From 'smart bars' for kids and chickpea pizza to West African soups, keto puffs, more beverages touting immunity benefits and turmeric-laced oatmeal cups, check out FoodNavigator-USA's latest gallery of new products hitting the market this fall/winter.
Cerebelly – a baby food brand co-founded by neurosurgeon Dr Theresa Purzner - has moved into new territory with the launch of smart bars (in collaboration with preschool favorite Peppa Pig). Debuting in Whole Foods nationwide, the organic whole grain bars with fruits and veggies contain 10-12 brain-supporting nutrients, 3g of protein, and no added sugar.
Packed with veggies and whole grains, Gerber's new frozen Freshful Start Bowls and Veggie Bites for toddlers are now available at 200+ Target stores across the country with plans to expand nationwide.
Available nationwide via direct-to-consumer shipping (via EgunsiFoods.com + Amazon) and select retailers including FreshDirect, Egunsi Foods makes ready-to-heat soups, starters and sauces inspired by the West African flavors and dishes founder Yemisi Awosan grew up with. The latest innovations include three varieties of Pepper Soup, a Nigerian staple with various regional preparations, and Ofada (green pepper) sauce.
Seven Sundays – best-known for its New Zealand-style muesli – uses sustainable sunflower protein in its new line of grain-free boxed cereals available nationwide at Whole Foods. The cocoa flavor contains seven ingredients: Cassava, sunflower protein, dates, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla.
New Superfood Granolas and Oatmeal Cups from Nature’s Path contain on-trend ingredients such as turmeric, spirulina, chlorella, and probiotics.
Banza - best-known for its chickpea-fueled pasta - has launched what it claims is the first commercial chickpea-based pizza crust in the US. Available at Target, Whole Foods, Wegmans and Heinen’s, the crusts and pizzas (Four cheese, Roasted veggie, Margherita) are significantly higher in protein and fiber than wheat or cauliflower-based crusts.
Before the Butcher’s new plant-based grounds (under the UNCUT brand), are ideal for nachos, enchiladas, omelets, chili, and stuffed peppers, and promise to "deliver the flavor, chew and bite of crumbled ground beef."
Beyond Meat and Thrive Market have teamed up to launch shelf stable plant-based heat & eat chilis in three flavors: Original, Medium, and Black Bean, featuring 16g of plant protein per serving.
Dr Praeger's first refrigerated burger - debuting at Walmart - is available in two SKUs: Classic Veggie Burger and Chipotle Black Bean Veggie Burger.
Franklin Farms has launched Planty Good, a new line of ready-to-cook plant-based patties and plant-based ground meat available in the refrigerated and frozen food aisles.
Available at Target (SRP $5.99/4-pack) Yasso frozen Greek yogurt sandwiches come in four flavors: Mint Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Fudge Swirl, and Vanilla Bean.
Mooala has moved beyond the refrigerated case with a new line of organic, shelf-stable plant-based milks and creamers, says CEO Jeff Richards: "Traditionally, the idea of purchasing milk online or in the dry section of a grocery store turns people off. But 2020 has really changed the consumer perception of goods in these formats."
Cloud Water - best known for its hemp infused beverages - has unveiled a new immunity line featuring 100% of the RDA for vitamin D and zinc. Available in Blood Orange & Coconut, Grapefruit & Mint & Basil, and Blackberry & Lemon & Rosemary, the beverages are sweetened with organic wildflower honey.
Elegance Brands - founded by beverage industry veteran Raj Beri - has launched its first product offering in the US: Gorilla Hemp CBD Energy Drink, which will be followed by SWAY Energy + Immunity, a new zero-sugar energy drink "positioned to appeal to health and wellness conscious consumers."
The latest innovation from Uncle Matt's Organic is the 'Ultimate Immune Orange Juice Beverage,' made with organic orange juice, elderberry, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc for immune support.
New Koia fruit smoothies - available at Whole Foods - contain significantly less sugar than leading fruit smoothie brands, combining coconut milk, coconut water, fruit purees, pea protein, baobab powder, chicory root fiber, ground chia seeds and stevia extract, with no added sugar.
Harvest Snaps is introducing Crunchions, plant-based, ring-shaped baked snacks featuring red lentils as the first ingredient; and Popper Duos, puffed snacks made with green peas as the first ingredient that contain less sodium than traditional cheese balls or puffed snacks.
Available on the Shrewd Food website and Amazon, Keto Dippers from Shrewd Food contain 7-8g protein and 2-3g net carbs per serving.
KIND Energy bars, featuring oats as the first ingredient, contain 35% less sugar than the top-selling energy bar, and should be consumed before physical activity, says the company: “The higher carb content is meant to help your body utilize the energy most efficiently to optimize performance, not to sit around.”
Available at www.kindsnacks.com and retailers nationwide, ( $1.39-$1.69/bar), “KIND Energy is set to reinvent a category that frequently contains higher amounts of sugars along with protein powders or artificial sweeteners.”
Available nationwide at Whole Foods and online at Bienasnacks.com Biena Foods’ plant-based Keto Puffs (12g fat, 3g fiber, 5g protein, 5g net carbs) are made from chickpeas, lentils, and peas, and are designed to fill a “major void in the Keto snack market – everything was meat and cheese," says founder Poorvi Patodia.
