Blueprints Edition Date: November 2020
The Holy Grail of snack foods is one that provides deliciousness without the addition of sugar or syrups.
Naturipe Farms, LLC, BB #:165382 headquartered in Estero, FL, has come tantalizingly close with its Bliss Bento line introduced last summer.
Jill Overdorf, director of product development at Naturipe’s branch in Salinas, CA, describes the new grab-and-go snacks as “a 3.2-ounce, fresh-washed blueberry and nut or granola snack in a divided Japanese-style ‘bento box’ package in four flavor combinations for the retail market. The varieties include Chocolate Cheer, Berry Lemony, Vanilla Crunch, and Salty Caramelicious.
“The reception has been overwhelming,” shares Overdorf. “Managers in convenience stores, college campus stores, and business and industry feeders are thrilled at the opportunity to provide a healthy snack that’s fresh, affordable, with a relatively clean ingredient list, and a shelf life of 21 days from product
Häagen-Dazs launches Duo range
11th January 2021
Häagen-Dazs is set to launch a two-in-one ice-cream range to “drive category value by answering a consumer need for new and exciting consumption experiences”.
The Duo range will be available from the end of this month is three flavours – Belgian Chocolate & Vanilla Crunch, Dark Chocolate & Salted Caramel Crunch, and Belgian Chocolate & Strawberry –in 420ml tubs retailing at £4.99.
The brand said research shows that innovation is what 53% of luxury ice-cream shoppers are looking for.
Häagen-Dazs said retailers can expect to see the range deliver a sales uplift as 62% of consumers claim they would buy the flavours, driving incremental sales by upwards of 19%.