Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products hitting US shelves as we approach the holiday season, from the inevitable pumpkin spice-themed wares, to protein mug muffins, and oat milk nitro cold brew lattes.
We begin with chia-fueled brand Health Warrior, which is tapping into the mug cake craze with a lower sugar, higher protein option made with ancient grains, nuts, and seeds, offering 12g protein (from fava beans, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and sorghum), 6g sugar, and an excellent source of fiber. Just add water, stir, microwave for 60 seconds, et voila!
“We were struck by the popularity of single-serve ‘Mug Cakes’, a cake that can be made in a mug in the microwave and, also, astounded by the sky high amount of sugar in the average breakfast muffin (37g in a medium-sized blueberry muffin!); so we decided to create a low sugar, protein & fiber-filled plant-based breakfast that could be enjoyed like oatmeal and tasted like your favorite muffin,” explained VP of Marketing & Innovation, Julia Wing-Larson.
All flavors are now available on Amazon and HealthWarrior.com, and when available in stores, will be sold for $2.99 per Mug Muffin.
The brand is also introducing a new plant-based protein blend featuring pumpkin, hemp, chia, and flax seeds, coupled with pro- and pre-biotics.
Available on Amazon, HealthWarrior.com, and Thrive Market, the grain free, non-gmo, gum-, dairy-, and soy-free powder can be blended into smoothies, added to baked goods, or mixed with water or a non-dairy beverage for a pre- or post-workout shake.
General Mills, meanwhile, is offering a more indulgent take on the mug cake, with new Betty Crocker Mug Treats for that ‘me moment’ at the end of the day.
The latest protein-fueled innovation from DNX Foods is the keto-, and paleo-friendly, Whole30-approved Peri Peri style chicken bar with 13g protein and 1g of net carbs, pairing free-range chicken with spinach and organic spices.
The latest offerings from iwon organics are plant-based protein puffs in cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, and red pepper flavors (10g protein, 5g fiber/serving), which will be available in more 4,500+ GNC stores in October.
Plant-based protein is also at the core of Patagonia Provisions’ new Organic Savory Seeds: crunchy roasted whole seeds (including hemp, lentils, buckwheat) in three flavors: Classic Barbecue, Chipotle Lime, and Mellow Curry.
Yes… still more protein! New Protein One bars from General Mills have 90 calories, 10g protein and 1g sugar per bar, and come in four varieties: Strawberries & Cream, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge, and Chocolate Chip.
New portable protein snacks from Eggland’s Best feature peeled hard-boiled eggs plus cheese, nuts or other accompaniments (MSRP $3.29). (Check out Peckish – another egg-based snack from Sonoma Brands.)
New from protein cookie brand Lenny & Larry’s are soy- and dairy-free Complete Crunchy Cookies featuring 6g plant-based protein and 4g fiber per serving.
The new Turmeric Spice Bar from Theo Chocolate combines turmeric, black pepper, spices and 70% dark chocolate, available at theochocolate.com and select retailers.
Available now on Amazon, and from January in Whole Foods stores nationwide, keto-friendly Love Good Fats bars (which first launched in Canada), contain 1-2g sugar, moderate protein (9-10g) and 14g fats from almond butter, palm stearin, and coconut oil.
Suzie Yorke, founder and CEO, The Good Fat Co.said: “We’re thrilled that following amazing sales online and in stores across Canada that we’ll be in Whole Food stores in the U.S. as of January 2019. To be listed in all 486 stores with availability on Amazon.com, well, we couldn't have imagined a more robust introduction to U.S. consumers."
“We think the food pyramid is upside down,” added Yorke. “As I shifted my eating to include more good fats and a lot less sugar, I quickly realized there was no tasty grab-and-go snack. So, we created delicious Keto-friendly bars and the response has been incredible.”
New soft-baked Breakfast Ovals from Enjoy Life Foods contain 20g whole grains and 12% of the daily value for fiber per serving, and are free from 14 allergens.
