Food Wire

In recent years, several investigations have revealed unsettling news about the United States honey industry. One found that more than 75 percent of honey sold in US grocery stores “isn’t exactly honey.” Another investigation found that much of the honey on United States grocery shelves is likely to have been illegally imported from China and may contain dangerous antibiotics and heavy metals.

Yves Veggie Cuisine, with its full line of veggie-forward appetizer bites, burgers, dogs and deli slices, is debuting a whole new look on grocery store shelves in March. The new packaging aims to help call attention to the fresh veggie-forward ingredients that Yves has always been known for, while also bringing forward different usage occasions to help inspire consumers.

Brew Me Something, Mista! PJ’s of New Orleans is kicking off the Mardi Gras season by announcing their new partnership with one of New Orleans’ most historic krewes: the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club (Zulu). PJ’s and Zulu teamed up this year to create a new Mardi Gras-inspired drink as well as bagged coffee blends.

The Vine, New York’s premium food company, has announced that its line of artisanal and low sodium pasta sauces are now available at Stop ‘n Shop and Giant Landover stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Vine’s products were created to provide low sodium products in a variety of flavors. 

Nutiva, pioneer of plant-based organic superfoods that nurture vitality, has announced the debut of its new Squeezable Coconut Manna line. Crafted from organic pureed coconuts, this delicious coconut butter spread is available in Original Coconut flavor and, for the first time, Almond and Chocolate flavors.

Brooklyn-based CPG brand Cocoburg announces the close of roughly half a million dollars in funding.

Forty years after reviving old world-style milling, Bob’s Red Mill is bringing its expertise in whole grain foods to the snack aisle. Bob’s Better Bars combine the company’s signature whole rolled oats with peanut butter and ingredients like honey, chocolate, strawberry and banana to create five deliciously chewy, nutritious bars.

RESET Bioscience, a CBD and advanced wellness company, is the first to use pharmaceutical grade ingredients and processes for its pioneering CBD product. After extensive research, testing and validation the company is launching its debut product RESET Balance, a 99.9 percent nano liposomal organic hemp CBD that compliments the body’s existing endocannabinoid system.

Just in time for your New Year’s wellness resolutions, Daiya, leading maker of plant-based foods that are dairy, gluten and soy free, announced its newest dairy-free yogurt alternative cups. The newly reformulated, dairy-free yogurt alternative cups are made with coconut cream and contain 6 g of protein per serving.

Stonewall Kitchen, award-winning specialty food manufacturer, marketer and retailer, announces its January 2019 Product Launch. Included in the lineup is the new Bada Bing Cherry Jam, Sea Salt and Black Pepper Roasted Peanuts, exclusive to retail and direct consumers, along with a variety of other jams, jellies and dressings.