Back to school with nuts.Planters Planters is an American snack food company under Kraft Foods manufacturing, best known for its nuts and the Mr. Peanut icon that symbolizes them. Started by Italian immigrants Amedeo Obici and Mario Peruzzi in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1906, it was incorporated in 1908 , manufactured by Trigon Snacks, is leading the way in healthy snacking with the launch of a new range of Trail Mix snacking nuts. The individual packs have been developed with convenience in mind and are aimed at teenagers and young adults. In the eight-strong range four of the products have been granted the use of the Real Choice logo which indicates that the products have been nutritionally nu·tri·tion n. 1. The process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues. 2. assessed and approved by the Health Education Trust (HET) Duncan Duncan, city (1990 pop. 21,732), seat of Stephens co., SW Okla., in an oil, farm, and cattle area; inc. 1892. There is an oil industry, and electronics, concrete, and apparel are manufactured. During the late 19th cent. Hill, Trigon's commercial director, said: "This growth is due to consumers 'trading up' into higher value nuts, plus an increase in demand for naturally healthy snacks. Diet endorsements have also played a role in educating consumers on the health benefits of nuts. "The overall nut market is showing strong growth all year round, fuelled by added-value products but our research revealed a gap in the youth market. Trail Mix meets the needs of today's younger consumers and will be available and a time and place that is convenient for them." Contact Trigon Snacks on 0800 7314454 or visit www.trigon-snacks.com |
|
|||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion