Kellanova brand Cheez-It has partnered with Molson Coors brand Coors Light to launch limited-edition Beer Cheese-flavoured crackers comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Snack brand Cheez-It has announced a co-branded product collaboration with beer brand Coors Light to launch limited-edition Cheez-It Coors Light Beer Cheese-flavoured crackers. The release marks the first official beer brand partnership in the history of the Cheez-It brand. Scheduled to hit US retail shelves in August 2026, the product is engineered to capture consumer demand during the transition from late-summer outdoor gatherings into the autumn sports and tailgating season. Co-Branding Strategy The partnership unites two established CPG and beverage portfolios, Kellanova's Cheez-It and Molson Coors' Coors Light, to leverage cross-category brand equity during peak seasonal snack purchasing windows. By translating a traditional pub and tailgating dip profile into a shelf-stable baked snack, both manufacturers aim to engage adult consumers looking for savoury pairing options for social gathering occasions. Nicole Sorensen, Vice President of Marketing for Cheez-It, stated that the development was focused on adapting popular cheese dip profiles into new formats for the brand's core consumer base. Matt Carpenter, Vice President of Marketing for the Coors Family of Brands, noted that bringing Coors Light's flavour notes into a real-dairy baked cracker format allows the brand to extend its reach across game-day snacking occasions. Product Formulation and Specifications The limited-edition crackers combine Cheez-It’s standard real-cheese baked dough structure with a custom savoury seasoning profile developed to mirror beer cheese dip: 🧀 100% Real Cheese Base: Baked using standard real cheese dough to maintain the brand's traditional crunch and texture. 🍺 Beer Cheese Seasoning: Formulated with a savoury, tangy sauce profile complemented by subtle toasted spices. Availability and Distribution The Cheez-It Coors Light Beer Cheese flavoured crackers are scheduled for national deployment across US food, mass, and regional retail channels starting in August 2026. The product will be offered in standard retail box packaging at a suggested retail price (SRP) of US$4.99, available for a limited time while supplies last through the autumn trading period. New Products Cheez-It and Coors Light Partner for Limited Edition Beer Cheese Crackers Eddie Sanders July 22, 2026 Snacking Khloud Launches at Costco with Value-Size White Cheddar Protein Popcorn New Products Grenade Launches Soft Core Protein Bar Range New Products Luray Peanut Company Partners with Texas Pete to Launch Flavoured Boiled Peanuts New Products Popcorn Kitchen Launches Munch Mix Range Snacking New Products Food Alcohol Related news

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Rich Hull CEO, Miso Robotics How could your technology solutions improve planning and consistency? Miso is built to close that gap on both fronts. Flippy executes the fry station the same way every single time, twice as fast as a human, with zero variance based on who is working the shift. That means the food your guest gets in one location matches what they get in every other location, every time. On the operations side, Zippy is an employee revenue engine and AI shift manager that gives operators AI-powered labour forecasting, employee task management, and real-time store performance data, so managers are putting the right people in the right roles instead of just filling shifts. That is what drives service quality, and it is why operators using our platform and our products see measurable improvements in guest satisfaction scores. How does an AI-driven, conversational interface like Zippy cut through the clutter and provide actionable ROI metrics? The problem with most restaurant data tools is that they tell you what happened last week. By the time a manager is reading that report, the scheduling decision that hurt them last Saturday is already baked in. Zippy is built around real-time visibility so operators can make decisions that actually change outcomes, rather than just explain them after the fact. If labour is trending wrong today, you can see it and act on it now. What makes that actionable, rather than just another dashboard, is how Zippy delivers the information. Instead of forcing managers to navigate reports and stitch data together themselves, Zippy brings a conversational AI experience to restaurant operations so an operator can simply ask what happened at a location, why a metric shifted, or how a scheduling change is tracking against sales. The answer comes to you, instead of you having to go find it. Does Flippy improve worker safety and staff morale? Yes, and this is one of the outcomes of which we are proudest. Burns from the fry station are the number one workers' compensation claim in the QSR industry. Flippy eliminates that exposure entirely. That is not a small thing when you consider what fry station workers have historically dealt with: hot oil, relentless pace, repetitive strain, and a job that burns people out physically. What we did not fully anticipate was how much employees would