Notable New Products: Vertically Farmed Salad Kits & Veggie-Coated Chicken Nuggets

This week’s roundup of notable new products brings vertically-farmed salad kits, veggie-coated chicken nuggets and a new look for one of Ben & Jerry’s popular flavors.

Minimalist Baker

Minimalist Baker expanded its lineup of baking supplies and simple mixes with three new offerings: 1-Bowl Chocolate Cake + Cupcake Mix, 1-Bowl Pancake + Waffle Mix and Gluten-Free Flour Blend. The flour blend can be used as a 1:1 replacement for all-purpose flour in all baking recipes. Both mixes are available online for $12.99 each and the Gluten-Free Flour Blend is available for $9.99.

Ben & Jerry’s

In conjunction with National Voter Registration Day, Ben & Jerry’s teamed up with Black Voters Matter to launch a new look for its “Change is Brewing” flavor. The rebranded pint design now features new artwork from multi-disciplinary artist Laci Jordan that “underscores how important it is for the Black community to have access to the ballot box.” The new pints will soon be available at Ben & Jerry’s stores nationwide.

Ghirardelli

Ghirardelli has expanded its non-dairy lineup with the addition of plant-based Non-Dairy Dark Chocolate Baking Chips. The new offering is made with 52% cacao from sustainably sourced cocoa beans. Ghirardelli Non-Dairy Dark Chocolate Baking Chips are available in-store and online for a suggested retail price of $5.99 per 10 oz. bag.

Bowery

To compliment its salad mixes, Vertical farming company Bowery is adding ready-to-eat salad kits. Available in three varieties – Zesty Caesar (roasted chickpeas and parm crisps), Avocado Ranch (pepitas and tortilla strips) and Balsamic Vinaigrette (pita chips, dried cranberries and roasted cashews) — the salad kits feature Bowery’s “modern spin” on iceberg lettuce and are available at select Wakefern and Giant stores on a rolling basis.

Kayco

With Rosh Hashanah right around the corner, Kayco unveiled two new ways to have a sweet new year: Heaven & Earth Date Syrup and Heaven & Earth Granulated Date “Sugar”. Both offerings are made with only dates. . The date syrup is available for $5.49 per 12 oz. bottle and the granulated date sugar is available for $7.49 per 12 oz. bag.

Afia

Texas-based Mediterranean food company Afia launched its sixth falafel flavor: Za’atar. Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice made from a blend of herbs and seasonings including thyme, oregano, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. Afia Za’atar Falafel is now available at Sprouts stores for $5.99 per 9 oz. bag and online for $54.99 per 6-pack.

Gotham Greens

Following last week’s funding announcement, Brooklyn-based indoor farming pioneer and condiment maker Gotham Greens announced a new line of plant-based dips. Available in four flavors – Green Goddess, Spinach Artichoke, Tzatziki and Green Harissa – the dips feature fresh greens and herbs such as basil, parsley and dill. The new dips are available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide for $6.49 per 6.5 oz. tub.

Happy Family

Happy Family Organics expanded its lineup of baby and toddler nutrition products with several new offerings. For babies, the brand has launched Happy Baby Stage 3 Savory Blends and Happy Baby Advancing Textures Bowls, which contain a full serving of veggies, and Happy Baby Brain Support Blends pouch line. For toddlers, the brand debuted two new snack options: Happy Tot Fruity Sticks and Happy Tot Give Back Variety. The new products are available online and at select retailers nationwide.

Caulipower

Caulipower has unveiled its newest innovation: All Natural Chicken Nuggets. Featuring white meat chicken coated in a mix of chickpea and cauliflower, the nuggets join Caulipower’s existing frozen chicken tenders. According to the brand, the nuggets contain 29% fewer calories and $39% less fat than traditional chicken nuggets. Caulipower All Natural Chicken Nuggets are now available at Sam’s Club and will roll out into Walmart in October.