Famous snack food enters protein-max era: ‘Weirdly, I liked it.’

Famous snack food enters protein-max era: ‘Weirdly, I liked it.’

Cheez-It is buffing up. The toddler-approved snack is getting a “wellness” makeover as Cheez-It releases a protein-packed version meant to amp up its original nutrient value. Thew swap comes amidst the latest “protein maxxing” craze driven by GLP-1 patients, who need to preserve muscle mass while losing (and losing, and losing…) fat. Cheez-It’s newest variation … Read more

Inside Zooies, LA’s gas station home to ‘next-level elite’ cookies

Inside Zooies, LA’s gas station home to ‘next-level elite’ cookies

Some of LA’s most devoted cookie fans are pulling into a gas station to get their fix. Inside is Zooies, a cookie shop with dozens of flavors and a loyal following built by founder Arezou Appel, who still develops every recipe herself. “We are in a gas station,” Appel said. Sign up for the California … Read more

‘Rare’ Goldfish crackers hit the auction block for $25K

‘Rare’ Goldfish crackers hit the auction block for K

Forget buying a lottery ticket — just grab a pack of Goldfish crackers. Sellers on eBay are listing fused Goldfish “clusters” for thousands of dollars, with the holy grail — an “ultra rare” six-cracker clump — asking for a whopping $25,000. “$25k for something I used to accidentally vacuum off the floor of my minivan,” … Read more

Sales of pickle snacks hit a record high, with Gen Z customers leading charge

Sales of pickle snacks hit a record high, with Gen Z customers leading charge

They’re kind of a big dill. Pickle-inspired snacks and products have become all the rage, with the novelty treats growing 30% in sales over the past year, as reported by the Wall Street Journal through its acquisition of Circana Data market research. From pickle-flavored cotton candy to Devil Dave’s “Pickle Crack” — a craft dill … Read more

Mom’s ridiculous school lunch Oreo request triggers massive — and hilarious — backlash

To survive the back-to-school mom group chat, you’ve gotta be one tough cookie.  Sweet text message exchanges between parents have gone sour thanks to a sugary snack that was packed in a small child’s lunchbox, causing one mommy friend group to crumble into chocolatey dust.  And the internet is eating it up.  The viral mama drama, a … Read more

Trader Joe’s fans celebrate the return of two beloved seasonal bakery items: ‘Best day ever’

As with the changing of the leaves, so too has Trader Joe’s restocked their fall favorites. It’s time to say goodbye to Patio Potato Chips, Beach Day Gummy Candy, Watermelon Lemonade Sparkling Water and other summer staples at Trader Joe’s. As warm weather drifts away, autumn’s cozy vibes are just days away. To help gear … Read more

New hypoallergenic peanuts could bring the salty snacks back to airplanes and school cafeterias

Navigating a world with peanut allergies can be… well, nuts. Even if you’re not the one who’s allergic. More than six million Americans have a food allergy, and peanuts are the third-most common allergen. And it doesn’t just impact those who can’t eat it: Because reactions can be deadly, peanut-free policies and other restrictions are … Read more

Oreo takes inspiration from some of America’s favorite fried foods in wild new flavor lineup

Oreo has unveiled a “first-of-its-kind” meat-flavored cookie as part of a new limited-time lineup of sweets. The tenacious treat is one of three new flavors introduced as part of Oreo’s new “Twist, Lick, Vote” campaign, where fans can vote for their favorite of the trio to return in 2027. Fans can cast their vote on … Read more

Most Americans think snack foods have ‘too many’ ingredients — especially Gen Zers, millennials: survey

Americans believe 60% of snack foods have too many ingredients, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at respondents’ snacking habits and preferences, and the results revealed that many people are looking for simple options.For a majority of respondents (66%), the fewer ingredients a snack has, the more likely they … Read more

Pistachio prices skyrocket after California crop disaster

Pistachio prices skyrocket after California crop disaster

Pistachio lovers may soon be paying the price for California’s scorching spring. The beloved green nut — already having a major moment among Gen Zers thanks to viral Dubai chocolate bars, cream pastries, frozen yogurt and trendy lattes — is facing a bitter harvest after record-breaking heat devastated farms across the Golden State. California pistachio … Read more

