AriZona Beverages All-Natural Fruit Snacks Review

 

 

You love the fruity beverages from the brand AriZona. Now they have created an all-natural fruit snack sure to be a family favorite. 

The AriZona All-Natural Fruit Snacks come in a distinctive AriZona graphic package. The bold color pack is eye catching. Inside are the cutest fruit shaped bites made with real fruit. I love the flavors they chose. The juicy flavors are Fruit Punch, Mucho Mango and Watermelon. 

The shapes are fruit slices, cherries, grapes berries and peaches. They pieces may be on the small side, but they pack a big fruity flavor! My favorite is the watermelon. The chewy shapes are just the right texture. They are not too gummy but offer a nice chewable bite. 

The AriZona All-Natural Fruit Snacks are gluten-free, fat-free and contain vitamin C. There are no preservatives or artificial flavors and colors. A serving size of 13 pieces equals 70 calories. 

These are great for school snacks or having in a briefcase for work. My family likes the fruity flavors without being too sweet! They do have that classic AriZona flavoring we enjoy in their beverages. 

The snacks are a hit! Look for them in your favorite market. The package size is 5 ounces. 

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Crispy Green, the #1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Snack Brand, Gets Spectacular New Makeover!

CRISPY GREEN’S EYE-POPPING, NEW LOOK

The leading freeze-dried fruit snack in the nation just got a new look, designed to get your attention and better reflect its wholesome, single ingredient – 100% fruit!  The bold brand color palette and added “focus on fruit” was a collaborative design effort by Crispy Green’s brand and packaging design firms, Fastlane Communications, LLC and Foerstel Design, LLC.

The brand makeover includes a new logo, logo icon, typography and photography treatments, primary and secondary color palette and supporting messaging platform to support its active, healthy lifestyle positioning.

Angela Liu, Founder and CEO of Crispy Green stated, “As Crispy Green continues to lead in the freeze-dried fruit category, the timing was perfect for a brand upgrade.  We couldn’t be more pleased with the results of this major collaborative effort and are very eager to unveil it to the public!”

The new brand launch also includes a completely redesigned website (www.crispygreen.com). Consumers will now be able to zero in on the information they seek – quickly and easily. For example, they’ll be able to find a store in their area that sells Crispy Fruit and instantly discover which items are in stock through the state-of-the-art store locator.

Crispy Green’s new packaging will be rolling out in stores throughout June and beyond as it replenishes orders in over 5000 retail stores that currently carry Crispy Green today.

The new branded “healthy living line-up” better reflects the product quality, taste and healthy energy vibe that has made the Crispy Green brand the #1 freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to six-month Nielsen data, ending 12/31/17.

To further amplify its brand evolution, Crispy Green continues to grow its targeted advertising, mobile and digital content marketing programs as well as its brand ambassador and influencer relationships, which are further enhanced through the company’s robust social media activities. This includes continual development and promotion of its consumer food trend, thought leadership and healthy lifestyle website, Smart Lifebites, which provides fun, nutrition and fitness tips, along with yummy recipes and other small “bites” of information viewers can use to make healthier choices.

All Crispy Fruit snacks are available in convenient, single-serving “grab & go” bags (MSRP: $1.49 each) or a “family” six-pack that includes six, single-serving bags (MSRP: $7.99). Each bag provides approximately one serving of fruit and 55 calories or less per bag. For more on Crispy Fruit and nutritional labeling information, visit www.crispygreen.com/products/apple.

 About Crispy Green, Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 12/31/17. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced calorie food). Crispy Green’s purpose is to provide the highest quality, natural food products and inspire others to live a healthy and better life.

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as through Amazon. Crispy Green is a delicious, convenient way to add more fruit to your daily diet.

My Thoughts:

With summer here I'm always looking for healthy snacks. In my area all the shops and restaurants are booming with greasy and sugary foods and desserts. It makes it more difficult to avoid temptation. Crispy Green makes it easy to ensure my fruit intake is consistent. I can enjoy these on the go, at home, or while working.

