The Pringles Minecraft Suspicious Stew snack chips are a new limited-edition product for avid fans of the namesake video game franchise to pick up this springtime. The snack chip flavor is inspired by the in-game item from the franchise and is reported to have a rich stew taste profile that will help players to put a flavor to the mysterious digital recipe. The snack chips feature specialty branding to make them instantly recognizable by players on store shelves, which includes pixelated imagery and more.
US Marketing Lead for Pringles Mauricio Jenkins commented on the Pringles Minecraft Suspicious Stew snack chips saying, "We challenged ourselves to bring the flavor of suspicious stew and its ingredients to crisp form, creating a flavor experience so delicious that both Minecraft players and non-players will reach for more."
Video Game-Themed Snack Chips
Pringles Minecraft Suspicious Stew is a Limited-Edition Product
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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