit drinks for kids," said Molly Boras, Senior Director of Innovation at American Beverage Corporation.
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"We wanted to build on the success of the Hug brand by providing a delicious new product that would be a great value to moms and dads. We are very excited that the Hug brand is entering the frozen novelty segment. HUG Fruit Slushee™ is available in an easy-to-freeze pouch and has great-tasting flavors, making it the perfect frozen summertime treat for kids!"
Available in two tasty flavors, Strawberry and Blue Raspberry, HUG Fruit Slushee™ is naturally-flavored and made with real fruit juice. The new, fruit beverages come in a convenient 8-ounce, grab-and-go pouch that is shelf-stable and ready to put in the freezer anytime your kids want a fruity, frozen treat. Simply Freez'em, Squeez'em, and Pleez'em! ™