New Products: Quest Does Donuts, Diaspora Co. Teams Up with Padma Lakshmi
In this week’s new products gallery, Quest expands its Bake Shop line with donuts, Diaspora Co. teams up with a beloved cookbook author and television host, and Pasta Garofalo taps into the protein pasta craze.
ALOHA
Plant-based protein bar brand ALOHA has unveiled its latest small-batch, limited-edition flavor: Chocolate Cherry. Crafted with cherry pieces, almond butter, dark chocolate and the brand’s proprietary blend of pumpkin seed and brown rice protein, each bar delivers 14 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. ALOHA Chocolate Cherry is currently available on the brand’s direct-to-consumer website, aloha.com, and will roll out to Whole Foods Market in November.
Quest
Quest Nutrition has expanded its indulgent protein offerings with the addition of Quest Bake Shop Chocolate Frosted Donuts, with 14 grams of protein, 13 grams of fiber and less than 1 gram of sugar per serving. Consumers can find the donuts on Amazon and at retailers nationwide with a SRP of $10.99 per 4-pack. Learn more by visiting thesimplygoodfoodscompany.com.
Carbone
Carbone Fine Food has introduced Italian Simmer Sauces with the goal of “delivering bold and creative flavors inspired by Italian-American classics [to make] your meals unforgettable.” Available in three flavors at launch – Cacciatore, Fra Diavolo and Bolognese – the sauces will hit store shelves throughout 2026. More information is available at carbonefinefood.com.
Diaspora x Padma
Spice company Diaspora Co. has teamed up with cookbook author and television host Padma Lakshmi to create Gunpowder Podi, a savory, nutty spice blend. The spice blend is made with dry-roasted lentils, split chickpeas and Diaspora’s signature single-origin spices. Padma Lakshmi’s Gunpowder Podi can be purchased on the brand’s direct-to-consumer website, diasporaco.com, for $14 per 1.9 oz. jar.
Pasta Garofalo
Pasta Garofalo has introduced its latest innovation to the U.S.: High Protein Pasta. The pasta is made in Gragnano, Italy, with durum wheat sourced from Italian suppliers “who use advanced milling techniques to preserve the grain’s natural goodness.” Available in two shapes – Spaghetti and Penne Rigate – each serving has 19 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber. The new offerings are available on Amazon for $23.99 per 4-pack of 16 oz. bags. For more information, visit pasta-garofalo.com/us.
Grillo’s
Grillo’s is looking to level up snack time with the launch of Dill Thickles. The new offering delivers three times the thickness of a classic dill pickle chip and has just 5 calories per serving. Learn more by visiting grillos.com.
Afia
Afia has created a fresh take on a holiday must-have with its Mediterranean Stuffing. The new offering uses Afia’s signature falafel as the foundation, balanced with holiday staples like cranberries, kale, sweet potatoes and onions. Afia’s Mediterranean Stuffing is available at Whole Foods Market and Sprouts, with more regional retailers expected to follow. For more information, visit afiafoods.com.
Linear Bar
The protein bar category has a new entrant: Linear Bar. The new offering, which features chocolate, caramel and creamy nougat, delivers 20 grams of protein derived from a blend of organic whey, pea and chickpea protein. Additionally, each bar has 12 grams of fiber. Linear Bar is available via linearbar.com and Amazon, and at all Erewhon locations.
Musafir
Maple Leaf Foods has introduced Musafir, a protein-forward, South Asian-inspired brand launching with six SKUs: Paneer Burgers, Paneer Nuggets, Masala Paneer Bites, Popcorn Paneer, Masala Omelette Bites and Butter Chicken Bites. The products are now available in the frozen aisle of major grocery retailers across Canada. Learn more by visiting musafirfoods.com.
