Walmart selling Cleveland-natives' new take on PB&J
(WJW) – Walmart has picked up a new take on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and according to a press release, at the helm of the idea sits Cleveland-native Connor Blakley, a marketing guru who reportedly got his start when he was just a teen.
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The newly launched sandwiches, called Jams, are said to be a 'protein-packed and health-forward snack.'
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According to a press release, 'Each sandwich packs 10 grams of protein, with no seed oils, no high-fructose corn syrup, no dyes, and has jelly made with real fruit, making it a craveable option for athletes, parents, and on-the-go snackers of all ages.'
The launch of the sandwich also has star-power backing including professional soccer player Alex Morgan, NFL standouts CJ Stroud and Micah Parsons, as well as Poppi co-founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth and viral digital creators The LaBrants, said the release.
Jams are now available exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com.
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