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People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Don’t overlook the fruity flavors of Halloween

welchsBy Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor

Yes we all enjoy chocolate at every opportunity, but a different option to serve your favorite Trick or Treater this Halloween is Welch’s Fruit Snacks. In fact this year they are offering Halloween-themed box and pouch have custom Halloween-themed graphics with fun shapes which include a bat, witch, ghost, haunted castle, and pumpkin, and are perfect for trick-or-treating, lunchbox treats or office parties. The tasty better-for-you treats are a great alternative to the overflowing chocolate and candy options. I could not wait until Halloween to enjoy the handful of sample packages I received, they provide a tasty flavor boost when the mid-afternoon lull hits.

fruit roll upsAnother choice is to pass out individual packages of the Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups or Fruit by the Foot. I enjoyed all three samples they provided by favorite was the Fruit Roll-ups which really sparkled with it’s fruity flavor. Younger fans will likely get more of a kick out of the Gushers brand because it does offer an explosion of flavor.

Trick or Treaters will enjoy either the Welch’s Fruit Snacks or the Fruit Roll-ups from General Mills in their candy bucket Friday night — or in their lunch bag next week!