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The Leftovers is a look at some of the product ideas that are popping up everywhere. Some are interesting, some sound amazing, and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write everything we suggest, so here are some leftover items from our inbox:
Cup Ramen slurps down Thanksgiving ramen
Nissin Foods, the Japanese instant ramen maker, is giving you a hearty Thanksgiving experience with just one cup of noodles.
Cup ramen is released Two limited edition flavors The holiday-inspired turkey dinner features herb-spiced turkey broth with sweet corn, cranberry bursts, green beans, and tender noodles. Pumpkin pie is a combination of pumpkin flavor, caramelized brown sugar, and pie spice.
“With Cup Noodle Turkey Dinner and Pumpkin Pie, we’re giving our fans the entire Thanksgiving experience, from main course to dessert, in minutes, with the moist, slurp-worthy treats they crave,” Priscila Stanton, senior vice president of marketing for Nissin Foods USA, said in a statement.
Both products are available exclusively at Walmart and are in addition to several unique limited-time releases. Cup Ramen launched dill pickle ramen last summer and introduced the Campfire S’mores flavor last year.
Food companies have used bold, sometimes unusual flavors on limited-time products to attract social media attention and persuade younger consumers to try their brands. For example, Progresso was launched. candy soup With the launch of cheese maker Crystal Farms; Dill Pickle Shredded Cheese.
– Sarah Zimmerman
Ore-Ida CrouTots Get Spuds in a Salad Bowl
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Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Ore-Ida invites her beloved Tater to a new dining event.
Kraft Heinz brand launched CrouTots are crunchy potato toppings sprinkled on salads. The product was inspired by consumer interest on social media, where people were adding fries to their salad orders.
“When we saw fans on social media swapping croutons for Tater Tots, we knew we had to make it official,” Casey Turro, Ore-Ida’s director of marketing, said in a statement. “With CrouTots, we’re taking that idea one step further and giving salads the delicious potato crunch that only Ore-Ida can deliver.”
Limited time offer available starting September 30th. Available exclusively through Gopuff in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh while supplies last.
Social media has quickly grown into a source of inspiration for food companies.
For example, last year Kellanova capitalized on the viral following. Hidden Valley Ranch in Clorox We are launching crackers and dressing in popular dressing flavors. The snack giant also leaned into a TikTok trend of consumers sharing smoky-flavored foods. Launch of smoked cheddar cheese and smoked gouda cheese Cheez-it taste.
– Christopher Doering
Haribo soda gummies taste sour
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Provided by Haribo
Haribo is enhancing its soda range with a range of sour gummies.
The candy maker is launching three new soda-shaped gummies with soft centers and slightly crunchy coatings. The tart bite-sized candies are available in Cherry Cola, Lemon Strawberry, and Peach Blue Raspberry.
“HARIBO Sour Soda gives our fans exactly what they wanted: bold, sour flavors in exciting combinations that make every bite an experience,” said Abigail Bennie, Haribo’s director of brand management, in a statement.
The product will debut on Halloween night in Houston for trick-or-treaters through a special pop-up event. Haribo said Texas City is the “sourest city” with the most sour gummy fans, according to Circana data.
The sour soda candy is scheduled to hit major retailers in November.
Gummy candy is ready. One of the best snacks This Halloween season, according to data from the National Confectioners Association. The sour candy market is expected to remain particularly strong through 2030. $2.7 billion by 2030, According to IndustryARC, the compound annual growth rate is 7.3%.
– Laurel Deffen
