PRODUCT: Pepperidge Farm Vanilla Grahams Goldfish For National Animal Crackers Day

April 18th is National Animal Crackers Day.   THE HISTORY OF ANIMAL CRACKERS Animal crackers originated in England in the late 1800s, as animal biscuits. When, in 1889, P.T. Barnum decided to tour England with his circus, several manufacturers took advantage of a marketing opportunity and called the biscuits “Barnum’s.” The animal biscuits were exported…
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PRODUCT: Gudernoobs From Woo-Hoo Foods

Looking for a healthier sweet snack to feed candy-loving kids (or adults)? Gudernoobs just might fit the bill. Behind the goofy name is an all-natural, fruit-and-nut-based sweet treat. Created by a team of parents, including a physician’s assistant, Gudernoobs are made in four flavors. The small, individually wrapped chews include Awesome Apple Cider, Big Time…
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PRODUCT: Cherry Raisinets

Along with the cherry blossoms of spring, there are new Cherry Raisinets from Nestlé—whole dried Michigan cherries coated with dark chocolate. If you like the combination of sweet (chocolate) and tart (cherries), this may be your new favorite version of Raisinets. The bag sports several health claims: 30% less fat than the leading chocolate brands…
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PRODUCT: Beanitos Bean Chips

Enjoy a healthy crunch. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Perhaps you converted from potato chips to tortilla chips in the interest of better nutrition. And you went from fried chips to baked chips. Now, you can go one step further with Beanitos—two flavors of bean chips with more protein, Omega 3s and fiber.…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: 479° Popcorn

Whether you want to pop it yourself or buy it ready-to-eat, 479° Popcorn is a treat every popcorn lover should try. Whether you like sweet or savory popcorn, there’s a gourmet flavor for you. 479° Popcorn is hand-crafted in small batches in heavy copper kettles. While still warm, the popped corn is tossed with with…
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