Thomas' Introduces Blueberry English Muffins

HORSHAM, Pa.– The Thomas’® brand, creators and bakers of the original Nooks & Crannies® English Muffins, today announced the introduction of a new, year-round flavor that will permanently join the family of English Muffin flavors — the Blueberry English Muffin.

The new Blueberry Thomas’® English Muffins will be available at grocery stores and other major food retailers nationwide starting March 21, with a suggested retail price of $3.99 for a six-count pack. Blueberry is the first flavor of English Muffins to be added to Thomas®’ legacy line in several years, and is in good company on shelves alongside other year-round varieties such as Original, Light Multi-Grain, Cinnamon Raisin, Honey Wheat and Sourdough.

The Thomas’ team utilized market research and consumer input to decide the latest flavor, which showed an opportunity for a Blueberry English Muffin. Since testing began last year, the flavor has been receiving outstanding reviews, similar to the always-popular Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin.

“We’re excited to pair an all-American, favorite flavor like blueberry with a food as iconic as the English Muffin,” said Jon Silvon, Senior Marketing Director of Thomas’® products. “We’re always innovating and testing new varieties, and with our Blueberry Bagel already being one of our top-sellers, it made sense to extend the flavor into our English Muffin line.”

In addition to the legacy flavors of English Muffins, Thomas’® offers seasonal, limited-edition varieties at various times throughout the year, which have proven to be big sellers for the brand. On shelves now is the latest limited-edition English Muffin flavor to be added to the portfolio, Maple French Toast, which debuted for the first time in January 2016, and has received rave reviews, already building a passionate fan base that rivals that of Thomas’® fall season favorite, Pumpkin Spice English Muffins. Maple French Toast English Muffins are available at grocery retailers through April 3.

The Thomas’® brand dates back to 1880 when Samuel Bath Thomas created his original English Muffin in New York City using a secret process that included griddle baking to create a Nooks and Crannies English Muffin. The company has since added bagels and breakfast breads to its breakfast offerings. Today, Thomas’® sells the No. 1 English Muffin and No. 1 grocery bagel in the U.S.

For a full list of Thomas’® products—including all of the available English Muffins flavors—and where to buy them, please visit www.ThomasBreads.com.

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