New Products

It’s no secret that the economic crunch helped to spur the sales of nail products in 2009—especially nail color—and that trend is expected to continue as women still are likely to forgo the pricey salon and embrace the do-it-yourself trend.

FREEPORT, N.Y. — Medora Snacks has introduced a new, healthy snack option to the snack market. PopCorners snacks are popcorn chips made from all-natural ingredients that are popped, not baked or fried. The chips can be eaten alone or paired with a dip.

The chips are available in four flavors—white cheddar, butter, sea salt and kettle—and in 1.1-oz. and 5-oz. packages.

VIENNA, Va. Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet has expanded its offerings to include calcium-fortified cookies designed to treat occasional heartburn.

CalciOs cookies are vanilla-flavored cookies, each one providing 30% of the daily value of dietary calcium, Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet said. The cookies contain calcium carbonate, designed to treat heartburn relief. CalciOs also are free of artificial colors and preservatives.

WEST HILLS, Calif. Kicking the habit never tasted so good.

Three Lollies, the maker of PreggiePops and QueasyDrops, has launched Smoking Sucks lollipops for those looking to quit smoking. The new line of smoking-cessation pops are formulated with essential oils and amino acids, including L-tryptophan, which is a naturally occurring amino acid that some sources believe may help with cravings when people are attempting to quit smoking, Three Lollies said.

The pops are available in wintergreen, pineapple and cinnamon varieties.

SEATTLE Jones Soda is packing punches with the relaunch of its energy drink.

WhoopAss features all-new, edgy packaging, including a tall, all-black 16-oz. aluminum can featuring a gritty red and grey Iron Cross graphic; functional new ingredients that boost energy and provide muscle recovery; and an updated flavor profile and color, the beverage maker said.

The new product will carry a suggested retail price of $2.39 and will be available at convenience and grocery stores in November.

MONTVALE, N.J. After more than 150 years of being on the market, one iconic coffee brand is getting a makeover.

Eight O'Clock Coffee will debut a new look this month, containing the same great-tasting coffee it has brought to the nation for nearly two centuries. The brand's logo has been refreshed but the bags will retain the same color coding for its varieties.

SAN DIEGO Fresh & Easy is promoting its new line of products aimed at childhood nutrition.

The line, fresh&easy Goodness, is made using such wholesome, natural foods as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as other foods that are good sources of vitamins and minerals. Fresh&easy Goodness products also contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, no added trans fats and no high-fructose corn syrup.

VENTURA, Calif. ThinkProducts is expanding its line of ThinkThin weight-management products.

New ThinkThin Crunch is a low-sugar nut bar available in mixed nuts, mixed nuts and chocolate, and mixed nuts and white chocolate varieties. Each bar contains 10 g of protein, 4 g of fiber and only 3 g of sugar.