SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Airheads Gum

Air Heads Cherry Gum

Air Heads Blue Raspberry Gum

Air Heads Watermelon Gum

Maybe it’s just me, but these would’ve been cooler if they were big bubblegum pieces instead. We could blow Airheads with Airheads Gum. (Spotted by Keith at Ingles.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Coffee Ice Cubes

Starbucks Coffee Ice Cubes

The problem with Starbucks iced coffee is the ice. It melts, which turns the coffee into a watered down swill that you have to force chug down your throat because you need the caffeine and throwing it away would be a waste of your hard earned money.

But in the future that might not be an issue because about 100 Starbucks locations in St. Louis, Missouri and Baltimore, Maryland are testing ice cubes made with coffee. The photo above was sent in my Impulsive Buy reader Caitlin J at a Starbucks in Bel Air, Maryland.

At the participating locations, the coffee ice cubes can be added to any iced espresso or brewed coffee beverage for an extra 80 cents.

Update: Here’s a photo of what they actually look like. It was sent in by reader Juba who works at a location in Baltimore.

Starbucks Coffee Ice 2

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Twix Dark

Twix Dark

I see this and I just want to write the word “After” on the wrapper before the word “Dark.” I have no idea what Twix After Dark would involve, but it does sound exciting. (Spotted by David L at Circle K.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (CANDY EDITION) – 5/22/2017

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Kit Kat Miniatures Collection with Limited Edition Flavor of California Strawberry Kit Kat

Kit Kat Miniatures Collection with Limited Edition Flavor of California Strawberry Kit Kat

Flavor of California Strawberry Kit Kat Minis

Flavor of California Strawberry Kit Kat Minis

Here are more ways to get Flavor of California Strawberry Kit Kat, which are also great ways to share them or fill a piñata. (Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club and Dave C at Walmart.)

Twizzlers Rainbow Candy Straws

Twizzlers Rainbow Candy Straws

So, basically, they’re just regular Twizzlers with the ends chopped off. (Spotted by Sylvia at Dollar Tree.)

Morinaga Hi Chew Cola  Orange Soda Fizzies

Hi-Chew Cola & Orange Soda Fizzies

Hi Chew Lemon Sours Sticks

Hi-Chew Lemon Sours Sticks

Hi Chew Lime Sours Sticks

Hi-Chew Lime Sours Sticks

Hi Chew Grapefruit Sours Sticks

Hi-Chew Grapefruit Sours Sticks

(Spotted by Rachel C at 7-Eleven and Harmons.)

World Market Licorice  Fennel Dark Chocolate Bar

World Market Licorice & Fennel Dark Chocolate Bar

Um, yum? (Spotted by Rachel C at World Market.)

Taza Chocolate Dark Bark  Sea Salt  Almond Toasted Coconut and Pumpkin Seed

Taza Chocolate Dark Bark (Sea Salt & Almond, Toasted Coconut, and Pumpkin Seed)

(Spotted by Rachel C at Whole Foods.)

Albanese Sherbet Gummi Bears

Albanese Sherbet Gummi Bears

I had an Albanese gummi for the first time about two years ago and its soft texture and flavor made me agree that it could be the “World’s Best.” (Spotted by Rachel C at Dan’s Grocery Store.)

Unreal Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems

Unreal Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems

Unreal Crispy Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Unreal Crispy Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Unreal Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Unreal Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Will we someday see mini Unreal Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems stuffed into Unreal Crispy Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups? That would be unreal. (Spotted by Rachel C at Whole Foods.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

WEEKEND READING – 5/20/2017

Day 304- Trick or Treat!

Here are a few interesting junk food-related stories from the past week or so. Enjoy.

Two candy giants have spent years in court fighting over the shape of Kit Kat bars (via Quartz)

What It’s Really Like Being A Costco Sample Person (via Delish)

The Sad History of Hydrox Cookies, Which Were Probably Doomed Because They Were Called Hydrox (via Atlas Obscura)

A Brief History of the Chocolate Chip (via Mental Floss)

Here’s How I Turned My Junk Food Obsession Into A Successful Career (via Delish)

Image via flickr user slgckgc / CC BY 2.0

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