News Briefs

Confetti Snacks is offering a line of baked veggie chips. 

Confetti Snacks is the brainchild of Betty Lu who wanted to use produce that would otherwise end up in a landfill due to esthetic irregularities to create something nutritious and planet-friendly. 

The chips are baked using a low heat method, which the company said preserves the beautiful colors of the produce, which includes carrots, radishes, purple sweet potatoes and mushrooms. 

What's more, Confetti Snacks are infused with authentic spices and flavors inspired by Lu’s native Singapore and international travels. 

Veggie chip flavors include Green Curry, Tandoori Curry, Teriyaki BBQ and Summer Truffle. Mushroom chip flavors include Green Curry, Tandoori Curry and Black Truffle. 

The chips are available at Walmart.com as well as at Walmart across 43 states, in approximately 900 superstores.

Additionally, Confetti has secured contracts with leading distributors both for Grocery Channels (UNFI, KeHE, Pod Foods) as well as Food Service & HORECA (Sysco, Compass Group, Blue Star Vending, Gordon Food Service and US Foods). 

Personal care and cleaning brand method is rolling out its latest innovation, which is designed to elevate a traditional shower experience. 

New is the Dream Foam self-foaming body wash, which has been formulated without parabens, silicones, sulfates or dyes, per the brand. 

The product contains glycerin and aloe vera to provide 12-hour moisture, as well as self-foaming technology to aid in removing dirt and grime from the skin. 

The body wash line is packaged in bottles that are made with 80% recycled plastic. Available scents include sea spray + salt air, white flower + tuberose, jasmine + sandalwood and vetiver + amber. 

Currently, dream foam is available for purchase online via Amazon. It will be available on method’s website in January 2025, and at Ulta Beauty, Target and Walgreens beginning in March 2025. 

Milani Cosmetics is launching a new thickening, nourishing and high-pigmented product.

The brand is showcasing its new Stay Put Tinted Brow Mousse, which was designed to tint, build and lock eyebrows into place. 

Featuring a formula that contains shea butter, jojoba seed oil and panthenol vitamin B5, the mousse looks to condition brows and provide a hold that is smudge-proof and does not flake, the brand shared. 

Available in five shades, Stay Put Tinted Brow Mousse retails for $13.99 and can be purchased online on its website, Amazon and online and in-store at Ulta Beauty. 

Ritz Bits Cracker Sandwiches are debuting a brand new flavor addition for the first time in a decade. 

The new sandwich cracker launch is Spicy Queso, which features a creamy cheese flavor blended with a spicy kick, the brand shared. 

 "With Spicy Queso, we're answering consumers' demands for exciting, bold flavors and turning up the heat on the Ritz Bits you know and love," said Steven Saenen, Ritz vice president of marketing. "It's a bold twist on your childhood favorite, with a kick in each mini bite."

Consumers can currently find Ritz Bits Cracker Sandwiches in Spicy Queso in snack-sized bags at convenience stores and in larger boxes at major food retailers beginning in February 2025. 

Oreo is rolling out a new way for consumers to enjoy the flavors of its classic cookies—but for breakfast. 

The brand is debuting its new Puffs cereal, which features chocolate puffs, mini marshmallows and is made with pieces of Oreo cookie wafers. 

Rolling out to retailers nationwide including Walmart and Target for an SRP of $4.99, Oreo Puffs is set to replace Oreo O’s on store shelves, per the company. 

Previously a popular flavor in Hi-Chew’s Fantasy Mix, the blue raspberry variety is making its debut in a new format. 

The blue variety is now available in the brand’s Stick packaging and the product features a "fantasy-like profile to offer a distinct true-to-life flavor experience," the company shared. 

"Hi-Chew is constantly seeking ways to expand our flavor offerings as well as the format of our current product portfolio," said Teruhiro Kawabe (Terry), chief representative for the USA and president, CEO of Morinaga America. "With its unique flavor profiles, Fantasy Mix was one of the most innovative products we've introduced to consumers and has since stood out in retailers with its whimsical packaging. Our stick offerings hold some of our most popular flavors, and we're thrilled that Blue Raspberry has joined the roster."

Consumers can find Hi-Chew’s blue raspberry in Stick format available for purchase online.