Chicago-based Upton’s Naturals (uptonsnaturals.com) debuts Taco Style Crumbles made from fava beans. High in protein (9 grams per serving) and low in both fat and calories, the pre-seasoned, heat-and-eat, refrigerated crumbles mimic the mouthfeel and texture of slow-cooked ground beef. They’re 100% vegan, certified plant-based, Kosher Pareve and free from gluten, soy, oil, added sugar and cholesterol. Offered in 8-ounce packages (six per case), the Crumbles are expected to retail for $5.99.
The 2023 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) Show welcomed a record 1,600 attendees from every sector of the industry. More than 5,000 business
Coffee mate, owned by Arlington, Va.- based Nestle USA, enters the iced coffee category with two flavored varieties — French Vanilla and Caramel — that
New York-based NotCo, which uses patented AI technology to create plant-based versions of popular foods, introduces NotChicken Dino Nuggets. The kid-friendly, dinosaur-shaped nuggets are made
SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood, St. Simons Island, Ga., taps into growing demand for seafood with a little “kick” with its new Dynamite Shrimp. Inspired by
Iconic Los Angeles eatery Barney’s Beanery is bringing it best-selling burger, the Juicy Lucy, to the freezer section of retailers nationwide. The premium, 6.3-ounce burgers
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