Ocean Spray and Hershey’s collaborate on a new sweet real fruit treat

When it comes to balanced eating, the craving can be satisfied. Instead of avoiding a particular food choice, it is finding an option that fits. While many people appreciate that eating more fruits and vegetables is a part of those healthy eating considerations, there still can be a place for a piece of chocolate. With this new collaboration between Ocean Spray and Hershey’s, the sweet real fruit treat is the satisfying solution.

Chocolate covered fruit can be associated with some special occasions. When a romantic gesture is warranted, those chocolate covered strawberries can set the tone. While those desserts are delicious, it is not the only way to serve the chocolate and fruit concept. Any and every moment can be a little sweeter with that food treat.

The new collaboration between Ocean Spray and Hershey’s feature Milk Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Bites and Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherry Infused Cranberry Bites. The two offerings capture what the two food companies do best. Ocean Spray is synonymous with the sweet, tart fruit and Hershey’s is that iconic, luscious chocolate.

Speaking to this collaboration, Monisha Dabek, Chief Commercial Officer, USA, at Ocean Spray said, “What better way to build our snack portfolio than to partner with Hershey’s, the #1 milk chocolate brand in the U.S., offering our consumers the ultimate snack to evolve the dried fruit category. It’s important for us to create products that are made from real fruit, innovating how we feature the cranberry in a variety of flavor combinations for year-round snacking and sweet treats for the whole family.”

Expanding on that sentiment, Ernie Savo, President, Hershey Licensing Company said, “We are excited by this partnership and extension of our iconic Hershey’s brand into new snacking occasions. Ocean Spray is synonymous with cranberry, and we can’t think of better way to enjoy this wonderful superfruit than with an indulgent touch of delicious Hershey’s milk chocolate.”

Thinking about this new food offering, it brings the versatility that people crave. Whether eaten by the handful or added to a trail mix, those simple offerings are easy applications. Another choice would be to add a handful to yogurt or ice cream. It can make a tasty mix-in.

Although it might be difficult to bake with these food items, it could be a decorative element on top of a brownie. Instead of sprinkles or more chocolate chips, the Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherry Infused Cranberry Bites in contrast to a rich brownie would be delightful.

Overall, this addition to the Ocean Spray line will be well received. Given that many people enjoy the Greek Yogurt Dipped Cranberry Bites, the new chocolate varieties will definitely fly off the shelves.

The Milk Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Bites and Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherry Infused Cranberry Bites will be available at select retailers including Walmart, Publix, and other regional grocery stores.