Planters is expanding its snacking lineup with two new mixes crafted for flavor and crunch: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Chocolate Caramel Pecan Crunch. Each blend features more than 50% nuts and sweet inclusions, targeting all-day snacking demand.
From Diamond of California’s first pecan snack line to co-branded collaborations from PLANTERS, Dunkin’, and Blue Diamond, brands are expanding flavor profiles and formats to meet growing demand for convenient, flavorful snacking
August 27, 2025
Snack makers are rolling out a wave of new nut and trail mix products, from Diamond of California’s pecan snacks to Blue Diamond’s Cherry Slurpee Almonds. Co-branded launches with PLANTERS, Dunkin’, and others highlight how brands are leaning into flavor innovation and on-the-go convenience.
The study, conducted at the University of Georgia, compared the cumulative impact of daily pecan eating versus not eating pecans on changes in fasting cholesterol levels and responses to a meal higher in saturated fat (meeting 35% of total daily calories). Findings show notable reductions in cholesterol levels with pecan consumption, as well as lower post-meal triglycerides.
The new crunchy culinary products are available in four varieties
March 7, 2024
Crunchy Nut Toppers are available now online and in-stores nationwide in four flavors including bacon-free Smoky Bacon Walnuts, dairy-free Garden Ranch Walnuts, Glazed Walnuts, and Glazed Pecans.
The new bar is Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified Vegan
July 21, 2023
The new decadent plant-based bar brings a new ingredient and flavor profile to ALOHA’s current best-in-class lineup, which includes flavors such as Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Coconut Chocolate Almond, Chocolate Espresso, Chocolate Mint, and Lemon Cashew.
Ben & Jerry's takes political stance, peacefully resists attacks on company values
November 6, 2018
Pecan Resist is chocolate ice cream with white & dark fudge chunks, pecans, walnuts & fudge-covered almonds, with the goal of bringing deeply important values to freezers across the country.
Newest nut oil among the best for flavor, performance, and sustainability
May 18, 2018
Native pecans, in contrast, are the original “wild” pecans that grow all over the American south, along rivers and on ranches. They are small, dark, and much harder to shell. However, they have much more flavor than the cultivated varieties, and contain more oil, with higher levels of polyphenols and other antioxidants.
Hammons Products Company is a processor and supplier of American black walnuts. Wild, hand-harvested black walnuts stand alone in the nut world as a flavorful, nutritional ingredient in consumers’ favorite baked goods, ice creams, candies and more.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 12 estimated 2011 U.S. peanut production at 3,628 million lbs, down 13% from 4,157 million lbs last year. Peanut butter manufacturers have announced price increases this year, because of the rising cost of peanuts.