“We used four types of purity protocol gluten-free oats, including steel cut oats, rolled oats, oat flakes and oat flour, to create a unique breakfast biscuit free-from all common allergens that’s deliciously moist, wholesome and most-importantly, convenient," said the company.
Available online in November, and on shelf in January, Breakfast Ovals will retail for $5.59 for a five-pack box.
The Ovals are free-from wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, casein, soy, egg, sesame, sulfites, lupin, mustard, fish, shellfish and crustaceans.
New from Perfect Bar is Perfect Kids, an organic, low-GI line of refrigerated bars launching in Target in November. The bars are made with organic peanut butter, organic honey, gluten-free oats, and ‘eight superfood veggies.’
New Drinkfinity coffee infusion pods from PepsiCo contain two espresso shots (143mg caffeine) from Colombian coffee. Americano Charge is unsweetened, while Cinnamon Americano Charge is sweetened with cane sugar and stevia leaf extract.
All Drinkfinity flavors can be purchased exclusively at www.drinkfinity.com.
Infused with a blend of resveratrol, red wine polyphenols and grape skin, Napa Hills' 'vineyard enriched water beverage' is available in Cherry Rosé Water, Peach Grigio Water and Lemon Chardonnary Water varieties, and promises to deliver the benefits of wine without the calories or the alcohol.
The latest innovation from RISE Brewing Co is an organic oat milk nitro cold brew latte.
“There are a handful of great oat milks out there, but none that we found were made with 100% organic ingredients. After a search without limitation, we found a small farm in Finland that we were able to source the oats from to build the base of our Nitro Cold Brew Oat Milk Latte,” said CEO Grant Gyesky.
Seaweed fueled-brand Ocean’s Halo is moving into new territory with fruit-flavored ‘superfood’ beverages containing electrolyte-rich deep ocean water with antioxidants and nutrients from kelp. The line will be available in four flavors: Honey Ginger, Kiwi Aloe, Watermelon Lime and Hibiscus Cinnamon.
The new Fruit Infusions line from Koia features 18g plant protein and 6g sugar in Chocolate Banana, Strawberry Crème and Mango Crème flavors, available at Wegmans, Giant Eagle, Fresh Thyme, Earth Fare and other retailers (SRP $3.99).
The Chocolate Banana variety includes maca, Mango Crème features turmeric, and Strawberry Crème includes schisandra berry.
Elmhurst Milked’s Milked Oats, Milked Almonds and Milked Brown Rice plant milks will launch in barista editions this fall in 32oz cartons (SRP $5.99). The brand is also launching peanut protein shakes with 20g of plant-based protein in 12oz resealable shelf-stable cartons (SRP $4.99).
The firm behind functional RTD coffee brand Sunniva (10g protein, 5g MCT oil, 0g sugar) has changed its name to KITU LIFE and launched a new lactose-free, sugar-free, carb-free ‘super creamer’ made from purified water, whey protein concentrate, cream, coconut MCT oil, natural flavor, potassium phosphate, gellan gum, monk fruit extract.
Canadian healthy eating firm GreenSpace Brands has launched Riot Eats, a new organic plant-based dairy brand spanning cheeses, butter and spreads that will begin rolling out to natural and conventional grocery stores in early 2019.
New from Vegolutionary Foods are PotaTOASTS (frozen toast snacks made from sliced and roasted sweet potatoes that can be cooked in the toaster, or toaster-oven), and a new All-Natural Uncured Turkey Pepperoni Pizza from cauliflower crust pizza brand CAULIPOWER.
Barilla’s new one-ingredient gluten-free legume pastas are made with chickpeas or red lentils, and provide a good source of plant-based protein and an excellent source of fiber.
New seasonal offerings from Danone North America using pumpkin spice include International Delight coffee creamers, Oikos, Light & Fit Greek yogurt, and Silk almond creamers.
