New Products: Smallhold’s Mushroom Pesto and Tonnino’s Kids Yellowfin Tuna

Nosh Staff Dec. 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Smallhold hits independent store shelves with its Mushroom Pesto, Sleep Walk Chocolateria teams up with restauranter Rick Bayless and EQUII grows its portfolio of protein-boosted breads.

Sleep Walk Chocolateria x Rick Bayless

Chicago-based Sleep Walk Chocolateria has teamed up with chef Rick Bayless, co-founder of Frontera Mexican Restaurant, to create a collection of chocolate bars inspired by the different regions of Mexico. The collaboration features four varieties – Aztec, Oaxaca, Jalisco and Mole – with all cacaos coming from either Chiapas or Tabasco in Southern Mexico. The chocolate bars consist of 70% cacao and 30% sugar. Sleep Walk’s Frontera Chocolate Collection 4-Packs are available via the brand’s website for $35. For more information, visit darkmattercoffee.com.

Tonnino

Tonnino has announced the launch of six new canned yellowfin tuna products exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide. The most notable innovations are the Kids Yellowfin Tuna With Carrots & Peas in Vegetable Oil and Kids Yellowfin Tuna With Sweet Corn in Water, which the brand claims to be the first ever tuna can designed for kids. Each 3.7 oz. can is a standalone meal that can also be combined with pasta or mac and cheese. For more information, visit tonnino.com.

CauliPuffs

CauliPuffs is the latest entrant in the gluten-free snack category. Available in four flavors at launch – Vegan Salt & Pepper, Honey BBQ, White Cheddar and Habanero Ranch – the crispy puffs are made with cauliflower, rice, corn and avocado oil. Caulipuff’s snack puffs are available via the brand’s website for $23.99 per 12-pack of 0.75 oz. bags. For more information, caulipuffs.com.

EQUII

EQUII has expanded its portfolio of complete protein breads with the introduction of EQUII Complete Protein and Added Fiber Breads, available in both Premium Classic Wheat + Fiber and Premium Multi-Grain + Fiber. Each slice of bread has 4 grams of dietary fiber and 8 grams of protein. The new offerings are available for purchase via EQUII’s website and on Amazon. For more information, visit equii.com.

Smallhold

Organic mushroom farm network Smallhold has announced the official launch of its new upcycled product, Mushroom Pesto. The pesto is made with over half a pound of Blue Oyster, Trumpet and Shiitake mushrooms simmered with roasted onion, garlic and spices. The very first tubs of the product are available at independent grocers including The Meat Hook, Mccalls, Pop Up Grocer, Perlandra, Wheatsville Food Co-op, Carlas and more. For more information, visit smallhold.com.