Kraft Mac & Cheese launches new limited-edition flavor
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Kraft announced that a new limited-edition mac & cheese flavor is hitting store shelves just in time for grilling season.
The company is a 'Smoky Barbecue' flavor, which fuses smoky and sweet barbecue spices with Kraft's signature cheesy, buttery taste. The product comes right as the weather begins to warm up and will be available through mid-summer.
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In addition, Kraft's snackable microwavable cups, which first launched 20 years ago, will now have their first-ever flavored cups, jalapeño and ranch flavors. Walmart will also carry an exclusive cup flavor, everything bagel.
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