New Products: Sartori Cheese Ventures into Snacking, Fancypants Celebrates Spring
In this week’s notable new products roundup, cheese maker Sartori enters the snacking category, Fancypants unveils two limited-edition spring flavors, and Hero Bread expands its Crafted Collection.
Pillsbury
Pillsbury Baking has unveiled its latest innovation, Pillsbury Whipped Frosting. Available in four flavors – Buttercream, Chocolate, Strawberry Delight and Sweet Cream – each 12 oz. tub can frost up to 24 cupcakes. Pillsbury Whipped Frostings are now available at Walmart for $1.96 per tub, with more national retailers coming soon. For more information, visit pillsburybaking.com.
Sartori
Sartori has made its first foray into the snacking category with the launch of Cheese Bites. The portable, poppable product comes in two varieties: MontAmoré Cheddar and Italian Herb Cheddar. Sartori Cheese Bites are now available on the brand’s website and at select retailers nationwide in 4.5 oz. packages containing six snackable wheels of cheese. For more information, visit shop.sartoricheese.com.
Domino Sugar
Domino has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of Domino Baker’s Sugar, which features an ultrafine grain size designed to dissolve quickly, blend easily and melt effortlessly. The new offering, packaged in the brand’s Easy Baking Tub, is currently rolling out to national and local retailers. For more information, visit dominosugar.com.
Fancypants
Just in time for spring, Fancypants has added two new limited-edition flavors to its lineup of crispy cookies: Lemon Tart and Strawberry Shortcake. The bite-sized treats are slated to hit grocery store shelves this month, including Central Market (10 stores, Texas), Nugget Market (17 stores, Northern California), Alltown Fresh (16 stores, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York) and independent retailers like Snack & Design. The spring flavors will also be available in 3-packs ($19.99) and 6-packs ($34.99) on the brand’s website. For more information, visit fancypantsbakery.com.
Hershey x General Mills
Confectionery giant Hershey has teamed up with General Mills to introduce its latest creation, Hershey’s Kisses Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavored candies. The limited-edition treat is available at retailers nationwide in 9 oz. bags. For more information, visit thehersheycompany.com.
Birch Benders
Baking mix brand Birch Benders has introduced its new Quick Bread and Muffin Mix line extension, available in Organic Chocolate Chip (14.3 oz.) and Organic Blueberry (13.5 oz.) varieties. The baking mixes will be available at Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart and Kroger, as well as on the brand’s website. For more information, visit birchbenders.com.
Little Bites
Entenmann’s Little Bites has dropped two new muffin flavors: Vanilla and Tropical Pineapple (limited edition). Both varieties are rolling out to major retailers nationwide with a SRP of $5.49 per 5-count box. For more information, visit littlebites.com.
Sara Lee
Have you ever found yourself needing bread but not a whole loaf’s worth? Well, Sara Lee has you covered. The brand just launched a Half Loaf line in White, Honey Butter and 9 Grain varieties. For more information, visit saraleebread.com.
Cann
It’s always 4:20 somewhere. Hemp social tonic brand Cann is kicking off celebrations of this year’s 4/20 holiday early, announcing a new line of gummies to complement its microdosed beverage line. Like its drinks, the “Cann Canns” gummies will each contain 2 mg of THC and 4 mg of CBD, all hemp-derived. The line will come in Lemon Lavender, Blood Orange Cardamom and Grapefruit Rosemary flavors in 12-packs for $35 each. Consumers can find the edibles online at drinkcann.com.
Wonderful Pistachios
Capitalizing on the pickle flavor craze, Wonderful Pistachios has unveiled the latest flavor to join its No Shells lineup: Dill Pickle. The new offering is available on Amazon for $20.99 per 8-pack of 2.25 oz. bags. For more information, visit wonderfulpistachios.com.
Rumiano Cheese Company
Rumiano has entered a new segment with the launch of its organic cheese dip line, which includes Pepper Jack Queso and Three Cheese Dip. The new products are crafted with California milk sourced from pasture-raised Jersey cows on small family farms along California’s Redwood Coast. Available in 11 oz. containers, the dips contain 5 grams of protein per serving. For more information, visit rumianocheese.com.
Goodles
Better-for-you mac and cheese producer Goodles dropped three mac varieties – Dreamy Creamy (SRP $3.99), Thrilled Cheese (SRP $3.99) and Queso Tell Me More (SRP $4.79) – on its website. Dreamy Creamy is also available at Walmart. For more information, visit goodles.com.
Tasty Bite
Shelf-stable meal maker Tasty Bite has introduced its latest entrée, Butter Chickpea & Vegetables, completed with restaurant-style butter chicken sauce. The new addition is available online via the brand’s website and in-store at Whole Foods Market, Meijer and Sprouts with a SRP of $4.79. For more information, visit tastybite.com.
Hero Bread
Better-for-you bread producer Hero Bread has expanded its Crafted Collection with the introduction of Everything Bagels. The new offering contains 5 grams of net carbs, 16 grams of protein, 20 grams of fiber, 0 grams of sugar and 140 calories. Consumers can purchase the Hero Everything Bagel on the brand’s website for $29.99 for 10 bagels. For more information, visit hero.co.
CLIF BAR
CLIF BAR is seeking to help consumers jumpstart their activities with its new Caffeinated Collection of energy bars. The collection includes two flavors, Vanilla Almond and Caramel Chocolate Chip, developed in partnership with pro women’s basketball star Breanna Stewart and tennis pro Frances Taifoe. Each bar contains 10 grams of plant-based protein and approximately 65 mg of non-GMO, organic caffeine. CLIF BAR Caffeinated Collection energy bars are available at retailers nationwide with a SRP of $1.99 per bar and $7.49 per 5-pack. For more information, visit clifbar.com.
Barebells
Barebells has expanded its Soft Bar lineup with the addition of Marshmallow Peanut Road. The new bar, which contains 16 grams of protein, features a layer of marshmallow, roasted peanut pieces, caramel sauce and a milk chocolate coating with crisps. Barebells Marshmallow Peanut Road is available on the brand’s website for $29.99 per 12-pack. For more information, visit shop.barebells.com.