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In this week’s new products roundup, Myna made its first foray outside of the cookie set, Wenzel’s expanded its portfolio of smoked meat snacks, and Bubbies, Chamberlain Coffee and McConnell’s jumped on the pumpkin spice bandwagon.

Myna Snacks

Myna Snacks, the brainchild of CPG veteran Darcey Macken and Twitch streamer Pokimane, has added Pizza Crackers to its snack portfolio. The new offering is made with ingredients like cheese and Italian herbs and has 7 grams of protein per serving. Myna Snacks Pizza Crackers are available for purchase on the brand’s website for $24 per 4-pack of 4 oz. bags. For more information, visit mynasnacks.com.

Pipcorn

Better-for-you heirloom corn snacking brand Pipcorn has announced its latest creation, Fries. Available in three flavors – Fiery Cheddar, Cheddar and Truffle – the new snack is made with ground cornmeal and sunflower oil. Pipcorn Fries are now available for purchase on the brand’s website for $20 per 4-pack of 5 oz. bags. For more information, visit pipsnacks.com.

Bubbies

With Spooky Season just around the corner, Bubbies has brought back its limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Mochi Ice Cream. The better-for-you frozen treat, which has 90 calories per serving, is now available through Fresh Direct for $14 per 6-piece box and will roll out to select retailers, including Harmons and H-E-B, starting later this month. For more information, visit bubbiesicecream.com.

McCormick

McCormick is seeking to help consumers “sprinkle holiday celebrations with joy and nostalgia” with the launch of six new limited-edition Holiday Finishing Sugars: Candy Cane, English Toffee, Salted Caramel, Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread Spice and White Frosting. The new range will be available at grocery stores nationwide beginning in October. For more information, visit mccormick.com.

Wenzel’s Farm

Wenzel’s Farm has expanded its portfolio of smoked meat sticks with the addition of Venison Snack Sticks in Original, Teriyaki and Jalapeño varieties. The snack sticks, which are made with grass-fed venison, will be available in a single-serve, 1.5 oz. package with a SRP of $2.49. For more information, visit wenzelsfarm.com.

Private Selection

Amid the boom in consumer demand for private label products, Kroger’s Private Selection brand has announced the launch of three new fall seasonals: Caramel Apple Popcorn, Caramel Apple Blondie and Kettle Cooked Spiced Apple Cashews. All three limited-edition products can now be found at the Kroger family of stores. For more information, visit thekrogerco.com.

Tic Tac

Hard mint producer Tic Tac has ventured into the sugar candy space with Tic Tac Chewy, which was previewed at Sweets & Snacks in May. The new confection features a crunchy exterior and, as its name suggests, a chewy inside. Tic Tac Chewy is available in two varieties, Fruit Adventure and Sour Adventure, with each one offering a mix of five flavors: Cherry, Apple, Orange, Lemon and Grape. For more information, visit tictac.com/us/en.

Forever Cheese

Forever Cheese, which touts itself as a specialty cheese pioneer, has revamped the look of its bestselling goat cheese, The Drunken Goat. The updated label centers around the “drunken” goat character, a nod to the Murciana goats that provide the milk for the cheese and the red Monastrell wine in which the cheese is soaked. The Drunken Goat is available in wheels, mini wheels and wedges at cheese shops and grocery stores nationwide. For more information, visit forevercheese.com.

Chamberlain Coffee

Chamberlain Coffee has dropped two new fall-inspired products: Sneaky Bat Pumpkin Spice Blend coffee and Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte. The former (SRP $16) is available in fresh ground and whole bean varieties and features tasting notes of cinnamon and cocoa. The latter (SRP $19) features ceremonial grade matcha made with oatmilk and paired with a pumpkin spice flavor. Both products are available for a limited time on the brand’s website. For more information, visit chamberlaincoffee.com.

Copper Cow

Copper Cow Coffee has added two new flavors to its lineup of Vietnamese ground coffee: Vanilla Chai and Coconut. The former is a warming blend made with organic Madagascan vanilla beans, cardamom from India and Vietnamese cinnamon. The latter is inspired by one of Vietnam’s most popular coffee drinks, Cà Phê Dừa (coconut coffee), and features organic coconut sourced from Sri Lanka. Both ground coffee varieties will soon be available for purchase on the brand’s website for $18 per bag. For more information, visit coppercowcoffee.com.

McConnell’s

Just in time for fall, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams has announced the upcoming launch of its Pumpkin Spiced Latte flavor. The frozen treat blends cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice with pumpkin ice cream, a kick of espresso and swirls of caramel. McConnell’s Pumpkin Spice Latte is set to launch on October 4 and will be available in scoop shops and on the brand’s website for nationwide shipping. For more information, mcconnells.com.

Jollibee is the second-fastest-growing restaurant brand in the world, according to the 2024 Brand Finance Awards. This ranking is no small feat in today’s highly competitive world, considering the massive popularity of leading chains like Chipotle, Starbucks, and McDonald’s.

Indeed, Jollibee has enjoyed a stellar run of success of late. In July of 2024, the editors of USA TODAY 10Best, along with a panel of experts and readers, selected the best fast-food fried chicken. Jollibee was the top pick, with editors calling out specifically to Jollibee’s signature Chickenjoy. The chain’s annual revenue now tops pre-pandemic levels and profits are back, up 16% year-over-year, to 8.8 billion pesos in 2023, according to Forbes.

Jollibee’s menu offers additional creative and inspired items, like Peach Mango Pie, Fiesta Noodles, Aloha Yumburger, and Banana Langka Pie.

In June 2024, a press release noted the store opening of Jollibee in Seattle. On the day of the opening, Maribeth Dela Cruz, President of Jollibee North America expressed excitement: “.. We cannot wait to be part of such a diverse yet close-knit community that has also become a culinary destination in its own right.”

Jollibee’s celebration of diversity and community values is a key focus for the restaurant chain. The Filipino-inspired menu appeals to a large and diverse array of diners around the globe, a quality that its leadership takes to heart.

In a February 2024 statement, Richard Shin, CFO of Jollibee Group, spoke to the importance of the brand connecting with its diners: “Jollibee’s ability to resonate with consumers across diverse markets and cultures opens opportunities for further expansion and growth, enhancing the potential for better shareholder value to investors and franchisees.”

The diverse menu offerings at Jollibee are a key reason for the store’s growing popularity, but not the only strength. With a firm set of core values, Jollibee expresses a warm message to its consumers. Its corporate values include Customer Focus, Spirit of Family and Fun, Humility to Listen and Learn, Integrity, and Speed with Excellence.

It is this commitment to creating a diverse, affordable, and consumer-minded menu that puts Jollibee in a position of extreme growth today.

While the chain has around 100 stores combined in North America, it boasts more than 1,500 stores around the world – and counting. Other recent Jollibee storefront openings in the U.S.  include Arlington, Texas, Manhattan, New York, and Brooklyn Kings Highway, New York.

The Food Institute Podcast

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