News Briefs

There’s a new Minis flavor from M&M’s making waves—peanut butter.

Consisting of the classic flavor of M&M’s peanut butter, this new version comes in the fun size of the brand’s Minis line.

“Peanut Butter is one of the fastest growing candy profiles from Mars, and what better way to deliver on fans' desire for that flavor than adding it to one of the most iconic Mars products: M&M’s Minis,” said Courtney McHugh, vice president of marketing at M&M’s. “M&M’s is all about inspiring colorful fun and expanding our M&M’s Minis portfolio helps us do just that.”

Consumers can find M&M’s peanut butter in the Minis format in a 1.74-oz. tube and 8.6-oz. pouch at retailers nationwide and online.

On September 1^st, La Roche-Posay celebrated its annual Acne Positivity Day, which was originally founded in 2020.

The day aims to spread acceptance for all skin types and encourages others to embrace their unique acne journeys and foster healthy relationships between people and their skin, the company said.

In addition, the brand noted that it will continue to create skin-changing solutions for all skin types, including acne-prone skin through its hero acne franchise Effaclar.  

Summer’s Eve is helping consumers refresh and take their personal care routines with them on the go with a new travel-sized line of products.

Featuring a Refresher Mist that comes in Blissful Escape and Amber Nights fragrances, the line also includes individually wrapped Cleansing Cloths and a 3-oz. Simply Sensitive Wash.

“At Summer’s Eve, we believe that feeling fresh should be easy and convenient—no matter where you are—which is why we developed this new travel collection for our busy consumers that just want a quick way to feel fresh at work, the gym or wherever,” said Beth St. Raymond, senior director of Summer’s Eve. “The new travel collection from Summer’s Eve gives consumers the flexibility to be fresh and feel confident wherever life leads them.”

The Summer’s Eve travel-sized collection is available for purchase at food, drug and mass retailers nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com.

Walgreens is looking to provide consumers with superfood nutrients that aim to help improve GI issues or increase their superfood intake.

The brand has launched two new products including:

• Super Greens + Probiotics: A capsule that contains 11 green superfoods, antioxidants, polyphenols, a digestive enzyme, functional mushrooms, fiber and a BIOHM FC probiotic blend; and
• Super Reds + Probiotics: A capsule with 12 red superfoods, a digestive enzyme, functional mushrooms, antioxidants, fiber and a BIOHM FX probiotic blend.

Consumers can find Walgreens’ new Super Greens + Probiotics and Super Reds + Probiotics available on the retailer’s website.

Pringles is bringing a mess-free everything bagel flavor to consumers.

New from the brand are its limited-edition Pringles Everything Bagel chips.

Featuring an everything bagel flavor experience, the crisps contain notes of sesame and poppy seeds and hints of cream cheese that are blended with toasted onion and garlic flavors.

“From Pringles Philly Cheesesteak to Pringles Enchilada Adobada—fans have long enjoyed our endlessly creative flavor innovations,” said Mauricio Jenkins, US marketing lead for Pringles. “New Pringles Everything Bagel perfectly captures the nation's favorite bagel flavor for a seamless snacking experience, no cream cheese schmear or deli trip necessary.”

Currently, the limited-edition Pringles Everything Bagel chips are available for purchase at select retailers nationwide.

Pure Protein is adding a hint of sweetness to its high protein bars with two new flavor launches— Galactic Brownie and Caramel Churro.

Tapping into childhood nostalgia and trending popular flavors, these new launches contain 20 g of protein per serving and are free of gluten, low in sugar and under 200 calories, the company said.

"We are thrilled to introduce Galactic Brownie and Caramel Churro High Protein Bars as part of Pure Protein's ever-expanding range of high-quality nutritional products and on-trend flavors,” said Amie Testerman, vice president of marketing at Pure Protein. “Our consumers actively seek out healthy snacks that support their active lifestyles and satisfy cravings for sweet, savory, and familiar treats. Based on the enthusiastic reactions we’re seeing on social platforms like TikTok, these new flavors are already a home run.”

Consumers will be able to find Pure Protein’s new Galactic Brownie and Caramel Churro protein bars in 4-count boxes at Walmart stores nationwide.