New Products: Progresso Tackles Grilling Season, Juicy Marbles Does Plant-based Salmon
From plant-based fish to dessert-inspired sunflower seeds, this week’s new product innovations span all sides of the industry. Check out the gallery below for the latest launches from Juicy Marbles, Smackin’, Banza, Mike’s Mighty Good and more.
Juicy Marbles
Following the success of its plant-based cod – which sold out in one hour – Juicy Marbles is going deeper into the category with Kinda Salmon. Created in collaboration with Austrian startup Revo Foods, the new offering is made with fermented fungi-based mycoprotein and uses a novel structuring process for a “firm yet tender bite.” Juicy Marbles Kinda Salmon is available at juicymarbles.com for $61 per 4-pack of 4 oz. filets.
Progresso
Progresso is tackling grilling season…without the grill. The brand has introduced Progresso Pitmaster, a new line of BBQ-inspired soups featuring Grilled Chicken & Fire-Roasted Corn, Steak & Potatoes with Roaster Vegetables, Sausage & Beer Cheese with Potatoes, Grilled Chicken & Potato with Roasted Vegetables and Steak & Bean varieties. The soups are now available at major retailers nationwide with a SRP of $2.73 each. Learn more by visiting progresso.com.
Kraft
Kraft is combining two iconic foods with its most recent innovation, Pizza Flavored Mac & Cheese Dinner. Each 7.25 oz. box contains macaroni and an individually sealed cheese sauce mix with pizza flavor seasoning. For more information, visit kraftheinz.com/kraft-mac-and-cheese.
Buena Mesa
Walmart and Tyson Foods have teamed up to launch Buena Mesa, a Tex-Mex-inspired fresh protein brand, across 500 stores in Texas. The lineup includes marinated, dry-rubbed and seasoned meat that is “ready for the smoker or grill, right out of the package,” according to a LinkedIn post by Ty Toolson, a senior merchant at Walmart. Beef skirt steak for fajitas, queso with brisket, and pollo asado seasoned chicken leg quarters are among the ready-to-cook options. Go to walmart.com to learn more.
Smackin’
Sunflower seed slinger Smackin’ has dropped its latest limited-edition flavor: Strawberry Cheesecake. “It’s like dessert in a snack,” according to the brand. Smackin’ Strawberry Cheesecake is available on the brand’s website for $20 per 6-pack of 1.5 oz. bags. For more information, visit smackinsunflowerseeds.com.
SkinnyDipped
SkinnyDipped is going deeper into the better-for-you confectionery set with the release of Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites. The sweet treat has just 3 grams of sugar per serving and is free from artificial flavors and colors. SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites are currently available on Amazon for $25.38 per 4-pack of 3.17 oz. bags, with a retail rollout slated for the fall. Visit skinnydipped.com to learn more.
Crisp Power
Crisp Power has expanded its lineup of Protein Pretzels with the addition of a Cheddar flavor. Each single-serve, 1.75 oz. bag has 25 grams of protein and 6 grams of net carbs. The new offering is available at crisppower.com for $19.99 per 6-pack.
Mike’s Mighty Good
Craft ramen brand Mike’s Mighty Good has unveiled Chicken Bone Broth Ramen Cup, which it claims to be the first-ever seed oil-free instant ramen, crafted with antibiotic-free chicken and organic noodles. The new offering contains 10 grams of protein per serving. Visit mikesmightygood.com for more information.
Eat Happy Kitchen
Eat Happy Kitchen has ventured into the snack category with the launch of Cheese Bites in Cheddar & BBQ, Monterey Jack & Ranch and White Cheddar & Onion flavors. The snacks combine real cheese with the brand’s fan-favorite seasoning blends and contain 10-11 grams of protein, depending on the variety. Eat Happy Kitchen Cheese Bites are available on the brand’s website in 2 oz. resealable pouches in 3-packs and 12-packs. For more information, visit eathappykitchen.com.
Fresh Vintage Farms
Fresh Vintage Farms has debuted its latest innovation, Almond Oil Mayonnaise. As its name suggests, the new condiment is a clean-label mayo that swaps out traditional seed oils for cold-pressed almond oil. The new offering is made with cage-free eggs, lemon juice, sea salt, and, of course, cold-pressed almond oil. Fresh Vintage Farms Almond Oil Mayonnaise will be available in 137 Save Mart and Lucky Stores, as well as online at freshvintagefarms.com.
Banza
Banza has unveiled Brown Rice Pasta, crafted with brown rice and chickpeas. The new offering is offered in a variety of shapes, including Penne, Elbows, Rotini and Spaghetti, all of which are available on the brand’s website, eatbanza.com, and at retailers nationwide.
