Food Wire

The new voluntary initiative streamlines the myriad date labels on consumer products packaging down to just two standard phrases. “BEST If Used By” describes product quality, where the product may not taste or perform as expected but is safe to use or consume. “USE By” applies to the few products that are highly perishable and/or have a food safety concern over time; these products should be consumed by the date listed on the package – and disposed of after that date.

The hot new company is launching a peanut butter chocolate flavor of its flagship almond protein powder, and all products are now available for wholesale distribution.

Debuting exclusively at select retailers nationwide this month and more widely in July, the new, deliciously rich and creamy snack will be available in three satisfying flavors: raspberry, vanilla and lemon.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. announced today that Jason Weller, former chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will join the organization as a senior director of sustainability on Feb. 27, 2017. Jason will join the Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN business unit, created in the second half of 2016, where he will lead the team developing the conservation portfolio of tools for the cooperative’s member-owners.

Outer Aisle Gourmet, creator of delicious, innovative plant-based versions of America’s favorite foods, has launched the nation’s first gluten-free, low-carb cauliflower sandwich thins and cauliflower pizza crusts.

Fruigees Inc., the innovative fruit snack brand that is offering an all-ages alternative to the applesauce and baby food that saturate the flexible pouch category, has launched new 4-packs of their three existing flavors; Nothing Beets Cherry, Kalefornia Grape, and 24 Carrot Orange.

D’vash Organics is excited to announce the launch of D’vash Date Nectar, a USDA organic sweetener and vegan honey alternative made entirely from California dates.

The globally-inspired line draws influence from street food trends from different corners of the world. The four different sauces serve as a flavor-saturating base and can create hundreds of different taco varieties, meat-based or vegetarian. From easy, approachable family dinners to late night eats, each bottle of sauce prepares up to three pounds of meat or veggies in just 20 minutes. Preparation directions and creative serving suggestions are included on the labels.

Mama Biscuit’s Gourmet Biscuit Co. (MBGB), America’s first gourmet biscuit baking company, founded by Lesley Riley, has grown by leaps and bounds. From the first online sale in May 2015, MBGB quickly became the biscuit darling to local wineries, wholesalers, and supermarkets like Wegmans and Whole Foods.

Bearded Brothers is excited to announce the re-launch of their original and nut-free line of energy bars.