actually embrace working alongside Flippy. We see 90%+ employee favorability in our deployments. One of our operator partners documented a reduction in employee walking distance that cuts physical fatigue significantly, and they credit Flippy with improving retention on their team. What does the future commercial kitchen look like? The future commercial kitchen is AI-powered, data-driven, and still fundamentally human. We are not building toward a kitchen with no people in it. We are building toward a kitchen where people are doing work that is safer, more skilled, and more satisfying, while the machine handles the repetitive and dangerous tasks it is better suited for. For Miso specifically, the trajectory is toward a fully connected operation. Flippy handles the physical execution at the fry station. Zippy, our next-generation employee revenue engine and AI shift manager, handles the intelligence layer: forecasting, scheduling, performance insights, and employee engagement. As those products deepen their integration, operators gain something the industry has never had before, which is a single AI layer that sees the entire operation and helps them run it better in real time. 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Tom Holland's non-alcoholic beer brand BERO has partnered with Sony Pictures to launch limited-edition Spider-Man Brand New Day collectable cans. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Non-alcoholic beer brand BERO has announced a limited-edition co-branded packaging release in partnership with Sony Pictures to mark the upcoming theatrical launch of Spider-Man: Brand New Day . Timed ahead of the film’s national release on 31 July, the collaboration introduces custom collectable cans across the brand's direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce channel and select cinema circuits across the United States. The campaign connects consumer packaged goods with theatrical film promotions, leveraging founder equity to drive product trial across both physical venue concessions and digital retail channels. Where Is The Product Available? The limited-edition release features custom artwork inspired by the film across BERO's core product lineup. The rollout strategy targets both cinema-goers and DTC subscribers ahead of the summer blockbuster trading period. Key distribution parameters for the promotional release include: Direct to Consumer: Available in six-pack configurations through the brand's primary e-commerce platform starting 20 July. Cinema Concessions: Physical availability across select US theatre networks, including Alamo Drafthouse and Studio Movie Grill, while supplies last. Promotional Timing: Rollout commenced on 20 July, establishing retail presence ten days prior to the film's global premiere on 31 July. By placing non-alcoholic craft beer into cinema beverage programmes, the brand expands its out-of-home footprint beyond traditional on-premise bars and grocery channels. Entertainment Integration The partnership represents a direct crossover between entertainment intellectual property and beverage branding. Because BERO was co-founded by actor Tom Holland, who stars in the film franchise, the collaboration provides a direct connection between the product and the film's lead talent. John Herman, Chief Executive Officer of BERO, stated that the release connects the brand's core focus on shared social occasions with a major global film launch, offering fans an experiential touchpoint through entertainment and non-alcoholic beer options. Product Variant The collectable packaging design is applied exclusively to one of the brand's flagship non-alcoholic beer styles: 🍺 Kingston Golden Pils: A non-alcoholic golden pilsner packaged in limited-edition six-packs featuring custom Spider-Man: Brand New Day artwork. About BERO BERO is an American non-alcoholic beer brand co-founded by actor Tom Holland and chief executive John Herman. Formulated as a premium alternative to traditional beer, the brand produces a range of malt-based non-alcoholic beverages distributed through e-commerce platforms, speciality retail, and select hospitality channels. Beverage Tom Holland's BERO Launches Limited Edition Spider-Man Cans Ahead of Movie Release Dan B July 22, 2026 Soft drinks Zevia Partners with Cardi B for Real Talk Interpreter Campaign Foodservice bb.q Chicken Launches Feel Crunch Chicken and Announces K-Pop Partnership New Products Dunkin Launches Kylie Jenner Pink Summer Beverage Range People The Fresh Market Partners with Carla Hall to Launch Charitable Meal Kits Marketing Packaging New Products Beverage People Business & Finance Related news

