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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 couldn’t write everything we suggested, so here are some remaining items from our inbox:
Skittles Crunch Time
Starting this fall, there’s a new way to enjoy the rainbow.
Mars has announced Skittles Pop’d, a freeze-dried version of the colorful candy with a crunchy texture. This snack is available in original and sour flavors in 5.5-ounce bags.
“At Mars, we are constantly looking for innovative ways to bring new experiences to our fans based on the flavor profiles and texture trends that consumers want,” said Ro Cheng, Vice President of North America Marketing, Mars Wrigley. name.
While the candy hits stores nationwide in early 2025, Skittles Pop’d will be available for early purchase on the TikTok Shop starting October 21st ahead of Halloween, the biggest candy holiday of the year.
Mars, the candy giant that reports annual sales of more than $47 billion, has been innovating its Skittles brand in recent years with the launch of unique and novel products, including Skittles Gummies, miniature Skittles Littles and, last year, a mustard-flavored variety.
—Chris Casey
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Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Delimex serves soggy quesadillas.
Kraft Heinz’s Delimex brand is expanding beyond taquitos with the launch of Crispy Quesadillas.
One of the Mexican food brand’s first new products in five years, the product is available in Char-Grilled Chicken and Chipotle Chicken. Quesadillas feature Kraft Heinz’s 360Crisp technology for crispy, restaurant-quality quesadillas that are pan-fried in the microwave.
Delimex Crispy Quesadillas are now available in the frozen aisle of retailers nationwide.
“We are redefining what is possible through innovative technology to advance Mexican-style frozen foods beyond taquitos,” Maryana Dluzniewski, director of marketing at Delimex, said in a statement. “We are redefining what is possible through innovative technology as we strive to advance Mexican-style frozen foods beyond taquitos.”
Kraft Heinz said that while quesadillas remain popular, most consumers are not satisfied with the current offerings in the frozen aisle. They complain that the food is soggy, doesn’t melt, and contains cheese that lacks crunchiness. The packaged food giant saw an opportunity to use 360Crisp to fill this gap in the market.
Delimex Crispy Quesadillas are Kraft Heinz’s second innovation utilizing 360Crisp.
This technology uses strategic ventilation and ingredients with different hot spots to ensure proper cooking throughout the food.
first product 360Crisp will be released in 2023. Kraft Heinz has launched Lunchables Grilled Cheesies, which deliver crispy exterior and melty cheese in just one minute.
The food and beverage manufacturer has targeted innovation as its “biggest single driver” as it aims to increase net sales by $2 billion by 2027. Alan Kleinerman said: Vice President and Head of Innovation at Kraft HeinzI told Food Dive last year. He noted that 360Crisp is considered an “important innovation” in achieving that goal.
—Christopher Doering
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Provided by Pepperidge Farm
Pepperidge Farm introduces a new holiday lineup.
The leaves are just starting to turn, but Campbell Soup Co.’s cookie brand is ready to grace the halls.
Pepperidge Farm has introduced new products ahead of winter. Thin and Crunchy Peppermint Cocoa Cookies are the first thin and crunchy style in the company’s holiday cookie lineup.
According to Pepperidge Farm, the Christmas debut features chocolate cookies sprinkled with crunchy peppermint chips.
The bakery brand has launched several holiday products over the years. Such as Snowballs, Gingerman and Raspberry Linzer.
The newest holiday cookies will be available exclusively at retailers for a limited time starting in November.
First with pumpkin spice lattes in August and now with holiday offerings in October, more and more companies are releasing seasonal flavors to meet consumer demand.
Whole Foods Market will also debut a festive collection just a few weeks before the holiday shopping season begins on November 1st. For example, the retailer is already selling limited edition eggnog.
—Elizabeth Flood
