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New Product Trends

Anniversary Launch

A host of new snack introductions could be found at the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo, all hoping for the success enjoyed by the recently announced New Product Pacesetters for 2012.
June 13, 2013
Lance Snacks is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the launch of several brand extensions and the debut of Lance Xtra Fulls, a snack promising more peanut butter filling.
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pringles stix
New Product Trends

Out of the Stix

A host of new snack introductions could be found at the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo, all hoping for the success enjoyed by the recently announced New Product Pacesetters for 2012.
June 13, 2013
Pringles is a long-standing brand in Kellogg’s portfolio, but introductions bearing the Pringles name have almost always been oval crisps, until the recent launch of Pringles Stix.
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Hitting the Shelves

Going Crackers

Cookies and crackers start to blossom in the U.S. and around the world, with a range of marketing tactics making an impact.
June 13, 2013
A new report from IBISWorld finds the cookie, cracker and pasta production industry has blossomed.
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Luna bar, carrot cake bar
Hitting the Shelves

Dangling a Carrot

Luna has introduced another bar catering specifically to the dietary needs of women.
June 13, 2013
Luna, known for its nutrition bars targeting women’s specific health needs, sponsored a forecast study with the Institute for the Future.
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Crunchmaster cheesy crisps
Hitting the Shelves

Free for All

A child-friendly line of snack crisps are free of gluten and peanuts.
June 13, 2013
The world of allergen-free products continues to grow and expand into new arenas.
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Annie's cheddar Squares
Hitting the Shelves

Hip to be Square

Annie’s attempts to capitalize on both family friendly and better-for-you with its latest introduction.
June 13, 2013
Recognizing the importance of snacking (indeed, the company notes snacking accounts for nearly half of all eating occasions among U.S. consumers), Annie’s has added to its line of “family-friendly snack options.”
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Hitting the Shelves

Getting Real

Triscuit’s latest launch bears the somewhat unusual proclamation of being “made from real food ingredients.”
June 13, 2013
Triscuit has a curious selling strategy behind the latest addition to its line.
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Clif Sierra Trail Mix feat

Trail Mix at Clif

CLIF Bar announced the nationwide availability of Sierra Trail Mix.
June 13, 2013
Sierra Trail Mix is the first CLIF Bar flavor made with sustainably grown cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms and will carry the frog seal on package.
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Coffee drinks

Canada's Caffeine 'Reminder'

Just weeks after the FDA announced a review of caffeinated products in the U.S., Health Canada has issued the following press release on Canadians’ caffeine habits.
June 13, 2013
The advice, the release notes, is particularly important for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and women who are planning to become pregnant.
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The Evolving C-store

The convenience store channel is undergoing a bit of a metamorphosis.
June 12, 2013
Some convenience store owners are replacing long aisles with kiosks, experimenting with larger footprints and adding "good-for-you" products next to the candy bars.
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