Food Wire

Patagonia Provisions has launched a new lightly smoked venison link made from invasive Hawaiian Axis deer, which is considered one of the most delicious venison species in the world.

Buitoni and Impossible Foods announced the debut of the first-ever ravioli filled with Impossible Foods’ award-winning plant-based meat products at retail. Available in the refrigerated pasta aisle, the Buitoni ravioli comes in two varieties – Impossible Beef Made From Plants and Impossible Italian Sausage Made From Plants.

“Cuffing Season” is upon us. As the cold weather sets in, people are looking to find a cuddle buddy, someone to be “cuffed” to for the long winter months. Harmless Harvest, maker of organic dairy-free coconut yogurt, is offering a new take on Cuffing Season: ‘Spooning Season.’

Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, M.S.,N.D., board-certified naturopathic physician, celebrity nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author, launches into the retail channel with her first ready-to-drink bone broth sold exclusively at Whole Foods Market nationwide.

Leading plant-based pioneer Follow Your Heart is at it again launching another standout alternative, USDA-certified organic SuperMac, a new macaroni option paired with deluxe sauces that are made with vegetables, beans, and cashews.

Designer Wellness introduced Designer Smoothie, a shelf stable and portable protein fruit smoothie that is made with real fruit, contains 12 grams of whey protein isolate, is all natural, gluten free, has 100 percent BPA free packaging and contains no sugar added.

Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, announced its newest product innovation, nut butter-stuffed Medjool dates.

GrubMarket announced it raised $145 million in a heavily oversubscribed Series E funding round from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Liberty Street Funds, Japan Post Capital, Walleye Capital, Celtic House Asia Partners, INP Capital, Pegasus Tech Ventures, RIVC and Gaingels, among other unnamed participants. 

With nostalgia for the ‘90s at a high, Seemore Meats & Veggies, the women-owned and led sausage company on a mission to make it easier and more fun for people to eat well, launches a flavor to pay homage to their favorite decade: Chicken Kale Pesto Sausage ($7.99 for a pack of four).

Wholly Veggie’s Plant-Based Mozzarella and Cheddar Sticks are available nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market, and rolling out at key retailers across Canada.