Nonni’s Biscotti hopes to sweeten up cookie aisle with new flavors

TULSA, Okla. Nonni’s Food Co., the maker of Nonni’s Biscotti, has announced the launch of two new biscotti flavors; caramel latte and mint cioccolati. The company said that it hopes to further growth in the cookie aisle.

Matt Duffy, Nonni’s marketing manager said in a release, “Due to unprecedented growth and consumer demand, Nonni’s Biscotti is expanding our line to include these delicious new flavors. Although cookie category sales have been generally flat for the past three years, Nonni’s Biscotti continues to generate phenomenal sales. The continued success of Nonni’s Biscotti is a result of our ongoing dialogue with the consumer, which helps us anticipate and meet their needs for flavor, portability and taste.”

Nielsen reported that Nonni’s Biscotti sales were up 38 percent in 2007 which reportedly accounted for 85 percent of the total growth in biscotti sales. The company said it expects sales to increase even further in 2008.

In addition to Nonni’s Biscotti, Nonni’s Food Co. also has New York Style brand pita chips and bagel chips and Old London melba toast snack crackers. Nonni’s products can be found at select grocers and premium food retailers.