One of the lesser-known tasks for US Customs officials is confiscating chocolate “surprise eggs” from travelers. More than 60,000 surprise eggs are seized at the U.S. border each year with penalties up to $2,500 per egg. Brands such as Kinder Surprise® and Ovetto Sweet® – which contain toys inside a hollow chocolate egg -- are the top selling kids’ candy around the world. Over a billion surprise chocolate eggs are sold worldwide each year but have been illegal in the U.S. due to the 1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act which prohibits inedible objects inside a candy. The design which is those products’ essence is what makes them illegal in the USA.

Starting on April 1st, Opening Day, Major League Baseball fans can zip, sip and root for their home team. Beer, the long preferred beverage at baseball games, will see major competition as Mendocino County wine pioneer Fetzer and industry newcomer Zipz launch a unique new product in select North American stadiums.

Del Monte has brought out a new product range, ‘Del Monte Occasions’, in combifitMidi 1,000 ml carton packs with screw cap combiSwift from SIG Combibloc. The new line-up of fruit-based juice drinks comes in the exceptional varieties Pineapple Mojito, Spicy Tomato and Orchard Zest, and offers a stylish drink that works just as well without alcohol.

Wholly Wholesome, an all natural and organic baked goods company, announces the addition of a 9” Shelf Stable Gluten Free Pie Crust to its line of gluten free, vegan and dairy free products. The new product will be available late summer 2013, at select natural and gluten free grocery stores across the country. Wholly Wholesome is expanding its product offerings to provide loyal consumers with more gluten free options.

Chicken Cock Distilling announces that, after nearly a century hiatus, Chicken Cock Whiskey is back. Inspired by a 157 year-old legacy, Chicken Cock is making a triumphant return to the market with a new look and fresh flavors.

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, the world’s best-selling packaged gelato, announces a re-branding effort that modernizes the look and feel of the product, as well as the introduction of four new flavors to its growing line of all-natural gelatos and sorbettos. The new packaging and flavors will begin to roll-out to retailers nationwide in April 2013.

RPC Containers Corby has developed a custom-designed squeezable 300ml bottle for a range of accompaniments from General Mills’ famous market-leading Old El Paso brand. The multi-layer polypropylene bottle is delivering an ambient shelf life of 18 months for Old El Paso Chunky Salsa, Chunky Guacamole and Soured Cream Topping.

Nature’s Coffee Kettle is a coffee brewing system for campers, hikers and coffee connoisseurs. Now their updated spouted pouch from Flair Flexible Packaging helps Nature’s Coffee Kettle better communicate their unique brewing method and the freshness of their custom-roasted gourmet coffee.

The design for this first edition is an inkwell-shape bottle that can be used as a serving dish. The product is delivered with a unique wooden serving spoon handmade by Mayan artisans. The idea was to make honey as collectible as perfume or jewelry.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms, a fourth-generation, family owned and operated company and producers of the Dei Fratellli brand, announces the addition of Truly Tomato! and Truly Veggie! Juices to its extensive line of tomato products. Consumers can find the ready-to-drink juices on their grocers’ shelves beginning spring 2013.