Ripple Foods, Berkeley, Calif., introduces an unsweetened version of its plant-based Kids Original Milk. Developed in response to parent requests, Ripple Kids Unsweetened Original delivers
New York-based Actual Veggies is bringing its chef-crafted, veggie-packed burgers to the freezer aisle. Made with wholesome, plant-only ingredients and spices, the certified gluten-free, Non
In partnership with Happi Co., Secaucus, N.J., hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg debuts a line of ice cream pints under the Dr. Bombay brand, paying tribute
El Segundo, Calif.-based Beyond Meat adds fast food-style Stack Burgers to its line of plant-based meats. Designed for single-, double- or triple-burger builds, the thinner,
Litehouse Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho, debuts a line of lower-calorie, yogurt-based refrigerated salad dressings free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. Also lower in fat than
LaClare Creamery, Malone, Wis., expands its line of chevre (goat cheese) logs with three new flavors, all crafted with milk sourced from local dairies. Chili
Craig’s Vegan, West Hollywood, Calif., brings its premium cashew-based ice cream to the frozen novelty set. Billed as a plant-based ice cream category first, the
New York-based Enlightened launches an upgraded version of its light ice cream, now featuring a Greek yogurt base for added texture, taste and nutritional value.
Applegate Farms, Bridgewater, N.J., intro- duces the industry’s “first and only” Certified Humane frozen egg bites. Offered under the Applegate Naturals brand, Frittata Bites come
Even unit sales edged up slightly, highlighting the importance of at-home indulgence — rising prices be damned! Thanks mostly to TruFru’s stellar growth, dollar sales
Asian and Mexican lead the way, but manufactures say adding other global flavors will fuel even more growth. While dollar sales of handheld entrees (+7.6%)
The value offered by bake-at-home frozen doughs is limiting unit losses. But significant inflation in the refrigerated segment is turning off some shoppers. Dollar sales
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