News Briefs

Heinz is testing out if its famous ketchup is the right dip for potato chips. 

The company announced a limited run of a new product it is testing out—Heinz Chip Dip. 

The product feature's the brand's ketchup in a wide-mouth jar, and the test run will serve as a test for the brand to consider adding the jar to its permanent portfolio. 

“Fries and ketchup have always been a beloved combination, but for some reason, the potato chip has long been overlooked,” says Keenan White, senior brand communications manager for Heinz. “It truly makes no sense…as fried potatoes of any kind, they’re both equally deserving of being dipped in Heinz Ketchup! Chip Dip is all about embracing fans’ irrational love for ketchup and giving them a new way to enjoy it.”

Heinz Chip Dip will be available online while supplies last.

Kroger is continuing to improve the online customer experience by creating a new e-commerce business unit. 

To lead this new division, Yael Cosset, the senior vice president and chief information officer at the retailer, will be taking over as the newly appointed executive vice president and chief digital officer. 

In this role, Cosseet will oversee technology and data for the company, as well as the newly launched e-commerce unit. 

"Accelerating Kroger's eCommerce growth is a top priority," said Ron Sargent, Kroger's Chairman and CEO. "As the architect of Kroger's digital strategy, Yael will continue to make it easier for customers to shop for our fresh, affordable food."

CoverGirl is helping consumers enhance their complexions with a new product—TruBlend Skin Enhancer Balms. 

The blendable contour, blush and highlight sticks are infused with a blend of buildable color and give skin a natural sculpt, flush and dewy glow. 

Made with a non-greasy formula that is infused with jojoba oil, raspberry extract and pomegranate extract, the products come in a variety of shades that melt easily into the skin, per the brand. 

Häagen-Dazs is expanding its frozen offerings with the launch of not one but three new sorbet flavors. 

"Today, we're making it official—this summer will be the season of sorbet," said Rachel Jaiven, head of Häagen-Dazs marketing. "With the launch of our three new Häagen-Dazs Sorbet flavors, we're celebrating bold fruit flavor pairings and growing our portfolio of delicious, non-dairy sorbets that make every moment feel like summer, no matter the time of year."

Available in three flavors, consumers can choose from: 

• Summer Blueberry & Lemon: Made from blueberries from the Pacific Northwest, this flavor also contains notes of lemon flavors;
• Passion Fruit & Sweet Pear: Contains passion fruit combined with a touch of pear; and
• Sweet Lemon Coconut: Featuring tart lemon notes combined with coconut cream. 

Consumers can find Häagen-Dazs’ new sorbet flavors retailing for $6.99 at stores nationwide. 

Coola, the SPF and beauty brand, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new line of skin care essentials. 

New from the brand is the Firming Oils collection, which consists of two products—Firming Face Oil SPF 30 and Firming Body Oil Mist SPF 30. 

Designed to firm, smooth and protect the skin, the oils are both organic and lightweight, per the brand. 

Both products contains active levels of bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative that helps support the skin’s collagen production; as well as vitamins C, D and E to aid in supporting the skin’s natural barrier. 

Also included is Kalahari melon seed oil for moisture retention, moringa seed oil for quick absorption and sea buckthorn oil to help preserve the skin’s vitality, the company said. 

Consumers can find Coola’s Firming Oils collection available for purchase at Ulta.com. 

Topo Chico’s Sabores lines of beverages, which consist of flavored sparkling waters blended with minerals, is launching two new flavors. 

Raspberry with lemon and tropical mango are the latest additions, which are free of added sugar and artificial ingredients, per the brand.  

Available across a variety of retailers including Kroger, Walmart and Target, the new Topo Chico Sabores will be offered in an eight-pack of 12-oz. slim cans.