Spores & s’mores are on the menu at this Catskills resort

Spores & s’mores are on the menu at this Catskills resort

Making gooey s’mores over a flickering campfire was already a treat for the senses. But at the Wylder Hotel in Windham, it’s now a (mildly) mind-expanding experience. The Catskills resort recently introduced a “Wyld Fireside” package that swaps kid-friendly Hershey bars for adult-oriented chocolate from Alice Mushrooms. These functional chocolates are infused with nootropic and … Read more

Beware ‘vanishing caloric density’ — it can trick you into gaining weight

Beware ‘vanishing caloric density’ — it can trick you into gaining weight

Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem to disappear just as quickly. Magic, right? Your brain thinks so, thanks to a phenomenon known as “vanishing caloric density.” But this mental magic trick could actually lead you to eat more calories — and pack on … Read more

Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked

Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked

What began as a 5-cent snack sold during the Great Depression has grown into one of Little Debbie’s best-selling treats more than 90 years later. The Oatmeal Creme Pie was Little Debbie’s first snack cake, tracing its roots to 1935, when O.D. McKee developed the treat after selling baked goods from the back of his 1928 … Read more

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Ditch the high-stakes snack selection. As the flight attendant pushes that cart down the aisle while you’re half-asleep, the pressure to choose the perfect snack and beverage is real. The highly anticipated mid-air snack time is disappointing when the options are stale or unpalatable. Delta Airlines dominated the survey with 30% of the vote and … Read more

Most expensive World Cup venues revealed — with some costing fans eye-popping $100 for snacks

Most expensive World Cup venues revealed — with some costing fans eye-popping 0 for snacks

Here’s where to get the most bang for your “Cup.” Trying to eat one’s fill at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium can quickly empty your wallet. The Florida-based arena was recently ranked the most expensive World Cup venue in North America for concessions with meals costing fans over $100 on average, per a snack-y survey by … Read more

Snack life: Who eats more ‘little meals’ — Gen Z or boomers?

Snack life: Who eats more ‘little meals’ — Gen Z or boomers?

Americans may love to snack, but younger adults appear to be taking the habit to another level, according to a new European survey that highlights broader shifts in eating habits. The survey of 2,000 adults, commissioned by European Mushrooms and reported by news agency SWNS, found that Gen Z respondents consumed an average of 81 snacks each … Read more

‘I’ve developed the ick’: Women contemplates dumping boyfriend because he eats too many chips

‘I’ve developed the ick’: Women contemplates dumping boyfriend because he eats too many chips

She’s not happy with his three-pack-a-day habit. A woman has drawn mixed responses online after wondering whether she should break up with her boyfriend over his “disgusting” chip addiction. “Should I dump my boyfriend because he won’t stop eating crisps?” she inquired in an a-pack-alyptic post blowing up on the forum “Mumsnet.” The woman wrote … Read more

Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

The Utz Quality Foods ongoing recall of their potato chips has risen to the highest level of recall, due to Salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient.  Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips on April 28, due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder, according to the Food … Read more

Alton Brown reveals a surprising childhood treat he’d include in his ideal final meal

Alton Brown reveals a surprising childhood treat he’d include in his ideal final meal

Alton Brown recently opened up about the one snack he says transports him back to childhood. The “Good Eats” star recently appeared on an episode of Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meals,” a podcast in which celebrity guests discuss the meal they’d choose and reflect on the moments that shaped their lives. Brown said his ideal final feast would … Read more

Theaters troll ‘Supergirl’ movie fans with most disturbing collectible souvenir yet: ‘Looks like a fleshlight’

Theaters troll ‘Supergirl’ movie fans with most disturbing collectible souvenir yet: ‘Looks like a fleshlight’

The only thing “super” about this novelty cup is its controversy.  The promotional 3D drink cup released by the Mexican theater chain Cinépolis for the upcoming “Supergirl” movie has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.  The intended design features the Girl of Steel in a trench coat, but internet trolls say the skin-colored, folded … Read more