Sweet Robo and Santa Cruz Fun Foods have commercially launched robotic ICEE Cotton Candy Machines across North American retail and entertainment channels. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Confectionery robotics manufacturer Sweet Robo has announced the commercial launch of its new ICEE Cotton Candy Machine lineup, developed in partnership with Santa Cruz Fun Foods, the exclusive licensee of ICEE Cotton Candy. Following an initial trade preview at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas, the companies have commenced commercial deployments across North American retail, entertainment, and high-footfall commercial venues. The initial production batch of 100 machines is shipping to commercial clients during summer 2026. The platform combines ICEE's flavour portfolio with automated robotics to supply freshly spun cotton candy on demand. Retail Automation The collaboration aligns with a broader industry trend toward retail automation and interactive experiential foodservice. By converting established beverage and confectionery flavour profiles into an automated on-demand product, the platform aims to provide commercial operators with a turnkey, low-labour attraction. Piny Vind, Chief Executive Officer of Sweet Robo, stated that the partnership combines established brand equity with robotics to deliver interactive engagement while offering venue operators a new revenue-generating asset. Ken Whiting, President of Santa Cruz Fun Foods, added that the commercialisation of the platform provides consumers with a new format to access established brand flavours across interactive retail touchpoints. Machine Specifications The commercial release incorporates two distinct machine configurations engineered for varying footfall levels and floor-space constraints: 🤖 ICEE Cotton Candy Vending Machine: A standalone, fully automated self-service unit developed for high-footfall environments, including shopping centres, family entertainment centres, amusement parks, and cinema foyers. 🍦 ICEE Cotton Candy Mini Pro: A compact countertop model engineered for point-of-sale placement across convenience stores, service stations, and speciality retail locations. Each machine model is equipped to dispense between four and six distinct flavour options, incorporating several of ICEE's core brand varieties. Commercial Deployment and Supply Chain Sweet Robo's proprietary automation technology prepares and shapes the cotton candy dynamically upon customer order, eliminating the need for pre-packaged inventory management by venue staff. The initial shipment of 100 units began dispatching from manufacturing facilities at the end of June 2026, with primary venue installations and commercial operations deploying through the summer trading period. Technology Sweet Robo and Santa Cruz Fun Foods Launch Automated ICEE Cotton Candy Machines Dan B July 22, 2026 Facilities Haribo Opens New £35M Warehouse West Yorkshire Facility New Products SmartSweets Expands Into Fruit Snack Category With Low Sugar Range Confectionery Fazer Completes Acquisition of Swedish Candy Maker Aroma New Products Mondelez International Launches Sour Patch Kids Besties to Target Gen Z Sharing Trend Technology Business & Finance New Solutions Confectionery Snacking Related news

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De'Longhi has introduced the Magnifica Duo, an automatic espresso machine engineered for dual hot and cold milk beverages. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Italian coffee equipment manufacturer De'Longhi has expanded its automatic espresso portfolio with the North American launch of the Magnifica Duo. Building on the company's global Magnifica platform, where a unit is sold every three minutes worldwide, the new appliance integrates dual-temperature brewing technology to process both hot and iced coffee creations from a single countertop unit. The commercial release arrives as consumer demand for cold coffee, iced lattes, and year-round cold brew options continues to accelerate across domestic and commercial coffee hardware sectors. Hardware Innovation The development of the Magnifica Duo addresses shifting consumer drinking habits by combining hot espresso preparation with cold foam capabilities. Rather than requiring separate appliances or manual milk preparation, the machine incorporates two dedicated, detachable milk carafes engineered for hot microfoam and cold foam applications. Eliza Woolston Sheffield, President of De'Longhi North America, stated that the machine was designed to provide flexibility for multi-beverage households, allowing users to transition between classic warm espresso drinks and chilled coffee formats within a single automated platform. Technical Specifications The appliance integrates three distinct extraction methods to handle espresso, drip coffee, and rapid cold brew processing. Key technical specifications and hardware capabilities include: ☕ 20 Preset Beverage Recipes: One-touch preparation for classic cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites, iced lattes, iced cappuccinos, and drip coffee. 🥛 LatteCrema Hot & Cool Technologies: Dual dedicated carafes engineered to switch between hot milk microfoam and cold foam texturing. ⏱️ Rapid Cold Extraction: Proprietary brewing cycle designed to produce cold brew coffee in under three minutes without traditional long-steeping hours. ⚙️ Integrated Conical Burr Grinder: Features 13 adjustable grind settings to process fresh whole coffee beans for each extraction cycle. 🖥️ Intuitive Colour Display: Interface featuring dedicated recipe icons and multi-step navigation for streamlined beverage selection. 