At Leftovers, we highlight some of the product ideas that pop up here and there. Some are interesting, some sound great, and some are types of ideas we wouldn’t even dream of. I can’t write about everything that has been sent to me. So here are some remaining excerpts from my inbox.
Sweetheart Candy debuts conversation hearts with different messages
Sweethearts enters the world of dating, full of mixed signals and uncertainties, with a new sweet candy.
The popular candy brand known for its 40 words written on colorful heart-shaped candies, such as “Be Mine” and “Hug Me,” is now featuring blurry, misprinted candies that are just as hard to read as Gen Z. We are debuting a specially designed box.
The candy, which has the tagline “A message as vague as your relationship,” will be available for a limited time on the Sweethearts website.
“Single people are taking their ‘status’ to the next level this year, and Sweetheart is here for them,” Evan Block, Spangler’s vice president of marketing, said in a statement. “Sweethearts prints aren’t always perfect, and this is our way of embracing those imperfections in a way that taps into pop culture.”
Cleveland Clinic Defines the Situation as a romantic entanglement in which participants have not established the nature of their relationship; Sweethearts pointed out that the dating app Tinder suggests that young single people consider this situation to be a legitimate relationship status.
Sweethearts is owned by Spangler, whose portfolio also includes novelty candies such as Dum-Dums, Necco Wafers and Bit-O-Honey. The 122-year-old Sweethearts brand was acquired by Spangler in 2018 and re-released two years later. Since then, the company says sales have “more than tripled.”
— christopher dohring
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Permission by Peeps
The 2024 Peeps lineup packs a punch, from sour strawberries to icy blue raspberries
Peeps, a marshmallow confectionery with a history of over 70 years, has announced its 2024 flavor lineup. This includes both new and familiar products, such as the iconic yellow Chicks and pink bunnies.
Popular Easter candies include graham cracker-flavored marshmallows dipped in milk chocolate, s’mores-flavored delight, rice crispy-flavored chickpeas, The Blue Raspberry Flavored Marshmallow Chick is reminiscent of ICEE with a frosty twist, and the Sour Strawberry Chick is a tangy twist on the classic marshmallow flavor.
Although the Easter holiday is early this year, Pepys has also announced its 2024 lineup early on the calendar. It’s similar to how pumpkin spice sneaked into the summer season and holiday limited edition products arrived right after Halloween.
Pepys also announced a complete list of 2024 varieties, including 12 varieties, outside of the lucrative Easter season. The list includes Peeps Chick and Bunny, Marshmallow Rainbow Pops, Mike and Ike Flavored Pops, Dr. Pepper Flavored Pops, Cotton Candy Marshmallow Chick, Fruit Punch His Marshmallow Chick, and more.
— Elizabeth Flood
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Courtesy of Keranova
Kellanova amps up the crunch with new Cheez-It
ASMR videos ever Become popular on YouTube and other social media platforms By increasing the volume and texture of the sound, we deliver goosebump-inducing sounds, from the bone-chilling crunch of potato chips to your first bite.
Viewers of viral videos may have a new favorite snack in 2024.
Keranova announced the debut of Cheez-It Extra Crunch, which features a loud crunching sound with every bite of the cracker. He comes in two varieties: Bold Cheddar, which is a flavor addition to the original Her Cheez-It flavor, and Snapped Sharp White Cheddar, which is a thinner variety. This is Keranova’s first new product launch since its snack business offset its cereal business in the fall.
Keranova believes that texture is very important to consumers when snacking, with 60% saying they prefer chewier snacks in their own research data shared in a press release. However, not all snack manufacturers have improved their financial situation. PepsiCo’s Doritos brand in November Debuts technology to reduce crunch noise Control the chip using an iPhone app.
“With loads of seasoning and a sensory crunch, these two new products address fans’ desire for a louder, more flavorful version of their favorite crackers,” said Carla Tragseiler, senior brand director at Cheez-It. I will respond,” he said. statement.
Keranova before company split told Food Dive in 2022 To expand its market share in the snack food category, it will rely on well-known brands like Cheez-It. Cheez-It has come a long way from his 1921 founding to the multi-billion dollar brand it is today. In recent years, the company has launched his Cheez It Snap’d, Puff’d, Grooves, and Duo varieties, each expanding on the original premise of his bite-sized orange his crackers.
— Chris Casey
