Newsweek New & Noteworthy: Products You Need to Try (May 21, 2025)
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Thomas' recently released new high protein bagels, Proactiv's got a treatment for redness, pimples and acne and Tate's Bake Shop launched delicious soft baked cookies. If you're searching for new products to try, we've got you covered.
Newsweek's New & Noteworthy, in partnership with the Best New Product Awards, is a weekly editorial feature that helps consumers discover the latest and greatest products! This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more. Follow along as we spotlight the innovations shaping tomorrow's trends.
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Lunchables PB&J
Lunchables PB&J.
Lunchables PB&J.
New & Noteworthy
Snack time is made easy with Lunchables PB&J Peanut Butter Sandwich & Dip! Available in Grape or Strawberry flavors, these snackable sandwiches are ready to dip and eat right out of the fridge. Each snack kit includes two snack-sized crustless peanut butter sandwiches and grape dip and comes in a single-serve convenient package that offers portable eating.
Buy Lunchables PB&J for $1.99.
Krusteaz Cheesecake Muffin Mix
Krusteaz Cheesecake Muffin Mix.
Krusteaz Cheesecake Muffin Mix.
New & Noteworthy
Krusteaz Cheesecake Muffin Mix combines a sweet and tangy cheesecake flavor with the soft, fluffy muffin texture consumers have come to love. The muffin base has warm notes of vanilla, cinnamon and honey to mimic the flavor profile of a traditional cheesecake crust. A luscious cheesecake filling pouch is included. Makers simply add water, oil and eggs. Krusteaz Cheesecake Muffin Mix has no artificial flavors.
Buy Krusteaz Cheesecake Muffin Mix for $3.99.
Thomas' High Protein Bagels
Thomas' High Protein Bagels.
Thomas' High Protein Bagels.
New & Noteworthy
New Thomas' High Protein Bagels are available in two flavors: Plain and Everything. They are made with a plant-based protein blend of soy protein isolate, pea protein isolate and fava bean proteins to ensure a complete amino acid profile and a deliciously satisfying texture. They are rolling out in stores now.
Buy Thomas' High Protein Bagels at a local store near you.
Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies
Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies.
Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies.
New & Noteworthy
Tate's Bake Shop has released soft, chewy and delicious cookies in two indulgent flavors: Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Chunk! Certified kosher, these soft-baked snack cookies are made with real, high-quality ingredients and offer a satisfyingly chewy texture for a unique twist on Tate's crispy cookies.
Buy Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies for $4.97.
Skintimate 2 in 1 Shave Oil
Skintimate 2 in 1 Shave Oil.
Skintimate 2 in 1 Shave Oil.
New & Noteworthy
Skintimate's 2 in 1 Shave Oils are made with aloe, vitamin E and shea, moisturizing and softening skin. These oils allow your razor to glide effortlessly over the skin for a comfortable and sleek shave for smooth and soft skin. Leave it on and rub it in after your shave routine as a hydrating after-shave oil to soothe your skin and reveal your glowing, radiant skin. It's available in Coconut Bliss and Fragrance Free.
Buy Skintimate 2 in 1 Shave Oil for $7.99.
Reese's Filled Pretzels
Reese's Filled Pretzels.
Reese's Filled Pretzels.
New & Noteworthy
Reese's Filled Pretzels provide a satisfying crunch and creamy peanut butter flavor with each nugget. They are perfect for kid's school snacks, a break between video calls or snacking at home. They are available in three sizes: 5-ounce bags, 9-ounce pouches and 18-ounce jars.
Buy Reese's Filled Pretzels for $5.19.
Proactiv Redness Correcting Spot Treatment
Proactiv Redness Correcting Spot Treatment.
Proactiv Redness Correcting Spot Treatment.
New & Noteworthy
Proactiv's Redness Correcting Treatment helps correct redness while also treating pimples and acne. It combines acne-fighting salicylic acid with skin-nourishing ingredients to calm irritated skin.
Buy Proactiv Redness Correcting Spot Treatment for $22.00.
Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Chocolate Caramel Brownie
Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Chocolate Caramel Brownie.
Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Chocolate Caramel Brownie.
New & Noteworthy
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Non-Dairy frozen dessert is certified vegan, with salted caramel swirls, almond toffee pieces and fudge brownies. Where salty meets sweet and chunk meets swirl!
Buy Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Chocolate Caramel Brownie for $4.68.
Superbelly Mango Passionfruit
blume Superbelly Mango Passionfruit.
blume Superbelly Mango Passionfruit.
New & Noteworthy
Blume's Superbelly is a refresher that gently hydrates with superfoods like inulin fiber, fermented apple cider vinegar and clinically studied probiotics which contribute to a healthy gut flora. It is now available in Mango Passionfruit!
Buy Superbelly Mango Passionfruit for $32.00.
Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread
Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread.
Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread.
New & Noteworthy
Jif's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread combines the creamy, peanutty goodness of Jif peanut butter with the sweetness of a chocolate-flavored spread. It contains 50 percent less sugar than the leading hazelnut spread with cocoa.
Buy Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread for $3.64.
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