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Hardbite – Rugged All Natural

Hardbite – Rugged All Natural

The rugged line is Hardbite’s way of dipping into the wavy kettle chip market. They also market it as a product that made in small batches, and using all natural ingredients. It is certainly one…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on March 15, 2024November 24, 2023
Ritter Sport – Vegan Crunchy Almonds

Ritter Sport – Vegan Crunchy Almonds

Next in the line of Ritter Sport vegan chocolates is almonds. If I was a more skeptical and risk averse person when it comes to snacks, I would probably use this flavour to dip my…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on March 11, 2024November 19, 2023
Tirol Chocolate – Raisin Butter Sandwich

Tirol Chocolate – Raisin Butter Sandwich

Raisin butter sand sandwich cookies are a popular souvenir snack in Hokkaido, and it’s simply the combine two butter cookies with a butter cream centre with some sweet raisins. The raisins are usually rum raisins…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on March 8, 2024November 18, 2023
Haribo – The Smurfs

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…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on March 4, 2024November 18, 2023
Project Nice – Sea Salt Black Bean Veggie Snacks

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.…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on March 1, 2024November 12, 2023
La Cocina Foods – Siesta Tortilla Chips

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…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 26, 2024October 22, 2023
Ritter Sport – Honey Sea-Salt Almond Milk Chocolate

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…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 23, 2024November 12, 2023
Mintia Breeze – Clear Yogurt

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.…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 19, 2024November 5, 2023
Meiji – Poifull Drink Mix

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…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 16, 2024November 5, 2023
Hi-Chew – Peach to Pineapple Transformation

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…

  • by zbearviking
  • Posted on February 12, 2024October 27, 2023

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