Snack Product Update
May 1, 2008
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Check out new snack foods from McKee Foods; Interstate Bakeries Corp.; Popchips, Inc.; The Stella D’oro Co.; Cape Cod Potato Chips; Clinical Products, LLC; Pharmavite, LLC; Clif Bar & Co.; Nonni’s Food Co., Inc.; The Bachman Co.; Natural Snacks, LLC; and Frito-Lay North America.
Collegedale, Tenn.
1-423-238-7111
www.littledebbie.com
www.mckeefoods.com
One of Little Debbie fans’ favorite treats now is available in a nine-bun multipack. Each flaky honey bun is covered in a sweet, thin glaze. A multipack carton of nine honey buns retails for $2.99.
Kansas City, Mo.
1-800-483-7253
www.interstatebakeriescorp.com
www.hostesscakes.com
New from the Hostess brand: 100-calorie pack muffins and coffee cakes. Available nationwide in three morning flavors -- Blueberry Muffins, Banana Muffins and Cinnamon Coffee Cakes, all with sweet Streusel Topping -- the portion-control baked goods join Hostess’ other individually wrapped products.
San Francisco
1-415-391-2211
www.popchips.com
Popchips aren’t fried or baked; they’re popped using heat and pressure, without oil. The result is a crispy, more healthful chip, made with all-natural seasonings as well as half the fat and fewer calories than its fried counterparts. The two newest potato flavors: salt & pepper and sea salt & vinegar. Other varieties are wasabi rice, parmesan potato, seat salt rice, cheddar corn, sea salt corn, barbecue potato, butter corn, salsa corn and original potato.
Bronx, N.Y.
1-718-601-9200
www.stelladoro.com
The Stella D’oro Co. now offers 100-calorie packs of its signature “S” shaped cookies, which were first introduced in the 1950s. They come in two flavors: original and chocolate. The new low-calorie cookies provide a portion-control alternative to the original. A box of six pouches of 18 mini-treats retails for $2.99.
Hyannis, Mass.
1-888-881-CHIP
www.capecodchips.com
Cape Cod’s new Honey Dijon and Buttermilk Ranch Chips are all natural with no preservatives or trans fat, yet they still provide the rich, savory taste of homemade buttermilk and a sweet and tangy sauce. An 8-oz. bag retails for $3.29.
St. Louis, Mo.
1-800-887-2919
www.extendbar.com
ExtendSnacks have turned snacking into a healthy, culinary delight by letting consumers replace junk food with a healthful option that doesn’t sacrifice taste. This is the first and only crunchy snack clinically proven to provide up to nine hours of glucose control, yet it still has a classic taste and mouth-watering crunch. ExtendSnacks are available in five inspiring flavors: Chocolate Delight, Peanut Delight, Mixed Berry Delight, Apple Cinnamon Delight and Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight. A 32-oz. bag retails for $1.49.
Northridge, Calif.
1-888-676-9569
www.soyjoy.com
SOYJOY bars are available in two new flavors: strawberry and peanut butter chocolate. A convenient and healthy snack, SOYJOY is the first bar to be made with whole soy. It’s also gluten-free. Each bar contains 3 g. of fiber, 0 g. of trans fat and 130 calories. A 1.06-oz. bar retails for $1.29.
Berkeley, Calif.
1-800-254-3227
www.clifbar.com
CLIF BAR Mini Energy Bars are made from all-natural and organic ingredients. At 28.4 grams, each nutritionally dense mini is close to half the size of standard CLIF BAR. Available in chocolate chip, chocolate brownie and crunchy peanut butter, they’re sold in 18-count, three-flavor variety packs at a suggested retail price of $11.99-$14.99.
Tulsa, Okla.
1-866-505-8351
www.newyorkstyle.com
www.nonnisfoods.com
Made from real focaccia bread, New York Style Foccacia Sticks contain an all-natural, savory blend of Romano, Parmesan, Cheddar and Bleu cheeses. This certified Orthodox Kosher product is the only focaccia snack stick on the market. It’s available in classic Rosemary & Sea Salt, zesty Roasted Garlic & Herb, and cheesy Quattro Formaggio. A 5-oz. box retails for $3.49.
Wyomissing, Penn.
1-610-320-7800
www.bachmansnax.com
www.autismspeaks.com
New from The Bachman Co., these low-fat, cholesterol-free, calcium-rich baked pretzels are both crispy and crunchy - perfect for snacking and dipping. The suggested retail price for a 12-oz. bag is $2.99. A portion of the proceeds of the puzzle-shaped pieces support Autism Speaks, a three-year-old organization for autism research.
Berkeley, Calif.
1-510-486-1322
www.naturalsnacksllc.com
Michael Season’s new baked potato crisps are sturdy enough to handle dips and easy enough to snack right out of the bag. The all-natural, thin and crispy chips are free from wheat and gluten, trans fat, hydrogenated oils, preservatives and artificial colors. They also contain 80% less fat than before. In addition, the chips come in three crowd-pleasing flavors: original, sweet barbecue, and Cheddar and sour cream. The suggested retail price is $2.99 for a 5-oz. bag.
Dallas, Texas
1-800-352-4477
www.fritolay.com
New from Frito-Lay, the Pinch of Salt line is a low-sodium offering that includes the company’s Lay’s potato chip, Tostitos tortilla chip, Fritos corn chip and Ruffles potato chip lines. Although many of Frito-Lay’s products are already low in sodium, the new Pinch of Salt line will feature chips with just 75 mg. per serving. Depending on the variety, the new items contain 30-50% less sodium than Frito-Lay’s original products.
Little Debbie Big Pack Honey Buns
McKee FoodsCollegedale, Tenn.
