Content about Nut butter

November 13, 2012
Quest Nutrition launches high-protein peanut butter cups

Quest Nutrition on Tuesday launched Quest Cravings Peanut Butter Cups, a high-protein chocolate candy with 20 g of protein per serving.

LOS ANGELES — Quest Nutrition on Tuesday launched Quest Cravings Peanut Butter Cups, a high-protein chocolate candy with 20 g of protein per serving. 

The peanut butter cups are made with non-Dutch processed 100% chocolate rich in amino acids, containing no soy, trans fats or sugar. Suggested retail price is $27.99 for a box of 12 packages, with two cups per package.

In September, Quest Nutrition introduced the Cravings line exclusively to Facebook fans. 

October 9, 2012
NUT-rition in a jar

Planters NUT-rition brand has entered the peanut butter category.

GLENVIEW, Ill. — Planters NUT-rition brand has entered the peanut butter category. NUT-rition peanut butter is nutrient-dense and a good source of energy, providing 6 g to 7 g of protein per serving and, depending on variety, at least five vitamins and minerals. The products have 0 g of trans fat per serving. The line — which includes Cinnamon Raisin Granola Nut, Banana Granola Nut and Berry Nut flavors — is available nationwide in 12-oz. jars, with a suggested retail price of $3.49 
to $3.99.

September 21, 2012
WowButter Foods rolls out peanut butter replacement

WowButter Foods has introduced a peanut butter replacement.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — WowButter Foods has introduced a peanut butter replacement.

Bridging the gap between allergic and nonallergic consumers, WowButter is a peanut-free spread that has a taste and texture just like peanut butter, the company said. Each jar also features school lunch identification stickers to assure that peanut-free and nut-free policies at schools are being followed, as well as call out the product as a nut-free item.

WowButter is available at many major retailers across the United States and Canada.

August 29, 2012
Planters adds peanut butter to NUT-rition line

Planters has re-entered the peanut butter business.

NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Planters has re-entered the peanut butter business.

The brand has launched new peanut butter varieties under its Planters NUT-rition line, which include such ingredients as bananas, granola, berries, raisins, cinnamon and nuts. As part of the launch, Planters has introduced a mascot for the products, named Peanut Butter Doug.

May 31, 2012
Clif Bar launches 100% organic line featuring CEO's namesake

Clif Bar on Thursday introduced its Clif Kit’s Organic line, featuring snack bars made with 100% organic fruit and nuts.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Clif Bar on Thursday introduced its Clif Kit’s Organic line, featuring snack bars made with 100% organic fruit and nuts.

The line was inspired by Kit Crawford, co-CEO of Clif Bar. Each bar contains just a handful of ingredients and is gluten-, soy- and dairy-free. The snack bar will be available in four flavors — berry almond, cashew, chocolate almond coconut and peanut butter.

Suggested retail price for the bars is $1.59.

May 24, 2012
Jif goes beyond peanut butter with new hazelnut spreads

Jif has extended its line with the launch of new hazelnut spreads.

ORRVILLE, Ohio — Jif has extended its line with the launch of new hazelnut spreads.

The line includes such new flavor varieties as Jif chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread and Jif mocha cappuccino-flavored hazelnut spread.

"As a brand with more than 50 years of peanut butter history, the new hazelnut spreads are a natural line extension for the No. 1 choice of choosy moms and dads,” J. M. Smucker VP corporate communications Maribeth Badertscher said. "Jif Hazelnut Spreads offer a delicious new way to make more memorable meals and moments."

January 25, 2012
Multi Grain Cheerios gets peanut butter treatment

Cheerios is extending its multigrain cereal line for the first time.

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheerios is extending its multigrain cereal line for the first time.

New Multi Grain Cheerios peanut butter cereal offers consumers the rich, indulgent flavor of peanut butter without derailing their diets by touting five whole grains and 110 calories per serving, the company said.

June 21, 2011
Planters re-enters peanut butter biz

Planters is bringing back its peanut butter business, according to published reports.

NEW YORK — Planters is bringing back its peanut butter business, according to published reports.

The company, which recently gave its Mr. Peanut brand mascot the chance to speak — giving him the voice of Robert Downey, Jr. — will reintroduce creamy and crunch peanut butter varieties, according to a New York Times blog. To mark the return into the peanut butter category, Planters is introducing a mascot for the products who will be called Peanut Butter Doug, the Times said.

May 10, 2011
Peter Pan gets natural

Peter Pan is expanding its lineup of peanut butter spreads with new no-stir varieties.

OMAHA, Neb. — Peter Pan is expanding its lineup of peanut butter spreads with new no-stir varieties.

New Natural Creamy, Natural Crunchy and Natural Honey Roast creamy peanut butter spreads are made with 100% natural ingredients and contain no high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, trans fat or preservatives, the company said.

February 9, 2011
SunButter offers sunflower seed fans a new way to enjoy snack

A creamy, no-stir sunflower butter that is free of peanuts, tree nuts and gluten will be introduced nationally this month by Red River Commodities.

FARGO, N.D. — A creamy, no-stir sunflower butter that is free of peanuts, tree nuts and gluten will be introduced nationally this month by Red River Commodities.

The company said it has expanded the SunButter line of products with its no-stir creamy butter that offers a distinctive robust sunflower seed flavor, but also features creamy texture akin to peanut butter, providing consumers with certain allergies the chance to enjoy a tasty treat without sacrificing their health.

January 24, 2011
Europa's gluten-free, meal-replacement bars make appearance at ECRM show

“The View” co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck aims to raise awareness around celiac disease, coupling her recently published book, "The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide," with a line of gluten-free, meal-replacement bars called Nogii in partnership with Europa Sports Products.

SAN ANTONIO — “The View” co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck aims to raise awareness around celiac disease, coupling her recently published book, "The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide," with a line of gluten-free, meal-replacement bars called Nogii in partnership with Europa Sports Products.

August 17, 2010
Justin's chocolate butters now available at Whole Foods

A brand of organic and all-natural nut butters will roll out its new line of...