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USA Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chips Ahoy! releasing 'Stranger Things' cookies with surprise ingredient
Chips Ahoy! has officially entered the "Upside Down" with the release of a new and limited-edition treat inspired by Netflix's hit show "Stranger Things." The cookies, available for purchase at grocery stores nationwide this August, "blends the flavors of Chips Ahoy! with the world of 'Stranger Things,'" the brand says. According to a July 21 news release, the flavor profile of the Chips! Ahoy x "Stranger Things" limited-edition cookies were inspired by the Upside Down, a dark alternate dimension that has played a key role in every season of the show. Here's what to know about the cookies and how to get an early taste. 'Stranger Things' release dates: What we know so far about Season 5 What are Chips Ahoy! x 'Stranger Things' cookies? The cookies feature a new Chips Ahoy! chocolatey base, fudge chips and a red strawberry-flavored filling. "The brand's first-ever fruit-flavored filling peeks through the chocolatey cookie to represent the Rifts that are the entrance to the Upside Down," the company says. The limited-edition cookies also come in unique packaging that both "incorporates quintessential design elements from the show and a special glow-in-the-dark feature." When can fans get 'Stranger Things' cookies? The cookies will be available for purchase at grocery stores nationwide on Aug. 11, according to Chips Ahoy!. How to get Chips Ahoy! 'Stranger Things' cookies early "Stranger Things" fans don't have to wait until Aug. 11 to get their hands on the cookies since Chips Ahoy! has granted early access to the product through an inaugural pre-sale. Registration to pre-order the cookies "straight from the Upside Down" opened July 21 and is limited to the first 1,500 customers. Sign up here to pre-order the limited-edition cookie before it hits shelves on Aug. 11. More Chips Ahoy! and 'Stranger Things' collaborations In addition to the limited-edition cookies, Chips Ahoy! is releasing "retro-inspired Original Chips Ahoy! packs that harken back to the look and feel of the 1980s Chips Ahoy! packaging when 'Stranger Things' takes place." Chips Ahoy! is also inviting fans, starting Aug. 11, to step into the Upside Down, or in this case, an immersive augmented-reality game. It's accessible via a QR code printed on the package or by visiting "The brand that is Here for Happy is asking fans to find Chips Ahoy! cookies hidden throughout different levels of the game to increase their happy meter while in the Upside Down," Chips Ahoy! said. Playing the game, other than for the fun of it, gives you the chance to win exclusive prizes, including a "Stranger Things" Eddie Munson-inspired guitar as well as limited-edition "Stranger Things" merch. The game will be open from Aug. 11 through Dec. 31, the same day the final volume of "Stranger Things" Season 5 premieres on Netflix. When does 'Stranger Things' Season 5 come out? The fifth and final season of the Netflix original series will be released in three "volumes," with each batch having its own number of episodes and release dates. The first volume, consisting of four episodes, will be released on Wednesday, Nov. 26 followed by the second volume, with three episodes on Christmas. The last volume, the finale, premieres on New Year's Eve. Each volume will be available to stream on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on their respective release dates.
Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Ritz cracker products recalled from Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide
Boxes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches have been recalled from retail stores nationwide, including Walmart stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico and Target stores. The problem described in Mondelēz Global's recall notice sounds like a simple oopsy — individual six-packs of Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches in wrapping for Cheese Cracker Sandwiches — but can have horrible consequences. The cheese variety doesn't have peanuts, so incorrectly packed Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches won't have a warning about the presence of peanut, an allergen. As the notice states, 'People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product.' No company knows that more than Mondelēz. The company via its Chips Ahoy! brand found itself in the middle of a angry storm in 2017 after a teenager with a peanut allergy didn't see a warning about peanuts on Chips Ahoy! packaging and died after accidentally eating a cookie with peanuts. READ MORE: The teen ate a Chips Ahoy! cookie at a friend's house. She was dead 90 minutes later The outer boxes of the Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches have the correct allergen advisory statement, but that's useless if the individual packs are emptied out of the boxes. Mondelēz's recall notice said it 'discovered that film packaging rolls used to package individually wrapped products containing peanut butter may contain defects due to a supplier error.' The boxes recalled: ▪ Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, eight packs, best by Nov. 1, 2025, through Nov. 9, 2025, plant code 'AE.' ▪ Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 20 packs, best by Nov. 1, 2025, through Nov. 9, 2025 and Jan. 2, 2026, through Jan. 22, 2026, plant code 'AE.' ▪ Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 40 packs, best by Nov. 1, 2025, through Nov. 9, 2025, and Jan. 2, 2026, through Jan. 22, 2026, plant code 'AM.' ▪ Ritz Variety Pack, Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and Cheese Sandwiches, 20 packs, best by Nov. 2, 2025, through Nov. 9, 2025, plant code 'RJ.' Questions about this recall should be directed to Mondelēz at 844-366-1171. That's a 24/7 number, but the company says its 'customer relations specialists' are on 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mondelez Stock Gains as Wells Fargo Upgrades Rating, Raises Price Target
Mondelez International (MDLZ) stock was one of the biggest gainers on the S&P 500 Friday after Wells Fargo upgraded its rating and lifted its price target on the snacks and candy giant. Wells Fargo analysts lifted their rating to "overweight" from "equal weight" and raised their price target to $78 from $68, saying the "bull case feels more tangible" for the Chips Ahoy!, Oreo, and Sour Patch Kids parent. "While the company is confronting historical inflation in 2025, 1) pricing execution has been strong, 2) inflation looks likely to temper in 2026, and we see a recovery of earnings ahead," the analysts wrote. Mondelez International shares were up more than 3% in recent trading to about $68.50. They have gained roughly 15% this year. Read the original article on Investopedia Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Supermarket chain's popular item may disappear from shelves
