Published May 14, 2021 Courtesy of Kellogg
Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can t write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes.
The Cheez-It celebration that takes the cake
As Kellogg s Cheez-It brand turn 100, a celebrity chef is giving it the cheesiest birthday cake possible literally.
Chicago restaurateur Stephanie Izard of Top Chef fame concocted the Cheez-Itennal Cake to help consumers nationwide celebrate 100 years of the orange square snack crackers. The cake, which will be sold in limited quantities on Goldbelly starting May 17, contains the equivalent of an entire box of Cheez-Its. The cake is made with Cheez-It flour, there’s Cheez-It shortbread crumble between each layer and there are chocolate-covered Cheez-Its on t
You Can Order a Cheez-It Cake to Celebrate the Snack s 100th Anniversary Mike Pomranz
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Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2011, Stephanie Izard has been on our radar for over a decade. We ve spoken about everything from her kalbi ribs recipe to her love of fish sauce, from cooking with salted caramel to (of course) goat the animal that s found its way into the name of nearly everything she s done. But Chef Izard s latest creation may be her most ambitious to date. And before you think it
isn t a cake made out of Cheez-Its to celebrate the beloved snack cracker s 100th anniversary… well, yes… it s a cake made out of Cheez-Its. And soon, you can order one yourself.
Dive Brief:
Food is Gen Z s top spending priority, taking 23% share of their wallet this spring, according to a semiannual report from Piper Sandler assessing teen spending and brand preferences. This figure is up from 21% in the fall of 2020 but down from 25% a year ago.
Food has the greatest share of spending among upper-income male teens age 13 to 19 (23%), according to the survey. It ranks second behind clothing among female teens, who still devote 24% of their spending to food.
The report, which looked at teen snacking and plant-based meat, found a high interest in healthier eating. According to the survey, 54% of teens preferred healthy snacks, and 49% consume or were willing to try plant-based meat.