The Carolina Nut Co. honey roasted chipotle peanuts

Company: The Carolina Nut Co.

Introduced: February 2016

Distribution: International

Suggested Retail Price: $3.99

Product Snapshot: Award-winning, nutritious, protein-packed Carolina Nut Co. Honey Roasted Chipotle Peanuts are the perfect choice for today's discerning snackers. A distinctive roasting process releases the pure essence of North Carolina peanuts while creating a crunch unmatched by any other cooking process.

Colossal in size and taste, Carolina Nut Co. flavored peanuts satisfy taste buds and satiate appetites while delivering more than 80 nutrients, fiber, and heart-healthy Omega 6s. The Honey Roasted Chipotle Peanuts--named Convenience Store News Best New Product of 2016 in the salty snacks category--are among the company’s 13 flavors of hand-roasted, North Carolina peanuts.

The variety of flavors affords buyers the opportunity to tailor offerings to their markets with traditional and time-tested, original flavors and those seasoned with new blends inspired by contemporary cuisine.

Wholesale and retail buyers from across the globe continue to introduce The Carolina Nut Co. product line to big-box, grocery, drug and specialty food stores. Packaging options include re-sealable bags and cans in a range of sizes. Private labeling opportunities are also available.

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