Snyder's of Hanover made a number of introductions that blurred the line between sweet and savory. Nibblers added a chocolate coating to the company's line of pretzels, and Trader Joe's, Monrovia, Calif., took the concept into its stores but added another element to the mix. Their chocolate-covered pretzels also have peanut butter, as does the latest offering under the Emily's brand from Ames International, Fife, Wash.
In terms of healthfulness, most savory snack debuts with a good-for-you stance opted for the low-fat route. Such introductions included a fat-free saltine cracker from Keebler, Elmhust, Ill., and a low-fat Sweet Organics—in cocoa twist or old-fashioned caramel corn variety—from Season's Enterprises, Addison, Ill. Taking an even-more healthful slant, Glenn Foods, Valley Stream, N.Y., added Low Fat Soy Crisps. Made with “real Wisconsin cheddar” and providing 9g of soy protein per serving, these crisps are a good source of calcium and folic acid, according to the company.