KANSAS CITY — Better-for-you snacks are making their way to shelves in time for the summer season.
Kellogg Co.’s Pringles brand is expanding with multigrain and sweet potato-based snacks. The crisps are available in multigrain Farmhouse cheddar, multigrain Homestyle ranch, sweet potato sea salt and sweet potato smoky BBQ.
“From our classic favorites to our sizzling Scorchin’ collection — Pringles fans have long enjoyed our great taste and insanely accurate flavors,” said Mauricio Jenkins, US marketing lead for Pringles. “With our new Pringles Harvest Blends collection, we’re ecstatic to bring our fans an elevated tasting experience — one that is both familiar with the bold flavors our fans know and love, and completely unique with its irresistibly crunchy texture and flavorful blends of sweet potato and multigrain.”
Blue Diamond Growers added a “better-for-you option of chocolate-dipped almonds,” according to the company. The thin dipped almonds are available in double dark chocolate and dark chocolate sea salt caramel.
“We are so excited to present our customers with yet another incredible innovation within Blue Diamond’s iconic snack almond portfolio,” said Raj Joshi, senior vice president of global consumer division, Blue Diamond Growers. “Whether you’re a health nut or not, Thin Dipped Almonds offer a smart choice when it comes to sweet snacking. The thin layer of chocolate enhances the almond’s natural crunch while allowing snackers to enjoy a delicious, sweet treat — without the guilt.”
Daring expanded its plant-based chicken wing line with a spicy Buffalo flavor. The chicken wings are 170 calories per serving, and are vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free.
The Buffalo flavor joins the company’s existing portfolio of original, Cajun, teriyaki and lemon and herb pieces, as well as breaded plant chicken wings.
“Creating this new flavor was a natural choice for us,” said Ross Mackay, founder and chief executive officer of Daring. “Buffalo is an iconic flavor that perfectly captures the essence of summer, and we're thrilled to share it with our fans. We've poured our hearts into creating a plant-based alternative that truly satisfies, and we hope it becomes a new favorite for everyone.”
