Get ready for a new sugary delight and holiday cheer on a bun! These are the new flavor-forward releases you shouldn’t miss.
Holiday is the that time of the year when we witness exciting snack releases. Maybe you’re looking for something new and sweet or a modern twist to a classic item. Well, what you’re looking for is now available at HI-CHEW and Sam’s Club! Both brands are known for their efforts in delivering innovative products that offer new and exciting flavor experiences. Here’s everything we know about the latest drops that promise merry holiday snacking.
HI-CHEW
A new candy experience like no other awaits you at any retail store with HI-CHEW. The #1 soft candy brand in Japan is back again with a new product that you’re probably familiar with. If you’ve had a chance to try HI-CHEW’s Fantasy Mix, then you likely remember the fan-favorite Blue Raspberry. Well, that flavor is now available in its own stick packaging! You can now enjoy the HI-CHEW Blue Raspberry Stick on-the-go or share it with friends.
In 2022, when the HI-CHEW Fantasy Mix became wildly popular, the Blue Raspberry flavor also became a fast favorite. Fans loved the nostalgic and fantasy-like flavor profiles that offer something beyond traditional fruit flavors. Also, in March 2021, HI-CHEW conducted a survey that showed Blue Raspberry as the top 1 flavor choice among Millennial and Gen-Z consumers. This led to the addition of Blue Raspberry to the Fantasy Mix, along with Rainbow Sherbet and Blue Hawaii.
The HI-CHEW Blue Raspberry Stick can now be purchased on HI-CHEW.com, and it’s the brand’s first introduction to the classic stick format since the Sweet & Sour Watermelon back in 2020. As per Teruhiro Kawabe, CEO of Morinaga America, Inc., HI-CHEW’s stick offerings showcase some of their most popular flavors, and they’re excited to add Blue Raspberry to the roster. The brand is continuously finding ways to expand their flavor offerings, he added.
Sam’s Club
Now, let’s talk about Sam’s Club’s latest holiday offering, Holidog! The brand is taking their popular hot dog to a new level, allowing you to enjoy the best of both Christmas and New Year. And I mean that literally, because Sam’s Club lets you enjoy food favorites during both holidays on one bun, and on top of their classic hot dog!
Sam’s Club will have a Holidog pop-up cart in three cities, including Dallas, Nashville, and New York, to celebrate the holiday season. The best part? No membership is required for you to try any or all of these combos:
- Club Mash Up – Christmas cookies and mashed potatoes
- Samthing Sweet – Candy canes and pumpkin pie
- Season’s Meatings – Prime rib and turkey
As for the exact locations of the pop-up carts, refer to the following addresses below:
- New York City – Seaport, Fulton St & Water St, New York, NY 10038 (December 5, 11 am ET)
- Nashville – 315 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 (December 9, 11 am CT)
- Dallas – Pegasus Plaza, 1500 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201 (December 12, starting 11 am CT)
If you can’t find a Holidog pop-up cart near you, Sam’s Club suggests that you build your own Holidog creation! Start by picking your base, which could be a Beef Frank or Cheddar Cheese Pork Frank on a hot dog bun. Then, simply add your preferred Thanksgiving and Christmas toppings. Here are some items to consider:
- Thanksgiving toppings – Member’s Mark Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Apple Pie, or Smoked Whole Turkey
- Christmas toppings – Member’s Mark Christmas Cutout Cookies or Mark Fully Cooked Prime Rib, or Crushed Doscher’s Candy
You can take your Holidog another level higher by adding whipped cream, gravy, or cranberry sauce at no cost.
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From The Club
Looks like Blue Raspberry is gaining traction from consumers and about to become an iconic flavor for sweets. HI-CHEW‘s Blue Raspberry Stick reminded me of Crush’s new soda flavor, Electric Blue Razz, both of which are nostalgic creations! Meanwhile, Sam’s Club is over there doing what it does best: innovating. I haven’t thought that hot dogs could be enjoyed that way, and now I can’t stop thinking about the Club Mash Up, lol! Are you up for a #holidog party?
