News Briefs

A new shape is joining Pillsbury’s sugar cookie lineup. 

The brand recently unveiled its new Basketball Shape Sugar Cookies, which can be baked automatically or eaten straight from the package, the company shared. 

In addition, on the back of each package is the Ultimate Cookie Dunk bracket, which features a showdown between classic ice cream flavors and unique combinations, including tea, chocolate milk and honey. 

Consumers can find Pillsbury’s new Basketball Shape Sugar Cookies at retailers nationwide for an SRP of $7. 

There are not one, but two new additions to the Oreo family. 

New from the brand are the Double Chocolate Cakesters and Golden Birthday Cake flavors. 

The Double Chocolate Cakesters, a permanent addition, features a chocolate-flavored crème filling sandwiched between two chocolate snack cakes. 

The Golden Birthday Cake is a limited-time launch, and it contains two birthday cake-flavored crème with rainbow sprinkles sandwiched between two golden cookies. 

Consumers can find Oreo’s Double Chocolate Cakesters hitting shelves on Feb. 24 and the Golden Birthday Cake snacks will roll out on March 3. 

Cayman Jack is putting a bold new twist in its classic margarita. 

New from the brand is its Cayman Jacked line, which consists of beverages that contain a 10% ABV. 

Available in two flavors—original margarita and strawberry margarita—the new beverages feature notes of agave and lime for a blend of agave nectar notes, the brand shared. 

Consumers can find Cayman Jacked available for purchase nationwide in March. 

Totino’s Pizza Rolls is introducing a new flavor variety to its lineup—Ramen Noodles. 

Featuring a blend of pizza-inspired flavors with the slurpable goodness of ramen, the new launch is available in two flavors: 

• Cheese Pizza: Made with a blend of cheesy noodles, tomato sauce and oregano in a cup; and
• Buffalo-Style Chicken: Contains a blend of spicy buffalo sauce mixed with chicken and hints of cheesy noodles. 

Retailing for $1.88 each, Totino’s Pizza Rolls Ramen Noodles will be available at Walmart beginning in March. 

Premier Protein is adding a hint of zest to its popular line of Protein Shakes with a new flavor addition—Lemon Bar. 

The ready-to-drink shakes contain a blend of flavors that include lemon curd and shortbread cookies. 

Containing 30 g of protein, 160 calories and 1 g of sugar per serving, the beverage will be available for purchase for a limited time. 

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Hallmark said it is ready to help consumers grab whatever they need to make the day extra sweet. 

The company is showcasing a new collection of greeting cards and gifts that highlight themes such as romance, family and friends, as well as announcing a partnership with Kelsey Anderson. 

"I'm the kind of person that loves love. I write my friends and family love notes all the time, which makes this partnership with Hallmark so exciting," said Anderson. "Hallmark's greeting cards and gifts are the perfect way to shower your most important people with love this Valentine's Day."

Gifts consumers can shop from include build-a-bouquet paper flowers, as well as sentimental and silly greeting cards. 

Shoppers can purchase Hallmark’s Valentine’s Day selection online, as well as at Hallmark Gold Crown stores.