From sweet and nostalgic to spicy and innovative, there's something for every palate hitting supermarket shelves. It's time to ditch the boring snacks and get ready to experience the latest and greatest the food world has to offer this week!
Are You Ready for "Loaded" Cereal?
General Mills just released "Loaded" versions of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix, and Cocoa Puffs cereals-light bites of some of our favorite flavors stuffed with vanilla filling. According to Yahoo News, not only are these cereals fun twists on classic tastes, but GM is also launching a limited edition line of luxurious swag to promote them, so you can spoon your cereal out of crown-shaped bowls while wrapped in a branded plush robe, so you can eat breakfast like British royalty. Check out Livinloadedcereal.com for news on their next drop.
Forget Hot Girl Summer. Try Hot Girl Pickles!
Well, it turns out hot girls like pickles. Pickling pretty much anything will continue to be a huge trend this year, Good Girl Snacks reports. Founders Yasaman Bakhtiar and Leah Marcus saw pickles trending on social media and started their Hot Girl Pickles brand to bring savory Middle Eastern-inspired products to the masses. The first line features flavors like Original Dill with Turmeric Twist and Honey Harissa to add sweetness to the heat. Keep an eye on their site for availability. In the meantime, pick up a "Hot Girls Eat Pickles" hat.
New Justin's Candy Pieces
Justin's Takes on M&Ms
Better-for-you confectioner Justin's is releasing a new line of organic treats to compete with M&Ms. The "candy pieces" have dark chocolate-peanut and dark chocolate-peanut butter fillings, and are all USDA-certified organic, including Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. You'll be able to pick up Justin's Dark Chocolate Candy Pieces at Whole Foods, Amazon, and The Fresh Market soon.
Dan-O's New SEA-soning Spice Mix
Louisville native Dan Oliver of Dan-O's Seasoning fame recently released his new "SEA-soning" spice mix for lobster, crab, or shrimp. Its paprika-heavy bottom provides a deep, smoky base for additional ingredients including sea salt, ground bell pepper, black pepper, and ground mustard seed to rev up the savory notes of your next crawfish boil. The brand also claims half the sodium of competitor products. Dan-O's brands get rave reviews, but they've also gained social media traction through the charming videos posted by their "Dantastic" founder.
