Food Wire

Bibigo, the leading maker of Korean pantry staples, today announced the launch of two new hot sauces inspired by gochujang, a spicy Korean condiment and fermented hot pepper paste that topped this year’s flavor forecast for both chefs and consumers.

Alexia, a ConAgra Foods brand, announced today that all of the brand’s offerings will be non-GMO by the end of 2016. In addition, the entire Alexia line will be Non-GMO Project Verified within the next 12 months. Building on that commitment, Alexia is announcing two new side dishes made with organic potatoes: Organic Savory Spice Sweet Potato Fries and Alexia Truffle Fries.

alermo Villa, Inc., one of the top five pizza manufacturers in America, announces its latest frozen pizza innovation; Urban Pie Pizza Company. With a flaky, pastry-like crust, this premium, small batch frozen pizza is unlike any product Palermo’s has ever released and it is aimed at re-energizing the frozen pizza category for millennials, young families and others. Urban Pie Pizza Co. is currently in select grocery stores and will be available nationwide by the end of this month.

Sabra Dipping Company, makers of America’s best selling refrigerated dips and spreads has expanded its line of all natural guacamole with the launch of Veggie Fusions, a new concept in packaged guacamole. Veggie Fusions are made with Haas avocados blended with a variety of fresh cut, crisp and chunky vegetables, adding fresh flavor and reducing the overall fat content by 30%.

Madhava Natural Sweeteners is a pioneer in the natural sweeteners industry and has continued to evolve since its inception over 43 years ago. Madhava recently announced the debut of 3 new product lines: Organic Cassava, Kids Organic Honey Water and Organic Honey Pairings.

Hilary’s, the creator of convenient and culinary foods that are made from real ingredients and are free-from common allergens, has expanded its frozen product portfolio, introducing three new innovative flavors of veggie bites: Broccoli Casserole, Mediterranean and Spicy Mesquite – a special nod to Hilary’s Midwestern roots and the brand’s creative perspective on BBQ.

La Panzanella® Artisanal Foods Co., maker of America’s number one specialty food cracker, introduces Croccantini® Bites, ideal for today’s on-the-go generation seeking healthy, natural and palate-pleasing snacks. The new Croccantini Bites will launch in June with three bold flavors and a newly-designed 4.75-ounce re-sealable, stand-up pouch at a suggested retail price of $3.99.

This month, The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is introducing new Hershey’s Simply 5 Syrup; a sweet and simple take on the Hershey’s classic, now made with five simple ingredients. The new Hershey’s Simply 5 Syrup has no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial preservatives and flavors, and is made from non-GMO ingredients.

Now launching, Coconut Cloud is for conscientious individuals who wake up craving a cup of java but don’t drink dairy. It’s a problem-solving product for people who want a clean coffee kick to start their day – without forgoing the creamer.

Drawing on the family’s deep roots in the wine and food business, Don Sebastiani & Sons is expanding its expertise this April to a category complementary to its core wine business, specialty foods. The new offering – U Gottabee Nutz – features healthy, flavored, dry-roasted nuts made with natural ingredients.