In FoodNavigator-USA's latest roundup of new product launches, we include an eclectic mix of new products, from ‘on-the-go’ prebiotic fiber blends and Lavazza coffee in cans, to plant-based scrambled egg, ice cream sandwiches, and cheeseballs.
Italian coffee brand Lavazza has moved into the ready-to-drink category with the launch of four organic cold brew coffee products (MSRP $3.49): Classic Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, Cappuccino Cold Brew with Milk, and Double Shot Cold Brew with Oat Milk.
Sunkist has teamed up with Sokol to launch eight citrus-infused sauces and dressings at Walmart nationwide. Made for tacos, salads, and marinades, the lineup includes: Lemon Pepper Caesar, Grapefruit Poppy Seed, Spicy Mango Habanero, Mimosa, Blueberry Chipotle, Mandarin Fig, Orange Sesame Ginger, and Pomegranate Lime.
Blommer Chocolate Company (USA) has launched a new line of chocolate coatings featuring 50% less sugar without using high intensity sweeteners or sugar alcohols. The secret ingredient is 'Incredo' sugar from DouxMatok, an Israeli firm with patented technology that makes sugar taste sweeter by using an inert mineral particle (silica) as a carrier for sugar molecules.
The sucrose molecules surround and coat the silica particle to form structures that human taste receptors perceive to be sweeter than a comparable amount of sugar in free unassociated form – enabling sugar reductions of 30-50%.
Incredo sugar can be listed as ‘sugar’ on the ingredients list, as the silica serves as an incidental additive in the US and does not have to be included on labels.
When Incredo sugar is consumed, the sucrose is metabolized as normal and the silica (which is tasteless, odorless and calorie-free) passes through the body and is excreted.
Gut-friendly brand Muniq has launched Empowerfull, a powdered prebiotic fiber blend containing resistant potato starch, soluble corn fiber, green banana powder, and oat beta-glucan, which is designed to be stirred into coffee or tea or mixed into yogurt or oatmeal. Each packet contains 8g fiber.
Billed as the “first dairy-free cheese balls on the market,” the latest innovation from Outstanding Foods features 4g protein per serving from rice, peas, and lentils, plus meaningful amounts of iron, zinc, B12, B6, and Vitamins D, E, and A.
Available online now, the snacks are rolling out at retailers nationwide in the coming months, and come in four flavors: Chedda, Bacon Chedda, Jalapeno Chedda, and Garlic Parmesan.
Frozen novelty brand GoodPop has expanded its lineup with the launch of gluten-free plant-based ice cream sandwiches made with oatmilk. Now available at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, Gelson’s, Raley’s and online at the GoodPop shop, the sandwiches have 110 calories each and 8 grams of sugar (MSRP $4.99 - $5.99 for a four-pack).
Vegan All-Day Egg Scramble from Hodo – made with non-GMO soybeans – “mimics the flavor of eggs wonderfully straight from the microwave,” and is now available at 1,500 stores including Whole Foods and Natural Grocers. The fully-cooked 'heat and eat' scramble contains 12g protein, 4g fiber, and is a good source of iron and calcium.
Alpha Foods, meanwhile, has teamed up with Zero Egg to create a plant-based sausage scramble breakfast bowl for Costco SoCal stores featuring plant-based egg, red and green peppers, herby potatoes and meatless sausage.
The latest innovation from Skinny Butcher, Stranger Things-themed plant-based Crazy Crispy Chick'n Nuggets are rolling out nationwide at Walmart as fans gear up for season four of the hit TV show.
Gardein has expanded its Ultimate plant-based collection with chick'n wings and spicy fillets, and saus'ge links and saus'ge, set to hit stores in June. The sub-brand, which debuted in 2020, also includes burgers, chick'n tenders, nuggets and fillets.
MOOLESS - featuring animal-free whey protein from Perfect Day that's made by microbes, not cows - will hit shelves at The Vitamin Shoppe nationwide later this month, says brand owner Natreve.
S’mores Granola & Yogurt Parfait Bars from Clio Snacks - debuting at Sam’s Club stores nationwide - pair marshmallow-flavored yogurt with a layer of graham-style granola. Each bar contains 200 calories and 10g of protein.
HEINZ DIP & CRUNCH combines sauce made with tomato puree, molasses, and sun-dried tomatoes, with salty potato crunchers to add flavor and texture to every bite of burger, says Kraft Heinz, which is rolling out the product to retailers nationwide following a soft launch at selected Jack in the Box restaurants on the west coast.
We end our gallery with blackberry and plum flavored MTN DEW Purple Thunder, which is available exclusively at Circle K stores.