👤 Customisable User Profiles: Allows saving custom beverage parameters across three distinct user profiles, including size, coffee strength, and brewing temperature. Regional Availability The introduction of the Magnifica Duo reinforces De'Longhi's strategy to expand its automated countertop espresso footprint across North America. By offering cold-foam functionality alongside traditional espresso extraction, the brand aims to capture higher-margin consumer hardware sales driven by the popularity of cold coffee formats among younger consumer demographics. The Magnifica Duo has commenced its commercial rollout in the United States at a suggested retail price of US$999.95 via DeLonghi.com and nationwide retail partners. Concurrent distribution in Canada has launched at CA$1,299.99 through direct digital and regional retail channels. Coffee & Tea De'Longhi Launches Dual-Temperature Magnifica Duo Automatic Espresso Machine Eddie Sanders July 22, 2026 Coffee & Tea Mago Maga to Launch Roma-X AI Home Coffee Roaster on Kickstarter Coffee & Tea TUNI Launches E2 Gen3 Espresso Machine with Dual Boiler System New Products Terra Kaffe Launches Aero Milk Frother and Matcha Latte Maker Coffee & Tea SharkNinja Launches At-Home Premium AutoBarista Fully Automatic Espresso Technology Coffee & Tea New Products Related news

Kraft Heinz brand Philadelphia has introduced Philadelphia Lactose Free cream cheese across US retail channels, combining real dairy. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Food Kraft Heinz The Newsroom Kraft Heinz brand Philadelphia has announced the US launch of Philadelphia Lactose Free cream cheese, marking the brand's first entry into the lactose-free cream cheese segment. Scheduled to roll out across major nationwide retailers in August 2026, the product is formulated to deliver the taste and texture of original dairy cream cheese for lactose-sensitive consumers. The launch forms part of Kraft Heinz’s ongoing portfolio modernisation strategy, aiming to expand category participation by addressing evolving consumer dietary preferences and digestive wellness needs. Functional Formulation The development of Philadelphia Lactose Free addresses a significant consumer base in the United States, where an estimated 50 million individuals experience lactose intolerance. According to market research cited by Kraft Heinz, the global lactose-free dairy market is projected to reach nearly USD $28 billion by 2033, driven by sustained consumer demand for digestive-friendly dairy options. Following a two-year research and development process, the formulation combines traditional dairy ingredients with enzyme processing to maintain product integrity: 🧀 Real Dairy Base: Formulated with fresh milk and real cream, avoiding plant-based substitutes or synthetic thickeners. 🧬 Lactase Enzyme Addition: Incorporates lactase enzymes to break down lactose sugars, making the dairy base digestible for lactose-sensitive individuals. 🌱 Clean Label Profile: Manufactured without added preservatives, artificial flavours, or synthetic dyes. 🥣 One-to-One Substitution: Functions as a direct 1-to-1 substitute for standard cream cheese across culinary applications, including baking, cooking, and spreads. Retail Expansion The introduction expands Philadelphia's addressable consumer base while reinforcing its position within the US cream cheese category. By positioning the product as a versatile ingredient for cooking and baking alongside morning breakfast usage, the business aims to drive incremental volume across multiple eating occasions. Maddy Zingle, Vice President of Marketing at Philadelphia Cream Cheese, stated that the development was focused on providing lactose-sensitive consumers with a real dairy option that avoids flavour or textural compromises in cooking and baking applications. Philadelphia Lactose Free will commence its national retail deployment in August 2026, securing placement in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside the brand's core product portfolio. New Products Kraft Heinz Launches Philadelphia Lactose Free Cream Cheese across US Dan B July 22, 2026 New Products Cacique Foods Launches Authentic Mexican Shredded and Grated Cheese Line Dairy Lactalis Canada Agrees Deal to Acquire Agropur Speciality Cheese Assets New Products Lactalis USA Launches Breakstone’s Single-Serve Cottage Cheese Cups New Products Organic Valley Launches Organic Cheese Snack Sticks Nationwide New Products Health & Nutrition Food Dairy Related news