Pictured is some of my favorites from the line. Apple, banana, pear, and tangerine. The flavor was the most surprising. I wasn't expecting for it to be as flavorful as they were but it tasted perfectly pure! The best part was the nice crisp bite. Nothing was too hard like other dried fruit I've tried in the past. These tasted completely natural and normal as if I was eating a fruit from the health food store.

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to get your fruit in I'd highly recommend Crispy Greens line of snacks! The only critique I have is that I wish the bag had a ziplock top. Other than that,  I absolutely adored them and am looking forward to keeping these in my routine.

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Welch's Valentine's Day Fruit Snacks

In honor of the holiday of love, America's favorite fruit snacks brand, Welch's Fruit Snacks is launching Valentine's Day-themed fruit snacks.

Not only does this new variety feature a themed box and pouch (think cupids and all) but each pouch contains heart shaped snacks with fun emojis featured on each. These fruit snacks present a good alternative for classroom valentine exchanges and more, not to mention that each pouch has a sign-able "To and From" feature.

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Made with REAL Fruit
• Fruit is the First Ingredient
• Excellent Source of Vitamin C
• Good Source of Vitamins A & E
• Fat-Free                             
• Gluten-Free
• No Preservatives

My Thoughts

There is nothing my kids love to have in their lunch box more than fruit snacks. They would eat them everyday if they could. I've tried a lot of brands and they all seemed pretty much the same.  But the fruit snacks from Welch's are unique because they are made from real fruit juice and they taste great! We received bags of Welch's Valentine's fruit snacks into try out, and it didn't take much prompting to get my kids to eat them.. They will eat anything that looks like candy.  But I know that these are actually good for them. They loved the tasty fruity varieties. I tried them too. Even though I normally find the fruit snacks to be a little too sweet for me, Welch's were pretty tasty. 

These special Valentine's Day snacks also have another unique feature. They are shaped like hearts and come in pretty shades of pick and red.  In addition to that, they are also made for Valentine's Day gifting. Each package has a little To/From label so kids can hand them out to their classmates on this special day.

 We'll definitely be looking for Welch's Fruit Snacks on the grocery store shelves in the future. They are perfect for lunches and for snacks on the go. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, they are a great alternative to all the sugary snacks lining the shelves. Look for them now in stores nationwide. 

The Perfect Snacks for Summer Travel

If you're planning any road trips this summer, you'll want to make sure you pack a variety of snacks to keep your family happy.  Whether hitting the road for a weekend, a long flight cross country or a day trip to the beach, snacks are necessary to keep you energized, satisfy those sweet tooths and curb hunger.  Below are a few of the best travel snacks or to-go eats. Each one is a great addition to any trip. 

Gaea Olive Snack Packs come from the finest olive groves in Greece, using time honored, traditional farming techniques while they are harvested by hand. Available in three flavor options: 100% Kalamata, Green marinated with Chili & Black Peppers, Green marinated with Lemon & Oregano. Gaea's olive snack packs are a healthy and delicious travel companion. 

My Thoughts 

Who doesn't love olives? I know they are one of my favorites. I could eat a whole can of them in one sitting, and I think I did when I was pregnant. My children love them too and they are on the side of almost every meal in our house. Now with Gaea Olive Snack Bags, you can take tyour olives pretty much anywhere. You can even hand them out on Halloween

Viki's Granola great tasting, GLUTEN-FREE, and made with 100% ALL NATURAL ingredients. Available in five flavors at retailers nationwide, available in snack-size packs too, Viki's is the perfect addition to add to your travel bag! Available in Original, Blueberry Almond, Maple Cranberry, (NEW!) Banana Walnut & (NEW!) Apple Cinnamon.

