PepsiCo boosts snack segment with 15 new flavours

PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand has released a spate of experimental new flavours to encourage growth in the snacks category.

Nobby’s nuts are now available in a Chilli & Lime Peanut & Cashew Nut Mix (200g), Smokey BBQ Peanut & Cashew Nut Mix (200g), Salt & Vinegar Peanuts (350g) and Satay Peanuts (350g).

Nobbys Chilli Lime Peanut Cashew Nut Mix 200g-1

The Nobby’s Peanuts 500g pack will also be upgraded to a 600g size.

Twisties has branched into two limited edition flavours of Cheeseburger and Cheesy Chilli, both available in a 90g pack size.

Red Rock Deli's new special edition flavours include Roast Tomato, Basil & Bocconcini Potato Chips, and Red Rock Deli Cheddar & Wholegrain Mustard Potato Chips.

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They are available for a limited time in 165g and 90g pack sizes.

Also new from Red Rock Deli are three new 'Special Reserve' flavours of Wagyu Beef and Champagne Vinaigrette in 150g and 65g packs, and Creamy Saffron in a 150g pack.

Under the Smith’s brand name, there are new chips called Duos, available in Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream; Chicken & Honey BBQ Sauce and Garlic Bread & Cheddar.

All flavours come in a 150g pack, while Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream and Garlic Bread & Cheddar are also available in a 90g pack.

And from Sunbites Grain Waves comes a new Cheddar flavour.

This will be widely available in a 175g pack, as well as a five-pack multipack in Woolworths.

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