Haribo – The Smurfs
I remember watching the Smurfs cartoon as a kid, but beyond the hazy memory of seeing them on the good old fashioned CRT boob tube, I don’t recall much about the show. I feel like…
Project Nice – Sea Salt Black Bean Veggie Snacks
Project Nice is a product line by Old Dutch foods that is vegan, plant based product with simple ingredients and has recyclable packaging. They also partner with an organization called KindLips that supports anti-bullying organizations.…
La Cocina Foods – Siesta Tortilla Chips
I’m not sure if I just haven’t been paying attention, or this is more of a local thing but La Cocina is a brand that started in Manitoba, but I didn’t find out about them…
Ritter Sport – Honey Sea-Salt Almond Milk Chocolate
When I think of the combination of honey and almond, I am reminded of Christmas. While not exactly the combination of honey and almond, I am reminded of those caramel popcorn clusters that have almonds…
Mintia Breeze – Clear Yogurt
Mintia is a pretty big deal in Japan, and it’s one of my favourite “mint” brands. I put mint in quotations because the exact definition of a mint will vary depending on who you ask.…
Meiji – Poifull Drink Mix
This is an interesting mix, to put it mildly. Perhaps it’s because I’m old now, but this mix isn’t particularly my jam. Soda flavoured snacks seem a bit excessive to me, given that most sodas…
Hi-Chew – Peach to Pineapple Transformation
The transformation gimmick is one that always looks really cool on paper but is very difficult to actually execute. The only reason I can confidently say this is different from the doubles or duo line…
Hi-Chew – Strong Strawberry
Some products try to do a glow up and use it as marketing to try and sell you a more expensive product. In this particular case they are trying to make the case that this…
Haribo – Weinland
I like to walk through and talk about why I make certain purchase decisions. Whether it’s a way for me to learn more about myself, or just rationalize a potentially poor purchase decision, it helps…
Ritter Sport – Vegan Roasted Peanut
Back at it again with vegan chocolate – Ritter Sport edition. I have a lot of faith in the brand, but it’s not entirely unfounded. They have proven that if nothing else, they can make…