New Products: Pilgrim’s Chicken Nugget Smash Cake & Seal the Seasons’ Blue Spirulina Smoothie Kit
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Pilgrim’s creates a savory twist on what has become a first birthday tradition, TABASCO launches its first Mexican-style hot sauce, and Seal the Seasons debuts its Blue Spirulina Tropical Smoothie Kit after nearly a year’s worth of R&D.
Quest Nutrition
Quest has unveiled its new Bake Shop line featuring chocolate brownies, blueberry muffins and chocolate chip muffins. Each product is packed with 10 grams of protein and has just 2-3 grams of net carbs, depending on the variety. The baked treats are now available at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Kroger. For more information, visit questnutrition.com.
Thomas’
With pumpkin spice season nearly upon us, Thomas’ has announced the return of its Pumpkin Spice English Muffins (SRP $5.29) and Bagels (SRP $5.49). Consumers can find both seasonal products at major retailers nationwide now through November 2. For more information, visit thomasbreads.com.
Every Body Eat
Every Body Eat has expanded its allergen-friendly snack portfolio to include Cookie Bites. Available in three flavors at launch – Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Vanilla and Ginger Cinnamon – the bite-sized cookies are produced in a dedicated facility free from the top 14 allergens and corn. Every Body Eat Cookie Bites are currently available for purchase on the brand’s website for $17.99 per 3-pack of 5.5 oz. bags and will hit the shelves of Whole Foods Market stores nationwide in October. For more information, visit everybodyeating.com.
Popchips
Popchips is heating up its product portfolio with a new Sweet Heat flavor, which was previewed at Expo West in March. Like the rest of Popchips’ flavors, Sweet Heat contains 50% less fat than fried chips per serving, the brand claims. The new snack is available for purchase online via Amazon for $24.44 per 4-pack of 5 oz. bags. For more information, visit popchips.com.
DEUX
Vegan snack brand DEUX has announced the limited return of its Salted Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough, created in collaboration with Rachael’s Good Eats. According to the brand, the product contains 48% less sugar than the leading peanut butter cup. DEUX Salted Peanut Butter Cup is available online via the brand’s website for $16 per 12 oz. jar. For more information, visit eatdeux.com.
TABASCO
Mcllhenny Company, the maker of TABASCO Sauce, has unveiled its latest creation: TABASCO Salsa Picante. The brand’s first ever Mexican-style hot sauce is crafted with red jalapeño pepper, garlic powder, paprika and TABASCO pepper sauce. TABASCO Salsa Picante has a SRP of $3.56 and is available for purchase on Amazon and Walmart.com. For more information, visit tabasco.com.
Pilgrim’s
Poultry producer Pilgrim’s is seeking to bring a savory twist to the popular “smash cake” first birthday tradition with the debut of Pilgrim’s Ultimate Nuggets Smash Cake Kit. The $7.99 kit includes Pilgrim’s Ultimate Nuggets, Idaohoan instant mashed potatoes to be used as “frosting,” a birthday candle, a birthday bib and four festive crowns. Pilgrim’s Ultimate Nuggets Smash Cake Kit is now available for pre-order on the brand’s website. For more information, visit pilgrimsusa.com.
Kerrygold
Bigger means better (or should we say butter) according to Kerrygold, which has introduced a new format of Irish grass-fed butter: Salted and Unsalted 1lb Butter Sticks. Each 16 oz. box contains four 4 oz. sticks of all-purpose, all-natural butter that can be used for baking and cooking or served tableside with meals. For more information, visit kerrygoldusa.com.
Seal the Seasons
After nearly 12 months of R&D, Seal the Seasons has launched its frozen Blue Spirulina Tropical Smoothie Kit. The smoothie blend features pineapple, mango, sliced peaches, banana, coconut milk and, of course, blue spirulina extract. According to Patrick Mateer, co-founder and CEO of Seal the Seasons, the new blend will be rolling out to stores nationwide over the next few weeks. For more information, visit sealtheseasons.com.
Good Foods
Just in time for fall, Good Foods is introducing two new seasonal and trend-forward dip flavors: Pumpkin Spice and Cranberry Jalapeño. The former features a mix of pumpkin, Greek yogurt and cream cheese and will be available at Sprouts, Safeway Seattle, Giant Eagle and Costco (southeast region) in September with a SRP of $5.99 per 8 oz. tub. The latter embraces rising consumer demand for “swicy” (sweet and spicy) flavors and is currently available at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs nationwide with a SRP of $9.99 per 24 oz. tub. For more information, visit goodfoods.com.
