PRODUCT: Chobani Bites, 100 Calorie Snack Or Dessert

As if Greek yogurt weren’t trending enough, companies like Chobani are upping the ante with tempting new variations on the theme. The most recent is Chobani Bites, 3.5-ounce, 100-calorie yogurt cups that are perfect snacks or low-calorie desserts. Competitor Yoplait has launched Greek 100, the same concept in more conventional flavors (Lemon, Mixed Berry, Strawberry,…
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PRODUCT: Katy’s Kettle Corn Popchips

It’s every entrepreneur’s dream: A mega-star stumbles upon your product and likes it so much, she invests in the company and creates an ad. Katy Perry discovered Popchips* while on tour last summer. Hungry after a show, she found a bag of Popchips in her hotel room’s minibar and liked them so much she tweeted…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Effie’s Semolina Crackers

Forget the saltines, the Triscuits, the wheat thins and the Ritz. Go artisan with Effie’s new semolina crackers. An artisan cracker, handmade in small batches with superior ingredients, is a little thing that makes a big difference. Whether for snacking, garnishing or turning into canapés, people who know good food appreciate the nuances of flavor.…
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PRODUCT: Cake Boss Cakes, At A Store Near You

From left to right: It’s My Party, Oh My Ganache! and Va Va Velvet. Photo courtesy Dawn Foods.   Fans of Buddy Valastro, TLC Channel’s Cake Boss, don’t have to pilgrimage to Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey for a cake. Buddy has struck a deal to deliver cakes to stores nationwide, beginning with six…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Planter’s NUT-rition Peanut Butter

Cinnamon Raisin PB, a real treat. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Peanut butter is a nutritious food: It was invented by a physician to provide protein for people who could not chew meat (see the history of peanut butter). While delicious flavored peanut butter has been produced by artisan manufacturers for more…
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