1-423-238-7111
www.littledebbie.com
www.mckeefoods.com
One of Little Debbie fans’ favorite treats now is available in a nine-bun multipack. Each flaky honey bun is covered in a sweet, thin glaze. A multipack carton of nine honey buns retails for $2.99.
Hostess 100-Calorie Packs
Interstate Bakeries Corp.Kansas City, Mo.
1-800-483-7253
www.interstatebakeriescorp.com
www.hostesscakes.com
New from the Hostess brand: 100-calorie pack muffins and coffee cakes. Available nationwide in three morning flavors -- Blueberry Muffins, Banana Muffins and Cinnamon Coffee Cakes, all with sweet Streusel Topping -- the portion-control baked goods join Hostess’ other individually wrapped products.
Popchips
Popchips, Inc.San Francisco
1-415-391-2211
www.popchips.com
Popchips aren’t fried or baked; they’re popped using heat and pressure, without oil. The result is a crispy, more healthful chip, made with all-natural seasonings as well as half the fat and fewer calories than its fried counterparts. The two newest potato flavors: salt & pepper and sea salt & vinegar. Other varieties are wasabi rice, parmesan potato, seat salt rice, cheddar corn, sea salt corn, barbecue potato, butter corn, salsa corn and original potato.
Stella D'oro 100 Calorie Packs
The Stella D’oro Co.Bronx, N.Y.
1-718-601-9200
www.stelladoro.com
The Stella D’oro Co. now offers 100-calorie packs of its signature “S” shaped cookies, which were first introduced in the 1950s. They come in two flavors: original and chocolate. The new low-calorie cookies provide a portion-control alternative to the original. A box of six pouches of 18 mini-treats retails for $2.99.
Cape Cod Honey Dijon and Buttermilk Ranch Chips
Cape Cod Potato ChipsHyannis, Mass.
1-888-881-CHIP
www.capecodchips.com
Cape Cod’s new Honey Dijon and Buttermilk Ranch Chips are all natural with no preservatives or trans fat, yet they still provide the rich, savory taste of homemade buttermilk and a sweet and tangy sauce. An 8-oz. bag retails for $3.29.
ExtendSnacks
Clinical Products, LLCSt. Louis, Mo.
1-800-887-2919
www.extendbar.com
ExtendSnacks have turned snacking into a healthy, culinary delight by letting consumers replace junk food with a healthful option that doesn’t sacrifice taste. This is the first and only crunchy snack clinically proven to provide up to nine hours of glucose control, yet it still has a classic taste and mouth-watering crunch. ExtendSnacks are available in five inspiring flavors: Chocolate Delight, Peanut Delight, Mixed Berry Delight, Apple Cinnamon Delight and Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight. A 32-oz. bag retails for $1.49.
SOYJOY
Pharmavite, LLCNorthridge, Calif.
1-888-676-9569
www.soyjoy.com
SOYJOY bars are available in two new flavors: strawberry and peanut butter chocolate. A convenient and healthy snack, SOYJOY is the first bar to be made with whole soy. It’s also gluten-free. Each bar contains 3 g. of fiber, 0 g. of trans fat and 130 calories. A 1.06-oz. bar retails for $1.29.
CLIF BAR Mini Energy Bars
Clif Bar & Co.Berkeley, Calif.
1-800-254-3227
www.clifbar.com
CLIF BAR Mini Energy Bars are made from all-natural and organic ingredients. At 28.4 grams, each nutritionally dense mini is close to half the size of standard CLIF BAR. Available in chocolate chip, chocolate brownie and crunchy peanut butter, they’re sold in 18-count, three-flavor variety packs at a suggested retail price of $11.99-$14.99.
New York Style Focaccia Sticks
Nonni’s Food Co., Inc.Tulsa, Okla.
1-866-505-8351
www.newyorkstyle.com
www.nonnisfoods.com
Made from real focaccia bread, New York Style Foccacia Sticks contain an all-natural, savory blend of Romano, Parmesan, Cheddar and Bleu cheeses. This certified Orthodox Kosher product is the only focaccia snack stick on the market. It’s available in classic Rosemary & Sea Salt, zesty Roasted Garlic & Herb, and cheesy Quattro Formaggio. A 5-oz. box retails for $3.49.
Bachman Puzzle Pretzels
The Bachman Co.Wyomissing, Penn.
1-610-320-7800
www.bachmansnax.com
www.autismspeaks.com
New from The Bachman Co., these low-fat, cholesterol-free, calcium-rich baked pretzels are both crispy and crunchy - perfect for snacking and dipping. The suggested retail price for a 12-oz. bag is $2.99. A portion of the proceeds of the puzzle-shaped pieces support Autism Speaks, a three-year-old organization for autism research.
Michael Season's Baked Potato Crisps
Natural Snacks, LLCBerkeley, Calif.
1-510-486-1322
www.naturalsnacksllc.com
Michael Season’s new baked potato crisps are sturdy enough to handle dips and easy enough to snack right out of the bag. The all-natural, thin and crispy chips are free from wheat and gluten, trans fat, hydrogenated oils, preservatives and artificial colors. They also contain 80% less fat than before. In addition, the chips come in three crowd-pleasing flavors: original, sweet barbecue, and Cheddar and sour cream. The suggested retail price is $2.99 for a 5-oz. bag.
Pinch of Salt Chips
Frito-Lay North America, a division of PepsiCoDallas, Texas
1-800-352-4477
www.fritolay.com
New from Frito-Lay, the Pinch of Salt line is a low-sodium offering that includes the company’s Lay’s potato chip, Tostitos tortilla chip, Fritos corn chip and Ruffles potato chip lines. Although many of Frito-Lay’s products are already low in sodium, the new Pinch of Salt line will feature chips with just 75 mg. per serving. Depending on the variety, the new items contain 30-50% less sodium than Frito-Lay’s original products.