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Industry Overview Exclusive Trend Liquid Concentrates are Redefining Coffee Convenience The out-of-home coffee sector thrived on a simple consumer compromise: paying a premium for café-quality beverages that were impossible to replicate at home without expensive, complex machinery. with nearly half of the UK workforce operating in a hybrid model and embracing behavioural shifts like "coffee badging," Read more Latest Insights nutribullet's Flavour of the Year: Protein Caramel Horchata Ice Cream Kitchen appliance brand nutribullet has crowned Protein Caramel Horchata Ice Cream as its inaugural Flavour of the Year following a global campaign promoting its nutribullet Chill frozen dessert maker. Born from the global "Scoops Around the World" campaign, Spain's warm, cinnamony, and protein-packed creation takes the ultimate dessert title. Flavours & Colours Trend July 21, 2026 Pukka: Bleached and Unbleached Tea Bags? Organic tea producer Pukka Herbs has addressed consumer misconceptions regarding bleached and unbleached tea bags, highlighting the impact of lignin on herbal flavour profiles. Coffee & Tea Analysis July 20, 2026 Beating The Heat: Frozen Slush Drinks The frozen beverage sector, historically dominated by high-sugar, neon-colored convenience store slushies, has emerged as a dynamic frontier for functional nutrition, premiumization, and technological disruption. Driven by rising global temperatures, a persistent consumer demand for affordable luxuries. Beverage Trend July 15, 2026 Starbucks: Cold Foam is Driving Fruit Flavoured Innovation Starbucks is expanding its cold beverage portfolio by using cold foam as a functional platform to integrate fruit and botanical flavours into its core coffee menu. By utilising cold foam as a distinct layer on cold brew, iced coffee, and espresso-based drinks, the company is able to introduce complex flavour combinations. Coffee & Tea Analysis July 7, 2026 UK Digital Restrictions and Commercial Autonomy: Reshaping Teen Consumption The UK Food and Beverage sector is witnessing a rapid structural shift in how it engages with teenagers. Concurrently, legislative pressures concerning youth digital safety, such as discussions around banning social media for under-16s, are forcing a pivot in marketing strategies. Retail Analysis July 6, 2026 Global Cost of Living: Milk and Bread As we pass the mid-point of 2026, the global grocery sector is operating within a state of “fragile stabilisation.” While the headline-grabbing hyper-inflation of previous years has cooled to a manageable 3-4% across major economies, the underlying economics of the supermarket shelf tell a far more complex story. 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The out-of-home coffee sector thrived on a simple consumer compromise: paying a premium for café-quality beverages that were impossible to replicate at home without expensive, complex machinery. with nearly half of the UK workforce operating in a hybrid model and embracing behavioural shifts like "coffee badging," Trend Liquid Concentrates are Redefining Coffee Convenience The out-of-home coffee sector thrived on a simple consumer compromise: paying a premium for café-quality beverages that were impossible to replicate at home without expensive, complex machinery. with nearly half of the UK workforce operating in a hybrid model and embracing behavioural shifts like "coffee badging," July 22, 2026 Go Subscribe to weekly updates Email* Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit Related News The UK beverage landscape is undergoing a structural realignment. For decades, the growth of the out-of-home (OOH) coffee sector was fueled by a simple consumer compromise: paying a premium for café-quality extraction that was historically impossible to replicate at home without expensive, high-maintenance machinery. Today, that compromise is dissolving. A new wave of ambient and chilled liquid concentrates is bridging the gap between high-street quality and home convenience. Driven by macroeconomic pressures on household budgets, rising commodity costs, and the permanent integration of hybrid work, the "decentralised barista" model is transferring volume from city-centre coffee shops directly to the home kitchen. Market Trends The traditional café sector is facing a severe macroeconomic crucible. While the UK coffee shop market continues to expand in total valuation, on track to reach £13.7 billion by 2030, individual store margins are being eroded by unprecedented wholesale commodity price shocks. These commodity spikes, coupled with soaring energy bills and labour cost inflation, have forced high-street operators to pass expenses onto consumers. The average price of an out-of-home latte has risen by 17% since 2022, hovering at approximately £3.51. After accounting for VAT, rent, wages, and raw materials, brick-and-mortar operators are left with razor-thin net margins of less than £0.25 per cup. This dramatic pricing surge has opened a significant "value gap." Consumers who once viewed their daily £3.50+ coffee shop run as an inelastic luxury are actively seeking cost arbitration. However, having developed highly sophisticated speciality beverage preferences over the last decade, they refuse to regress to traditional instant coffee. Liquid concentrates have emerged as the ideal intermediary solution: offering authentic espresso and botanical extractions without the capital expenditure of bean-to-cup machinery. The Hybrid-Commute Shift The fundamental catalyst for this market shift is the relocation of the consumer. Currently, 48% of the UK workforce operates in a hybrid model. This transition has permanently disrupted the "daily commute" consumption occasion. Furthermore, the behavioural phenomenon of "coffee badging", where hybrid employees go into the physical office just long enough to show their face and grab a coffee before returning home to work, proves