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Seattle-based Field Roast Grain Meat Co. (fieldroast.com), part of Greenleaf Foods, Chicago, introduces plant-based bratwurst infused with craft beer. Created in partnership with award-winning Elysian Brewing Co., the artisan-inspired vegan brats are made with a few fresh, simple ingredients, including ground garlic, caramelized onions, caraway seeds and Elysian beer. Free of artificial colors and flavors, […]
Los Angeles-based KiiTO (drinkkiito.com) brings its organic plant-based protein drinks from e-commerce to retail. Billed as the first such beverages free from added sugars, gums and artificial flavors, the clean-label product is packed with functional superfoods intended to support well-being, mental clarity, healthy detoxification, immunity, pH balance and energy. Available flavors include Vanilla Ashwagandha, Chocolate […]
Chicago-based Conagra expands its Banquet (banquet.com) Mega collection with a line of extra-large handheld entrees inspired by consumers’ favorite QSRs. Available flavors include Smoky BBQ Seasoned Pork, Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza, Steak and Cheddar, and Meatballs and Mozzarella. Packed five to a case, each 10-ounce package includes two hearty 5-ounce sandwiches. SRP is $3.99.
Diestel Family Ranch (diestelfamilyranch.com), Sonora, Calif., adds a pair of antibiotic-free sliced pork varieties to its line of thoughtfully raised deli meats. Made from butcher-quality, whole-muscle meats (no fillers), both Uncured Black Forest Ham and Uncured Maple-Honey Ham Slices start with pork from sustainably raised pigs fed a 100% vegetarian diet. The Black Forest Ham […]
Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va., expands its Stouffer’s brand with a sub-line of hearty single-serve bowls ready to eat in 10 minutes or less. Offered under the new Bowl-Fulls label, the lineup features six “craveable” meals, each of which offers at least 22 grams of protein: Cheesy Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, Fried Chicken & […]
Boston-based Olivio (olivio.com) debuts a gluten- and dairy-free buttery Chocolate Spread made with real chocolate and no partially hydrogenated oils. Ideal for croissants, pancakes, French toast, crepes, cakes and a variety of other foods, the 60% vegetable oil spread contains 6% the daily recommended amount of calcium — and only 2 grams of sugar — […]
In partnership with the National Peanut Board, Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter Co. (crazyrichards.com), Dublin, Ohio, introduces a new category of frozen snacks: frozen protein balls. Dubbed Wholly Rollies, the ready-to-eat, bite-size treats come in three gluten-free flavors made with no more than six real, wholesome ingredients: PB & Cacao, PB & Strawberry and Cinnamon Oatmeal. […]
Lightlife Foods (lightlife.com), Turners Falls, Mass., rolls out a line of grill-ready plant-based meat substitutes that offer the taste, texture, aroma and appearance of traditional meat without all the cholesterol and saturated fat. Made with a short list of familiar ingredients, including pea protein, virgin coconut oil and beet powder, the vegan collection includes Burgers […]
Chicago-based Reddi-wip (reddiwip.com), part of the Conagra family of brands, launches a pair of Barista Series aerosol coffee creamers that allow consumers to replicate the coffeehouse experience at home. Nitro Creamer can be used in place of traditional creamer in hot and cold coffee beverages as well as in non-coffee drinks like root beer and […]
Tofurky (tofurky.com), Hood River, Ore., launches a group of single-serve dairy-free frozen cheesecakes under the new Moocho sub-brand. Described as a category first, the chef-crafted, vegan desserts come in three non-GMO flavors: New York Style, Lemon Berry Swirl and Double Chocolate, all made with organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. The personal-size, plant-based cheesecakes are […]
