From keto-friendly ice cream, cereals, and snacks, to plant-based dairy and functional beverages, check out what's new on shelf in our spring gallery of new launches.
Developed by PepsiCo's HIVE brand incubator for "carb-conscious snackers with Nosh-talgia," Hilo Life's keto-friendly almond flour-based chips contain 3g net carbs and 9g protein per serving: “We connected directly with consumers who follow a keto lifestyle to learn what they were missing, and a top request was a carb-conscious chip that tastes like the snacks they used to love." Picture credit: PepsiCo
HighKey’s keto-friendly, gluten-free plant-based protein cereal (SRP $9.99, available online at HighKey's website and Amazon) features 16g protein (soy) per serving, no added sugar, and 4g net carbs. Picture: HighKey
Swedish-Style Keto Snack Bars from NICK's - best-known in the US for its ice cream - contain 15g protein (from milk and whey protein concentrate, peanuts, and collagen), 3g net carbs, and no added sugar.
New from Killer Creamery are zero-added sugar keto-friendly ice creams Chip Chip Hooray and Whale Trails with 2-3g net carbs and zero sugar added. The pints are made from cream, allulose, soluble corn fiber, milk protein isolate, egg yolks and MCT oil and are sweetened with erythritol and monk fruit. Picture: Killer Creamery
Made with one ingredient - dried organic unsweetened coconut - keto-friendly Coconut Crisps from RIND Snacks (SRP $5.99) contain 20g fat, 4g fiber and 2g sugar (no added sugar). PIcture: RIND Snacks
Pork Chips (SRP $4.99) from Wilde Brands are rolling out nationwide at Whole Foods and wildebrands.com this month and at Sprouts in April. With a thin, crispy texture, each serving contains 10g protein from pork and egg whites, and 1g sugar. Picture credit: Wilde Brands.
The first product to launch under the Brave Good Kind brand from Boston-based startup K2 Ventures, Tender Chicken Bites contain 9-10g protein, 5-7g carbs, and less than 6g sugar per serving. They are available on Amazon and the Brave Good Kind website.
Plant-based protein crunchies from IWON Organics - which can be eaten as a cereal or a snack - contain 5g protein (from navy beans, brown rice, and peas), 3g fiber, and 4g sugar, and will be available online, on Amazon, and nationally at Vitamin Shoppe from mid-April. Picture credit: IWON Organics
Michel et Augustin’s latest innovation – Croissant Chips – is debuting exclusively this month in Whole Food Markets nationwide. Part of the brand’s mission to revisit American favorites using French pastry technique, inspiration – and lots of butter - the chips are available in Sweet and Crispy and Sweet Cinnamon varieties (SRP $4.99).
A new line of frozen dishes from Zouz Foods in partnership with Beyond Meat "reimagines traditionally meat-based international dishes with flavorful plant-based versions." Picture: Zouz Foods
Starbucks' new Cold & Crafted ready-to-drink cold brew line - available nationwide - contains 10-15g sugar and 50-90 calories per bottle, meeting demand for lower sugar options in the category, says the firm: "The team’s primary focus was to develop lightly sweetened coffee beverages, below 100 calories, without compromising the taste profile." Picture credit: Starbucks
AMAZ Project's Organic Sparkling Yerba Mate+ Adaptogens (SRP $2.79) is a zero calorie sparkling beverage with 80mg caffeine, featuring on-trend functional ingredients including Yanomami mushrooms, suma root, acerola cherry, green tea, and guarana. It is available online and is rolling out to natural and grocery channels this month. Picture credit: AMAZ Project
MTN DEW RISE ENERGY - developed by PepsiCo in partnership with NBA star LeBron James - features citicoline and caffeine for mental acuity and zinc for immune support. Each 16oz can contains 180mg caffeine, vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and 25 calories (from fruit juice), and no added sugar. Picture credit: PepsiCo
Launching at ruby.fun, Whole Foods Northeast stores, Amazon, and 100+ other locations in the US, Ruby hibiscus water (ingredients: water, organic brewed hibiscus) contains zero calories and zero sugar, and sits at the "intersection of two key water alternative segments: functional water and plant water," says brand owner Noah Wunsch. PIcture: Ruby Wellness Inc
Califia Farms has expanded its plant-based barista line with a Mushroom Oat Barista Blend (featuring 3,000 mg of whole Cordyceps, 2,400 mg of Lion’s Mane mushrooms) and a Hemp Barista Blend to "offer more variety to the morning coffee ritual while delivering on functional ingredients." Picture: Califia Farms
The latest innovations from siggi’s include a lower sugar 2% low-fat yogurt line with 2-8g sugar per cup, and new plant-based coconut drinks with 8g protein and 7g sugar. Picture: Siggi's
Danone-backed Horizon Organic is expanding its Growing Years line with low-fat yogurt pouches, cultured dairy smoothies, reduced-fat milk half gallons, and single-serve whole milk boxes. Every serving provides 50mg DHA-Omega-3 to help support brain health, a good source of choline to help transport DHA in the body and, prebiotics (chicory root fiber) to help feed good bacteria in the gut. Picture credit: Danone North America
European baby food manufacturer Holle is launching nationwide at US Whole Foods stores, Amazon and HolleUSA.com with toddler milks (1-year and up) from cow milk and goat milk, imported by JSG Organics. With DHA and a full range of micronutrients, the toddler drinks are Demeter-certified biodynamic. Picture: Holle USA