My Thoughts

Viki's Granola is  loaded with healthy ingredients like real fruit, maple, and nuts. They are loaded with flavor and come in varieties that will appeal to people of all ages.  My kids loved the sweet flavors including maple cranberry. They gobbled it right up. I love that's it's gluten free and a wholesome choice that I can feel good about serving to them. It's also a great addition to yogurt, smoothies, or oatmeal. Or just eat it by the handful! It's really that good. 

Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks.  A simple serving of Organic Milled Flax Seeds and Organic Hulled Hemp. Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks are packed in portable and convenient single-serve packets, providing an abundant source of Omega-3s, protein and fiber and perfect for trips on the road or in the air. Pair with yogurts, parfaits, smoothies, oatmeal and more and Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks are the perfect on the go addition for a road trip or a tote. With no refrigeration necessary, ready-to-eat Flax Hemp Paks can be used at anytime, anywhere.

My Thoughts

Flax Packs are packed with protein and a great addition to smoothies. You can also just eat them by the handful and they are just as tasty.

Welch's Fruit Snacks These delicious treats are Fat Free, Gluten Free, contain No Preservatives and provide 100% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C and 25% of Vitamins A and E, making them perfect for on-the-go. Throw a few pouches of Welch's® Fruit Snacks in your bag and delight your family with the 11 different varieties, delicious taste and quality that can only be Welch's®.

My Thoughts

There is nothing my kids love to have in their lunch box more than fruit snacks. They would eat them everyday if they could. I've tried a lot of brands and they all seemed pretty much the same, but the fruit snacks from Welch's are unique because they are made from real fruit juice and they taste great!  My kids love all the fruity varieties. We'll definitely be looking for Welch's Fruit Snacks on the grocery store shelves in the future. They are perfect for lunches and for snacks on the go. With Back-To-School season just around the corner, they are a great alternative to all the sugary snacks lining the shelves.

Easter Gift Guide - Welch's Cherry Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks

A a delicious new snack was recently launched on March 1^st – presenting, Welch's Cherry Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks, which brings together a tasty flavor combination in a round, bite-sized snack.  The chewy center is made with real fruit and surrounded by a creamy yogurt coating for a "melt in your mouth" taste the whole family will love. These uniquely delicious snacks are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C and D, are a good source of Calcium, and are Gluten-Free and low fat.

Welch's Cherry Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks

• Made with Real Fruit
• 100% Vitamin C
• 25% Vitamins A & D
• 10% Calcium
• Gluten-free
• Low Fat
• Available in the following flavor varieties: NEW Cherry, Strawberry, and Blueberry
• 8-count Box (.8oz pouches) – SRP: $2.99
• 4.25oz Pouch – SRP: $1.99

My Thoughts 

 There is nothing my kids love to have in their lunch box more than fruit snacks. They would eat them everyday if they could. I've tried a lot of brands and they all seemed pretty much the same.  But the fruit snacks from Welch's are unique because they are made from real fruit juice and they taste great! Their newest variety is Fruit and Yogurt and they are really awesome . We received a box  to try out and my kids were thrilled. Not only do they come in tasty fruit flavors, they are also low in fat!

It didn't take much prompting to get my kids to eat these yummy fruit snacks smothered in yogurt, because they'll eat anything that looks like candy.  But I know that these are actually good for them. They loved the tasty fruity varieties and the yogurt coating. I tried them too. Even though I normally find the fruit snacks to be a little too sweet for me, these were pretty tasty.  

We'll definitely be looking for Welch's Cherry Fruit'n Yogurt Snacks on  grocery store shelves in the future. They are perfect for lunches and for snacks on the go. They are a great alternative to all the sugary snacks lining the shelves. You can pack them in lunches or hand them out as  treats to your child's classroom parties! Look for them now in retailers nationwide. 

Horizon Mac & Cheese #HorizonLove

If there are two things my children love, it's Horizon Milk & Mac & Cheese. The two of them merging into one tasty side dish was like a dream come true for them. As a mom, I'm happy too because they are loaded with all types of good things!  The pasta and cheese are both made from organic ingredients, they use only real cheese, and they are gluten free!