There are certain products consumers tend to grow attached to. If there's a specific T-shirt brand that feels good against your skin, that's the one you're going to want to load up on. If a specific water bottle feels comfortable to drink out of and keeps your water at just the right temperature, you're going to want more than one. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter You can stock up on certain products once you find a winner. But with food, that's a lot more difficult. Related: Costco quietly drops popular product, saddens fans Food, by nature, has an expiration date. And that extends to shelf-stable products. It's true that you might buy a box of crackers with a "best by" date that's three months out. And you may even be okay to bust into those crackers six months after buying them without them tasting stale. But eventually, even non-perishable grocery items are going to go bad. You won't necessarily get sick from eating them. But the taste might be off. And that's a bad thing for snack products in particular. Losing a beloved supermarket product can be a huge blow. Even when you're able to find a similar item, if it's something that's a staple on your weekly grocery list, it's hard to say goodbye. And if you have kids who are picky, switching brands could be a problem. Related: Costco members angry over very personal product change That's what makes shopping at grocery stores like Trader Joe's so difficult. Trader Joe's is known for its rotating inventory. But that means you might fall in love with a given product, only to never find it again. And you can't just stock up on food products you really like, because eventually, their quality is going to decline. And in the case of perishable goods, you have even less leeway. While Trader Joe's discontinues products on a regular basis as part of its broad strategy, Aldi may be forced to remove a popular product for a different reason. Mondelēz International, the maker of popular cookie brands that include Chips Ahoy! and Oreo, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Aldi. Aldi is being accused of copying Mondelēz's packaging, and Mondelēz claims that Aldi's similar packaging is "likely to deceive and confuse consumers." Related: Trader Joe's makes a customer service decision Costco won't Mondelēz is suing for monetary damages and is asking that Aldi be barred from selling its "copycat" versions of Mondelēz's famous cookies. Of course, this isn't the first time Aldi has been called out for producing "knock-off" versions of brand names at a fraction of the price. The budget supermarket chain has created its own version of everything from Goldfish crackers to Velveeta cheese. Aldi is known for selling products made by its exclusive brands that are similar to national brands but priced much lower. This time, however, it may have taken things too far. All you need to do is look at a box of Aldi's chocolate sandwich cookies with vanilla filling to realize that the packaging could easily be mistaken for a box of Oreos if you're grabbing items off the shelf in a hurry. Of course, the upside is that Aldi's version will probably cost you a lot less. But it's easy to see where Mondelēz is coming from. That's bad news not just for fans of Aldi's version of the Oreo, but Aldi fans in general. More retail: Walmart CEO sounds alarm on a big problem for customersTarget makes a change that might scare Walmart, CostcoTop investor takes firm stance on troubled retail brandWalmart and Costco making major change affecting all customers If the chain is forced to pull this product, other food makers might come after Aldi for similar infringements. As a result, a number of your favorite low-cost Aldi products could disappear for good. And while you could stock up in case that happens, you'll want to do so with caution - because while actual Oreos are delicious, and knockoff Oreos are pretty darn good in their own right, stale Oreos are just plain gross. Related: Walmart makes key move to help 'older' Americans The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
7NEWS
04-06-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi over ‘copycat' packaging
Mondelez, maker of snacks like Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Nutter Butter, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Aldi, accusing the supermarket of 'blatantly' copying the packaging for its food products. In May, Mondelez, an Illinois corporation, submitted a 72-page federal complaint that claims Aldi uses similar packaging on its store items that 'trades upon the valuable reputation and goodwill' of multiple 'cookie and cracker snack products'. The corporation said in the court documents, which were obtained by that Aldi's packaging is 'likely to deceive and confuse consumers and dilute the distinctive quality of Mondelez's unique product packaging, and if not stopped, threaten to irreparably harm Mondelez and its valuable brands'. has reached out to Mondelez and Aldi for a comment. Mondelez is suing for monetary damages and is also asking that the court stop Aldi, which has its headquarters in Germany, from distributing the alleged 'copycats'. The suit did not specify the amount for damages. The suit contained side-by-side comparisons of Mondelez snacks next to items sold by the grocery chain. Next to images of Oreo, Wheat Thins, Nilla wafers and Ritz crackers were Aldi's Original Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Filling, Thin Wheat Original Crackers, Vanilla Wafers and Golden Round Crackers. Mondelez pointed out similarities in packaging colours, fonts and symbols. 'Defendant's business model involves an emphasis on low-priced private label products that resemble the look and feel of well-known brands,' Mondelez said about Aldi's marketing strategy. According to Mondelez, the company previously contacted Aldi about its 'copycat' items. The suit alleged that Aldi responded to the request by discontinuing or changing the flagged products. But the supermarket has since, according to the snack company, 'continued its patterns and practice of selling products in packaging which infringes the trade dress of numerous Mondelez products'. Aldi's dupes have been mentioned by customers over the years on social media. One Aldi Reddit thread compared the grocery chain's 'knockoff' of Velveeta cheese. An X user posted in 2023 that they enjoyed the dupes more than name brands. Many TikTok users have also shared videos of them trying Aldi ice cream flavours and comparing them to other brands. On Aldi's website, the company says it aims to save customers 'money on the food and products you want the most'. The supermarket described itself as 'the fastest-growing grocer in the U.S.' in a February press release. It also said it plans to open over 225 stores this year.
