New Products: OAKBERRY’s Supermarket Debut and BASE FOOD’s Stateside Launch
In this week’s notable new products roundup, organic açai bowl franchise OAKBERRY makes its supermarket debut, Japanese food tech company BASE FOOD launches in the U.S. and Daily Harvest reimagines its Bites line.
SeaPak
SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood has introduced its latest innovation, Classic Cajun Style Shrimp. The new dish features shrimp coated in a transitional New Orleans spice blend of black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic. Seapak Classic Cajun Style Shrimp is rolling out to select retailers this month in a 10 oz. two-serving box, including Meijer, Food Lion, Hannaford, Schnucks and Giant Eagle. For more information, visit seapak.com.
Lata
Online tinned seafood marketplace Lata has debuted its own signature collection of gourmet tinned fish, including Small Sardines in Olive Oil with Jalapeños, Small Sardines in Olive Oil, Large Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil, Stuffed Squid in Ink, Small Sardines in Oil with Habaneros, Garfish in Olive Oil and Stuffed Squid in Olive Oil. The products, developed in collaboration with Spanish producers, are now available on the brand’s website. For more information, visit lata.shop.
Ripi
Ian Tecklin, former president at Maximalist Ventures, has unveiled his first CPG brand: Ripi. The new stuffed frozen pasta line includes Chicken Parmesan Ravioli, Sweet Potato Ravioli and Beef Short Rib Ravioli. According to Tecklin, Ripi sources its ingredients from sustainable farms and flash-freezes its pasta at peak freshness. For more information, visit ripifoods.com.
BASE FOOD
Japanese food tech company BASE Food has made its stateside debut with the launch of nutrient-dense BASE Cookies. Available in two flavors – Cocoa and Coconut – the product is crafted with whole wheat, soy, kelp and rice bran. Beginning February 26, BASE Cookies will be available on Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Kroger.com. For more information, visit shop.basefood.us.
OAKBERRY
Quick-service franchise OAKBERRY has made its supermarket debut with a new line of Sorbet. Offered in three flavors at launch – Açai Sorbet, Açai Sorbet with Peanut Butter Chunks and Açai Sorbet with Banana and Strawberry Chunks – the sweet treat is available at Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. For more information, visit oakberry.com/en-US.
Newman’s Own
Newman’s Own is spicing up its product portfolio with a curated collection of nine organic seasonings: Adobo, Indian-Style Curry, Garlicky Citrus Herb, Herbes de Provence, New Orleans-Style Cajun, Paul’s Salt-Free, Buon Gusto! Italian and Taco With Lime. Consumers can purchase the new seasonings on Amazon.com and Walmart.com. For more information, visit newmansown.com.
Gerber
Gerber has expanded its lineup of kids’ snacks with the launch of its Get’ems! line, featuring Ocean World Cookies (Kale, Apple & Blueberry and Pumpkin, Apple & Cinnamon flavors), Space Crackers (Maple, Pizza and Parmesan flavors) and Roundos Puff Snack (Barbeque, Pizza, Apple Cinnamon and Carrot Ranch flavors). Gerber Get’ems are now available at Walmart and on Amazon. For more information, visit getems.com.
Daily Harvest
Daily Harvest has introduced a new, reimagined Bites line crafted with superfoods and no added sugar to “taste like a decadent dessert.” Bites are available in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Fudgy Hazelnut Brownie, Peppermint Cacao Truffle and Banana Nut Bread flavors. For more information, visit daily-harvest.com.
Wells Enterprises x Ferrero North America
Wells Enterprises has partnered with confectionery giant Ferrero to launch Ice Cream Candy Bars in Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and 100 Grand varieties. The frozen treats are available at retailers nationwide with a SRP of $5.99 per 6-pack. For more information, visit doubletreatyourself.com.
Calbee
Calbee is seeking to bring authentic Asian flavors to U.S. consumers with the release of its Asian Style Chips in Thai-Style Curry, Chinese-Style Spicy Hot Pot, Korean-Style Spicy BBQ and Umami Salt flavors. The snacks are crafted with “carefully selected” potatoes and premium seasoning with specialty spices sourced from Asia, according to the brand. For more information, visit calbeeamerica.com.
Takis
Takis has announced the launch of two new flavors: Nacho Xplosion and Chile Limon. Both snacks are available in 3.2 oz. single-serve bags and 9.9 oz. multi-serve bags at retailers nationwide. For more information, visit takis.us.
Patagonia Provisions
Patagonia Provisions is hoping to redefine the classic tuna and beans combo with the launch of its Sardines & Beans, available in two varieties: White Beans, Lemon & Garlic and Black Beans, Corn and Salsa. The nutrient-rich sardines are sourced from small-scale, family-owned fisheries in Northern Spain. Patagonia Provisions Sardines & Beans are available on the brand’s website for $8 per 4.2 oz. can. For more information, visit patagoniaprovisions.com.
