Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products hitting US shelves, featuring probiotic cultured kefir smoothies, keto ice cream, and grain-free tortillas, and a flurry of plant-based launches in snacks, dairy alternatives, and dressings.
We begin with Halo Top, which has tapped into the high fat, moderate protein, ultra-low carb keto trend with the launch of a new line of products made with ultra-filtered skim milk, with net carbs ranging from 5-10g and calories from 410-630 per US pint.
Yasso also promises permissable indulgence with its new Dipped Greek Yogurt Bars, which contain 140-160 calories and 4g of protein. Available in HEB and Publix, they will go nationwide in April.
Danone North America is launching a flurry of new innovations under the plant-based Silk brand, and making its first move into ready-to-drink coffee with new lattes combining cold brew Arabica coffee with almondmilk and oatmilk in recyclable plant-based bottles, with at least 80% of their material made from renewable sugarcane.
Also new from Silk is a zero sugar dairy-free heavy whipping cream alternative suitable for desserts, sauces and soups ($4.49/pint) made from filtered water, coconut oil, sunflower oil, faba bean protein, guar gum, sunflower lecithin, and natural flavors.
Silk’s new DHA omega-3 oatmilk, almondmilk, and pea protein beverage - available in Original and Unsweetened Vanilla flavors - delivers 50% more calcium than traditional dairy milk, 6g pea protein, and 32mg of long chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA per serving ($3.99/half-gallon).
“Consumers like that most of our beverages have more calcium, less sugar and fewer calories,” said Domenic Borrelli, president of plant-based food & beverages and premium dairy at brand owner Danone North America.
As for the DHA, he added: “Brain health is a topic that’s important to kids and families, and there are limited options in the plant-based category that offer products with key nutrients such as DHA.”
Asked about the potential of oatmilk in plant-based dairy, he said: “We see strong interest in oatmilk for a few reasons. Its neutral taste and creamy texture is reminiscent of traditional dairy milk. Taste and texture are typically two of the biggest barriers for people considering plant-based beverages, and when consumers taste our oatmilk products, and experience the versatility, they notice a step-change.
“It’s also a great option for those with nut or soy allergies, or anyone simply seeking a creamy, dairy-free product. Because of its neutral flavor and creamy texture, it works well as a base in a variety of Silk products.”
Plant-based brand Forager Project has unveiled a series of innovations including high protein yogurts (with coconut and cashew milk, watermelon and pumpkin seeds, and brown rice); dairy-free butter (with cashews and coconut oil); organic oatmilk; organic grain-free cereal (with cassava flour and navy beans); and grain-free chips (with cassava roots and tiger nuts).
URBY’s first product is a high protein, plant-based powdered coffee creamer made with organic pea and sunflower seed protein, and coconut milk, with 5g protein per scoop and 0g sugar (the sweetness comes from monk fruit extract).
Oat M*lk from UK-based coffee company Minor Figures is targeting third wave coffee houses and specialty retailers such as Lassens and Erewhon.
Meat-free brand Tofurky is expanding its dairy-free Moocho range with shreds (made with coconut oil and faba bean protein); and spreads (made with cultured soymilk, coconut oil and faba bean protein).
Bolthouse Farms has identified a “white space in the great-tasting, refrigerated creamy and blended vegetable dressing category.” Its new plant-based dressings have no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or gums.
Flavors include: Garden Ranch, Caesar, Habanero Bleu Cheese, Carrot Miso Ginger, and Green Goddess.
Moving into the snacks aisle, Upton’s Naturals’ wheat-protein-based Jerky Bites have 8-10g protein and 90-100 calories per serving, and are an excellent source of vitamin B12.
Outstanding Foods has unveiled baked PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds in four flavors, Original, Nacho Cheese, Hella Hot, and Texas BBQ. Each 3.5 ounce bag contains 25g of plant-based protein from rice and peas.
The latest innovations from KIND include frozen bars made with almonds and chocolate; nut butter bars; nut & coconut clusters; and bark with dark chocolate, cherries, almonds and puffed quinoa.
Refrigerated snack brand Perfect Snacks has moved into new territory with the launch of refrigerated peanut butter cups featuring 8g protein per serving.
RXBAR Minis are now available nationwide at RXBAR.com and select Costco retailers. Each mini bar - half the size of a regular KIND bar - contains 100-110 calories and 6g protein.
The latest entrant to the edible insect category is Bug Out Bar, which is targeting 'adventurous' consumers - fans of hiking, outdoor pursuits, and novel foods - with protein bars featuring 15g protein from a combination of whole cricket powder and pea protein.
New Wellness Ginger Shots from Reed’s are available at drinkreeds.com and at Sprouts stores ($2.99). Daily Ginger is caffeine-free with 3,000mg of organic pressed ginger; Ginger Energize also has 3,000mg fresh ginger with 100mg of caffeine from green coffee beans and guarana.
Saffron Road – best known for its frozen meals and pulse-based snacks - is rolling out microwaveable shelf-stable meals beyond Costco stores to other retailers.
Kombucha market leader GT's Living Foods has launched a limited edition kombucha in an embossed glass bottle to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Sacred Life – which contains fresh pressed ginger, coconut water, and spirulina – is available at specialty, natural and conventional grocers nationwide.
Super Coffee pods – the latest innovation from ready-to-drink coffee brand Super Coffee – have just launched in Whole Foods, Wegmans, CVS and other retailers. Each recyclable pod contains 200mg caffeine, Peruvian coffee, L-theanine and added vitamins.
Good Culture – which launched in 2015 with a mission to disrupt the sleepy cottage cheese aisle – has unveiled organic cultured kefir probiotic smoothies in 7oz. bottles with 7g protein and no added sugar.
They contain a range of microorganisms including the well documented probiotic strain BB12 and follow the recent launch of Good Culture probiotic gut shots (click here), which also contain BB12.
Grain-free veggie tortillas – Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Zucchini – from Maria and Ricardo's (available on Amazon.com) combine veggies, avocado oil and tapioca flour.
