Vidalia Sweet Onion Petals

Company: Inventure Foods Inc., Phoenix

Introduced: January (select convenience stores)

Distribution: National

Suggested Retail: $1.99 for a 2.25-oz bag and $2.49 for a 3.5-oz. bag

Product Snapshot: Vidalia Sweet Onion Petals is the first product in a new line of prepackaged snacks stemming from a licensing agreement between Inventure Foods and Vidalia Brands in Glennville, Ga. The better-for-you baked snack is made with real Vidalia sweet onion puree that is extruded in the form of an onion stick. It contains no trans-fat and 130 calories per serving.

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