We cooked up a batch of Horizon Mac & Cheese for dinner and it's both convenient and fun. You can use it as a side dish or as a full meal. All you have to do is add milk, water, and butter and in about fifteen to twenty minutes, it's ready to go.  My family loved the Horizon Mac and Cheese. One box was just enough for all four of my children. They range in age from four to fifteen, and they all enjoyed it.  Each variety is packed with flavor. The pasta comes out just the right texture. It isn't too mushy or too hard. The cheese sauces taste amazing. Horizon Mac & Cheese is definitely a new family favorite for us and will be a side dish for many meals to come.

To see all Horizon Dairy has to offer, be sure to visit their website or social media. Also be on the lookout for other new additions to the line including fruit snacks, animal crackers and super squeezers!

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Healthy Munchy Snacks for Halloween

If you’re looking for new ideas that are healthy, delicious, filling and satisfying, I have a great new single serve snack pouch that packs a fruity punch without added sugar or salt.  Healthy Munchy (www.Healthymunchy.com) is an all-natural fruit crispy snack made only from fresh-picked apples, pineapple or bananas that are freeze-dried using new technology to eliminate moisture and retain that satisfying crunch.

They come in individual bags that feature licensed Nickelodeon characters Dora the Explorer and Spongebob Squarepants.  So they’re just as fun on the outside as they are delicious and healthy on the inside.

My Thoughts

 I love Healthy Munchy. Not only do they feature some of their favorite cartoon characters on the package, they taste amazing too! The company sent us three of the fruit packs tp try out: Apple, Banana, and Pineapple.  I am not ashamed to admit we ate them all in a very short period of time!  

Out of the three, I couldn't decide between the banana and the Pineapple as my favorite.  Both flavors are excellent (well, they ALL are!).  The Apple flavors are a little lighter, more "puff" like.  The Pineapple and the banana have a slightly rougher, crunchier texture.

With several finicky kids in the house, good quality packaged snack foods that they enjoy and that are healthy are hard to come by. I avoid most commercial dried fruits specifically because of the preservatives and sulfides used.  While I like dried fruit, it's soft and chewy.  Sometimes I want a crispy snack!  Freeze dried fruits are a great way to get that satisfying "crunch", and Healthy Munchy is perfect for that!    Great travel food, great snack packs!  And,a  great alternative for Halloween handouts for kids of all ages!

Celebrate National Berry Month with Welch's Berries ‘N Cherries

July – the month of barbecues, beach days and berries! July 1^st marked the start of a celebration for one of America’s most popular fruits – National Berry Month.

In honor of National Berry Month, Welch’s Fruit Snacks are celebrating with their most fitting flavor, Berries ‘N Cherries. The Berries ‘N Cherries flavored packets include the delicious savors of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry and Cherry, not to mention these treats make the perfect snack on any hot summer day. 

 My Thoughts

 There is nothing my kids love to have in their lunch box more than fruit snacks. They would eat them everyday if they could. I've tried a lot of brands and they all seemed pretty much the same.  But the fruit snacks from Welch's are unique because they are made from real fruit juice and they taste great! We received a box of  the Welch's Berries 'N Cherries  to try out and my kids were thrilled. Not only do they come in tasty fruit flavors, they are also fat free!

It didn't take much prompting to get my kids to eat these yummy fruit snacks, because they'll eat anything that looks like candy.  But I know that these are actually good for them. They loved the tasty fruity varieties. I tried them too. Even though I normally find the fruit snacks to be a little too sweet for me, Welch's were pretty tasty.  

We'll definitely be looking for Welch's Berries N' Cherries on the grocery store shelves in the future. They are perfect for lunches and for snacks on the go. With the back-to-school season just around the corner, they are a great alternative to all the sugary snacks lining the shelves. You can pack them in lunches or hand them out as  treats to your child's classroom parties! Look for them now in retailers nationwide.