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The Loblaws grocery stores' home brand offers a variety of products in individual portions that are perfect for the lunchbox, affordable and that can be used alone or combined to make a unique and personalized snack like the mini hummus containers offered in a pack of 4 for $ 3,29 that can be used with raw veggies and fruits or the new granola bars coated with Greek yogurt that are available in packs of 5 for $ 2,49.

GoGo squeeZ

Compotes made from 100 % natural fruits, GoGo squeeZ come in a handy squeeze bottle. Each bottle contains a serving of fruit and is made without gluten, added sugar, artificial flavours, colors or preservatives. Slide them easily into the lunchbox and choose from 6 delicious combinations: apple, strawberry, apple banana, apple mango and more. You can find the compotes in all major grocery chains for $ 2,99 for a package of 4.

Minute Maid Smoothies

Minute Maid Smoothies are available in two flavours: strawberry-banana or tropical punch. They're made from 100 % real fruits and without added sugar. Ideal to offer to the kids after school, they are quick and easy to make: simply add water and ice with the can in a blender, mix and enjoy. For a little more nutrients, replace the water with milk or yogurt for a creamy healthy snack that contains two servings of fruits per glass. Find the Minute Maid Smoothies in the frozen section of your grocery store for $ 1,99

FRUTTARE Ice cream bars

For kids who have the munchies when they come back from school, offer the new fruit and milk ice cream bars by FRUTTARE. The bars contain real fruit pieces and are available in 6 tropical flavours: strawberry-milk, bananas, milk, peach-milk, coconut-milk, strawberry and mango. You can get the bars in grocery stores and convenience stores for $ 5,99 for 4 bars or $ 6,99 for 6 bars.

AMOOza! Twists

The natural cheese snacks aMOOza! Twists by Kraft is already a favourite of kids who love to pull and undo the twists, and you'll be glad to know that they are now made in Quebec by a family-owned business: La Fromagerie Boivin in Saguenay. One more reason to encourage them! Find the cheese snacks in two flavours: Mozzarella and Cheddar-Mozzarella.

Special K Popcorn chips

We know kids like salty and unhealthy snacks. When kids have a hankering for popcorn or chips, give them the new Special K popcorn chips that will satiate their desire without any guilt because they are a healthier option than traditional potato chips. They are available in two flavours: butter or sweet and salty.

Naya Aquakids Ice Age water bottles 

All moms know the best liquid we can offer our kids will always remain water. The Naya Aquakids Ice Age water bottles are available in a convenient 330 ml format, which fits perfectly into the lunchbox and feature their favourite characters from the Ice Age movies. You can purchase these fun and refreshing bottles in the water section of most major grocery store chains in Quebec for $ 2,99 for 12 bottles.

Nesfruta

A new Nestle product that will encourage kids to drink more water, Nesfruta is the first liquid enhancer that is made with fruit juice. A few drops are enough to give a little fruity taste, without the calories or sugar. Nesfruta is available in four delicious flavours: Orange-peach-mango, Raspberry, Pomegranate-blueberry and Strawberry-banana. You can find the Nesfruta bottles in grocery stores, drug stores and retail stores for $ 3,79.

iögo Zip

The new iögo Zip yogurt is presented in a convenient tube and offered in two delicious flavours: Strawberry and Pineapple-Cherry. Freeze the tubes the day before and they will be ready just in time for snack at school!

Bear Paws

Bear Paws are a classic snack in the lunchbox and you can find them in various formats: cookies, bags of mini cookies or crackers. We particularly like the new Cereal and fruit Bear Paws that combine their delicious cookies with real fruit while remaining peanut-free certified making them safe for school!


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