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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.
Dunkin’ shakes up snacks category
Hikers and travelers have a new way to access their signature Dunkin’ order on-the-go.
The coffee and doughnut maker announced its collaboration with Second Nature Brand’s Kar’s Nuts on two trail mixes, Caramel Cold Brew and Frosted Donut with Sprinkles.
The products contain a blend of roasted, salted and butter toffee peanuts, along with almonds coated with either coffee or frosted doughnut flavors.
“These blends combine Dunkin's nostalgic, craveable flavors with Kar's signature sweet and savory crunch,” said Jennifer Bauer, the chief marketing officer at Second Nature Brands. “Whether you're a coffee lover, a donut devotee, or just someone who takes their snacking seriously, these are about to become your new obsession.”
The trail mixes are available in select stores, on the Kar’s Nuts website and on Amazon.
A longtime staple of the foodservice category, Dunkin’ has increasingly made its way onto grocery store shelves. Earlier this year, the brand debuted its Cold Foam creamers at retail. Conagra Brands also released a variety of Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup last year containing the flavor of Dunkin' glazed doughnuts.
—Chris Casey
Utz brings summertime lemonade flavor to chips
Utz is teaming up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to launch a chip inspired by the popular citrus drink.
The Pennsylvania snacks maker is launching Lemonade Potato Chips that combine the tangy sweetness of lemonade with the classic salty crunch of Utz potato chips.
“Just in time for summer, Utz Lemonade Potato Chips bring together the nostalgic sweet and tart taste of classic lemonade with the satisfying crunch of another seasonal favorite – potato chips. The new chips are summer in a bite,” Stacey Schultz, senior vice president of marketing at Utz, said in a statement.
This limited edition flavor is available through August, at Utz’s website and some retailers nationwide. Utz will donate a portion of each bag sold, up to $25,000, to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds research and supports children battling cancer.
The lemonade market is estimated to reach $2.7 billion by 2026 after posting a compound annual growth rate of 5.7% from 2021-2026, according to data from IndustryArc.