Setton Farms Expands Chocolate Pistachio Line with Cranberry Variety
Setton Farms is expanding its chocolate-covered pistachio lineup with the launch of Dark Chocolate Pistachios & Cranberries with Sea Salt, a new product combining California pistachios, dried cranberries, dark chocolate and sea salt.
The product builds on Setton’s existing Dark Chocolate Pistachios with Sea Salt and is part of the company’s broader effort to expand its premium snacking portfolio.
“The Dark Chocolate Pistachios & Cranberries with Sea Salt were a natural progression in our premium line of chocolate pistachios,” said Mia Cohen, COO of Setton Farms. “Indulgent yet healthy, this product is sure to be a fan favorite in the snack market.”
The new snack pairs pistachios with soft, chewy cranberries and dark chocolate, creating a sweet-and-savory mix designed for consumers looking for both indulgence and nutritional value.
Each serving provides 3 grams of protein, according to Setton Farms. The product is also vegan and Kosher and is packaged in 6-ounce resealable bags.
Setton is positioning the new item for several uses beyond traditional snacking, including baking and charcuterie boards.
“Our line of Dark Chocolate products is available in 6-ounce resealable bags, but in our experience, they usually don’t last long enough to use the reseal,” said Joseph Setton, executive vice president of Setton Farms. “And the fresh new packaging aligns perfectly with the Dark Chocolate Pistachios with Sea Salt released earlier this year.”
The company has been producing chocolate-covered pistachios for more than 20 years under its Original Dark Chocolate Pistachio brand. It recently reformulated that offering with the launch of Dark Chocolate Pistachios with Sea Salt.
Setton’s experience with chocolate-covered nuts goes back even further. The company has been panning chocolate over nuts for both bulk and retail products since 1994.
Its roots in specialty foods date to 1959, when brothers Joshua and Morris Setton opened a bakery in Brooklyn. The family later expanded into gourmet retail stores and wholesale distribution before building its pistachio operations.
Today, Setton operates as a vertically integrated pistachio producer and marketer, offering both in-shell and shelled products.
The company has also broadened its flavored pistachio assortment through its Seasoned Pistachio Kernels line, which includes Hot Honey, Buffalo Wing, Tajín, Jalapeño, Garlic Onion, Salt & Pepper, Scorpion Pepper and Pub Mix varieties.
Other offerings include organic in-shell and shelled pistachios, dry-roasted in-shell products and the Original Dark Chocolate Pistachio.
Setton says its pistachio products are Kosher, certified gluten free, non-GMO Project Verified and vegan, with select products also carrying the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark.
Dark Chocolate Pistachios & Cranberries with Sea Salt are expected to begin appearing at T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods stores in the coming weeks.