that modern workers treat physical presence as a tactical, temporary event. About 44% of hybrid workers admit to coffee badging. This behavioural pattern relocates the vast majority of their daily beverage consumption to the home office, creating a high-volume demand for premium, ultra-fast preparation methods. Little’s Iced Coffee Concentrate Sticks Targeting the on-the-go commuter and travel demographic, Little’s has packaged high-quality iced coffee concentrates into single-serve stick sachets. This format directly addresses the premiumization of convenience, offering zero-added-sugar, highly portable premium coffee options for hybrid workers split between home, transit, and hot-desking offices. Starbucks Coffee Craft Concentrate Leveraging the formidable scale of the Nestlé and Starbucks Global Coffee Alliance, this launch targets premium espresso replication. Utilising 100% Arabica beans, the product allows consumers to recreate signature café drinks by simply adding water or milk. This represents a strategic attempt by Nestlé to protect its premium market share against challenger brands. Kenco Espresso Concentrate Designed with versatility and ease-of-use at its core, Kenco’s liquid espresso concentrate aims to capture year-round drinking occasions, particularly cold beverages. Liquid concentrates excel in iced formats because, unlike instant granules, they dissolve instantly in cold liquids. PerfectTed Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Concentrates Perhaps the most significant technical breakthrough in the botanical space, this product addresses a major industry pain point. Preparing traditional matcha requires specialised whisks, temperature-controlled water, and sieves to prevent clumping and oxidation. PerfectTed's four-year R&D cycle resulted in a shelf-stable, liquid-suspension ceremonial matcha that pours smoothly, eliminating the preparation friction that had restricted matcha consumption to speciality cafés. Overview

Mason Dixie Foods has expanded its club retail footprint with the exclusive rollout of an eight-count Chicken Biscuit Sandwich across select US Costco regions. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Frozen comfort food producer Mason Dixie Foods has announced the expansion of its club retail portfolio with the launch of its new Chicken Biscuit Sandwich. The product is rolling out exclusively across participating Costco warehouse locations in the Northeast, Bay Area, and San Diego regions of the United States. Offered in an eight-count multi-pack format, the new launch positions the clean-label brand within the fast-growing frozen breakfast and convenient hand-held meal categories, targeting club channel consumers seeking comfort food options made without synthetic additives. Club Channel Retail Expansion The release marks a continuing relationship between Mason Dixie Foods and Costco, expanding the brand's presence beyond its core scratch-style biscuit, burrito, and waffle lines into frozen chicken sandwiches. The launch addresses sustained consumer demand for high-protein, quick-preparation breakfast and snacking items that avoid artificial preservatives or complex chemical ingredient lists common in traditional fast-food offerings. Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mason Dixie Foods, stated that the development of the sandwich was focused on offering consumers clean-label alternatives to traditional QSR drive-thru menu items while scaling volume through multi-pack warehouse distribution. Formulation and Specifications The product applies the brand's established scratch-made baking standards to a classic hand-held format, combining real butter biscuits with antibiotic-free poultry. The key product features and specifications include: 🍗 Seasoned Chicken Patty: Made with crispy chicken breast meat seasoned in the brand's proprietary house-blend spice formulation, free from antibiotics and artificial preservatives. 🧈 Buttermilk Biscuit Base: Formulated using Mason Dixie's clean-label buttermilk biscuit recipe, made with real butter and simple pantry ingredients. ⏱️ Convenience Preparation: Engineered for microwave heating in under three minutes, delivering 11 grams of protein per individual serving. Availability The Chicken Biscuit Sandwich is packaged in an eight-count box format with a suggested retail price (SRP) of US$15.99. The initial rollout phase is restricted to Costco warehouse locations across three strategic regional trading hubs: the US Northeast, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, California. The brand will assess regional sales velocity to inform potential wider distribution across Costco's national warehouse network. New Products Mason Dixie Foods Launches Clean-Label Chicken Biscuit Sandwich at Costco Eddie Sanders July 22, 2026 New Products Just Shrimp Launches Shrimp Nuggets in Harris Teeter New Products Morey's Launches Exclusive Seafood Variety Packs at Sam's Club Logistics & Supply Chain PeriShip Mitigates Logistics Risks for Perishable Shipments During Summer Heat Business & Finance Vertical Cold Storage Acquires Dothan Refrigerated Warehouse to Scale Regional Footprint Food New Products Snacking Related news