Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products hitting US shelves, from a slew of CBD-infused beverages to Coca-Cola's AHA flavored sparkling water and a flurry of innovation from Chobani, which is heading into two new categories: Creamers, and plant-based milks.
We begin our gallery with a tie up between Post Consumer Brands and Hostess Brands, who have teamed up to bring the Twinkies brand to the cereal aisle...
Wundernuggets from Crafty Counter come in two varieties: Flexitarian nuggets made with 50% chicken and 50% plant based proteins and veggies coated in chickpea flakes; and Plant-based nuggets made with lentils, beans and veggies.
The brainchild of Hema Reddy, Wundernuggets are now available at Walmart.
Coca-Cola will launch sparkling water AHA in North America next year, seeking to differentiate itself from the pack with eight fusions blending mainstream fruits with newer, niche flavors: "Retailers told us they don’t need yet another lime or berry flavored sparkling water."
A new loose leaf tea brand featuring a proprietary, broad-spectrum CBD extract, Waveland is the brainchild of Jen Slothower, a certified sommelier and former financial analyst turned food marketing consultant, and Bryan Hill, an entrepreneur behind Arizona-based, state-licensed cannabis retailer Botanica.
The firm's "proprietary batch infusion process, enables broad-spectrum CBD molecules to adhere to individual tea leaves that release when steeped," claims the firm, which promises "batch consistency and efficacy, cup after cup."
These organic sugar sticks from Azuca contain 25mg of hemp-derived CBD, and utilize the firm's patent pending technology that claims to deliver "rapid onset, ensuring a controllable experience every time."
Perhaps the most active category when it comes to CBD launches is beverages, with a flurry of new products hitting shelves including sparkling waters W*nder, Waltz, Mad Tasty, and Feelz; Nano CBD water from Tesla Nootropics; Kickback CBD infused lemonade; and Just Society CBD-laced iced teas.
Carvel has teamed up with Rich Products to release a cake to coincide with the launch of Disney movie Frozen 2. The vanilla and chocolate ice cream cake is available at Walmart, Publix, Kroger, HyVee, ShopRite and other leading retailers.
Support from dairy checkoff food scientists has helped McDonald’s USA produce a reduced-sugar, low-fat chocolate milk that will be unveiled nationwide in January. The new formulation has 25% less sugar than the fast food giant's previous chocolate milk and is no longer fat-free.
Chobani is making a move into two major categories beyond the yogurt aisle in 2020 with the launch of Chobani Oat – a new line of plant-based beverages made with organic oats; and Chobani Coffee Creamer – a new line of clean-label dairy creamers made with cream and milk.
Silk is introducing what it claims is a category first with a zero sugar oatmilk under its Oat Yeah brand. The product is made from a base of filtered water and whole grain oat flour, whereas Oat Yeah plain oatmilk (which contains 4g sugar), is made with an oat extract. Read more about sugar and sugar labeling in oatmilk HERE.
OATH is a new line of organic protein beverages utilising "atypical protein sources" including pumpkin seed and almonds.
Odwalla Zero Sugar keto-friendly smoothies contain 5g plant protein, 3g net carbs and 2g MCT oil and come in three flavors: Dark Choco-Berry, Strawberries & Cream and Vanilla Matcha (MSRP $3.49/12oz bottle).
New innovations from tofu-fueled brand Nasoya include vegan Superfood Skillets with 19-20g plant-based protein; and Asian style wraps that can be baked or fried in minutes and used in appetizes, snacks or desserts.
ShopRite's new store brand Bowl & Basket "pairs thoughtfully selected ingredients at a budget friendly price," and spans everything from avocado oil and packaged salads to milk and spring water.
Celestial Seasonings TeaWell, a new range of teas infused with a blend of herbs and botanicals is one of several innovations in the works from Hain Celestial, CEO Mark Schiller told analysts on a recent earnings call. The firm is also developing a new plant-based meat offering in the US.
The latest line from sweeteners brand Wholesome features allulose (available in liquid and granulated forms), which contains virtually no calories, has no impact on blood sugar, and no longer has to be counted as sugar on the Nutrition Facts panel.
A rare sugar that’s found naturally in figs and raisins, allulose is produced commercially via the enzymatic conversion of fructose from corn.
Kids' frozen food brand Yummy Spoonfuls has partnered with Walmart to launch organic mac & cheese with added veggies in microwaveable cups.
