NEW PRODUCTS
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1. Bidi Pouch The Bidi Pouch provides a tobacco-free nicotine formulation packed in an easy-to-go tin can. Engineered to provide a premium nicotine experience to users minus the smoke, the Bidi Pouch contains natural fibers and a chew-base filler in six flavors: Winter, Arctic, Summer, Solar, Regal and Haze. Each can retails at $3.25 with a suggested retail price of $4.99. Bidi Vapor Grant, Fla. bidipouch.com
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2. AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer
3. Reese’s Big Cup With Pretzels
4. Talking Rain Essentials Hydration
Heineken USA is teaming up with Hornell Brewing Co., an affiliated entity of AriZona Beverages, to bring AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer to the U.S. market. Launching in the first quarter of 2021, AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer will come in four flavors: Mucho Mango, Cherry Punch, Lemon and Grapefruit. Available in both single-serve cans and 12-can variety packs, the beverages contain 100 calories per 11.5-ounce can and have an ABV of 4.6 percent. They are also gluten free and low in carbs.
The Reese’s Big Cup With Pretzels is a twist on the classic Reese’s cup that’s bigger, saltier and packed with delicious pretzels. Debuting in November, the new product is now available in a 1.3-ounce standard size/simple cup for a suggested price of $1.49 or a 2.6-ounce king size/two cups for $2.09. Additionally, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with Pretzels Miniatures will be available in January 2021 for a suggested price of $3.79 per package.
New from Talking Rain, Essentials Hydration is an alkaline water with a 9.5pH level and minerals and electrolytes for taste. Offered in a convenient one-liter bottle, the water is now available in Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest, and will be expanding to wider markets in 2021. To support the launch, Talking Rain is partnering with Waterboys, a charity that focuses on providing clean, accessible drinking water to communities in need, and has pledged to donate 20 cents for every 12pack case purchased.
Heineken USA Inc. White Plains, N.Y. heinekenusa.com
The Hershey Co. Hershey, Pa. thehersheycompany.com
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Preston, Wash. talkingrain.com
5. Alcohol Cell Wipes Alcohol Cell Wipes are aimed at consumers with cellphones who are concerned about contaminants. The formula, which contains 70 percent isopropyl alcohol, is recommended by major cellphone manufacturers. The wipes are purposely sized just for cellphones, measuring 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches. They are individually sealed and can be safely kept in a car, pocket, purse or even a toolbox. The wipes come in packs of six with a price point starting at $1.99. They are also available in a 100count box. FMCG Corp. Hawthorne, Calif. (800) 827-6143 alcoholcellwipes.com
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