Gallery: April’s Savory New Products
In addition to sweet treats, April’s new product launches offered consumers plenty of savory options from new plant-based meat alternatives from Sweet Earth to BBQ innovations from Pit Boss Grills and Haven’s Kitchen. View the gallery for the most notable new releases including dairy free cheese alternatives from Boursin and Grounded Foods Co. and spicy snacks from Blue Diamond and Country Archer Provisions.
Tillamook
Oregon dairy Tillamook has introduced a new flavor to their cream cheese spreads. Chive and Onion is made without gums, fillers or preservatives and is available at select grocery retailers.
Happy Family Organics
Happy Family Organics launched the Happy Baby Savory Blends line. Each pouch contains 1.5 servings of organic vegetables blended with fats, herbs and spices and is available at Whole Foods Markets and Amazon. The line will debut with four flavors: Sweet Potatoes with Olive Oil and Rosemary; Squash, Chickpeas and Spinach with Avocado Oil and Sage; Broccoli and Carrots with Olive Oil and Garlic; and Purple Carrots and Cauliflower with Avocado Oil and Oregano.
Real Good Foods
Real Good Foods introduced low carb, high protein Grande Enchiladas to the frozen food aisle. Available in two varieties, Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo sauce and Cheese Enchiladas in a red sauce, the new grain-free offerings use all natural, antibiotic-free chicken breast as the tortilla shell for a nutrient profile of two grams of net carbs and 20 grams of protein. The Grande Enchiladas are available at Costco, Publix and Safeway.
SuckerPunch Gourmet
SuckerPunch Gourmet added two new pickle varieties to its lineup: Kosher Dill Chips and Kosher Dill Wholes. Both new additions are KSA Certified, Non-GMO and contain no artificial preservatives or allergens. The Kosher Dill Chips and Wholes are available online and at Whole Foods Markets, Albertsons, Safeway, Sprouts, ShopRite, Meijer, and Publix nationwide for a suggested retail price of $5.99 per 24 oz. jar.
Sweet Earth
Sweet Earth expanded its Mindful Chik'n Strips line with three varieties: Shredded Seasoned Chik'n, Seasoned Chipotle Strips, and Shredded Korean Style BBQ. Available at select retailers including Whole Foods, Meijer, HEB, Ahold and Sprouts for a suggested retail price of $7.99, the additions expand the Nestle-owned brand further into poultry alternatives.
Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond Almonds launched its XTREMES line, which includes three flavors: Cayenne Pepper (Hot), Ghost Pepper (Hotter), and Carolina Reaper (Hottest). Made with real peppers, each serving of XTREMES also contains 6 grams of protein. The new line is available in select grocery and convenience stores for a suggested retail price of $3.49 per 6 oz. can.
La Brea Bakery
As an expansion of their existing Take & Bake portfolio, La Brea Bakery has introduced six new pre-packaged bakery offerings: Seeded Sourdough Roll, Everything Roll, Sunflower Turmeric Roll, Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Roll, French Sandwich Rolls, and a Twin Pack Ancient Grain Baguette. The breads are shipped frozen and have a six-day ambient shelf life. The new items also sport a packaging refresh to better showcase ingredients and preparation instructions. Each bread retails for between $2.99-3.99 and is available at grocery stores such as Kroger, Albertsons and Harris Teeter.
Jimmy Dean
Targeting more health conscious consumers, Jimmy Dean debuted two new breakfast offerings: a Jimmy Dean Delights Skillet with all natural turkey sausage, sweet potato and kale, and the Jimmy Dean Delights Plant-Based Patty & Frittata Sandwich. The latter features an egg white frittata and a plant-based patty made from soy protein, black beans, brown rice, quinoa, and egg whites.
Maine Crisp Company
Maine Crisp Company introduced Savory Fig & Thyme crisps, made with a blend of hemp hearts, walnuts and Maine maple syrup. The new release is gluten-free, non-GMO and, unlike the brand’s other snack offerings, entirely plant-based. The crisps are available on the brand's website, a range of independent specialty shops, and at Hannaford and Whole Foods.
Country Archer Provisions
Country Archer Provisions launched their new Fuego jerky along with Footlong meat sticks. Aimed at the convenience store channel, both new offerings are made with grass-fed beef. The Fuego jerky is flavored with Arbol chili spice and contains 9 grams of protein per serving while each footlong contains 15 grams of protein per serving and is available in Original, Teriyaki and Fuego.
Dr. Praeger's
Frozen food brand Dr. Praegers added a Cauliflower Veggie Burger to its lineup of burgers and nuggets. Made with cauliflower, zucchini and peas, the new non-GMO, certified gluten free, vegan, kosher and soy free burgers have 9 grams of protein. The burgers are available in packs of two 4 oz. burgers at retailers including Fresh Direct, Meijer, Wegmans, Publix, Whole Foods and Kroger.
Cascade Organic Flour
Family-owned Cascade Organic Flour, has launched a retail line of its whole wheat flour. Debuting with 5 lb. Organic Whole Wheat Flour bags, Cascade plans to also launch Organic All-Purpose Flour into retail later this year.
Capello's
Frozen pizza, pasta and cookie dough producer Cappello's introduced two frozen-fresh, grain-free ravioli offerings: Five Cheese and Spinach and Cheese. The almond flour-based dough is filled with a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, fontina and asiago cheeses. The product is available nationwide at Whole Foods for $9.99.
Pit Boss Grills
Grill brand Pit Boss is expanding their edible offerings, launching 23 new spice rubs and six BBQ sauces. With flavors ranging from Blackened Sriracha to St. Louis Hickory & Brown Sugar, the new lineup is available online at pitboss-grills.com.
Boursin
Boursin introduced a Dairy-Free, Garlic and Herb flavored plant-based cheese spread. Developed with assistance from plant-based food brand, Follow Your Heart, it is available nationwide at retailers such as Albertson's Acme & East, Certco, Hannaford, HEB, Hyvee, Kroger and Sprouts for a suggested retail price of $6.99.
La Colombe & Steeped Coffee Companies
La Colombe Coffee Roasters partnered with Steeped Coffee Companies to add a fully compostable, single-serve coffee pack to its lineup. Available in Monaco Medium Roast, Corsica Dark Roast, and Monte Carlo Decaffeinated, the new offering uses a proprietary process to brew coffee similar to tea, and is available for purchase online, at premium grocery stores and through other wholesale providers.
Grounded Foods Co.
Plant-based dairy company Grounded Foods Co. introduced a new cheese alternative made from cauliflower and hemp that is also nut free, soy free, gluten free, non-GMO and keto friendly. Currently sold online at groundedfoods.com for $30 for 3 packs or $50 for 6 packs, the cheese has a suggested retail price of $5.99.
Haven's Kitchen
Cooking school and cafe turned food brand Haven’s Kitchen added a BBQ sauce offering to its line of refrigerated sauces. Sweetened only with dates and plums, tamarind, apple cider vinegar, the new sauce is sold on the brand’s website and at Whole Foods Markets nationwide for a suggested price of $6.99.
Mt. Olive
Mt. Olive Pickle Company introduced a line of Pickle Salsas available in three varieties: Mild, Medium and Hot. The Salsas contain 5 calories per serving with no added sugar and are available at select grocery stores and online.
TRUFF
TRUFF added a Black Truffle Oil to its product portfolio of truffle-flavored condiments and sauces. The blend of olive oil and real black winter truffles is available at TRUFF.com, Amazon, Whole Foods Market, Shaw's, Giant, Sprouts and World Market.
