New Products: Mean Girls Popcorn, Orthoptera Protein Bars and Kelp-based Powdered Greens

Nosh Staff Feb. 16, 2024 at 12:45 PM

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Rob’s Backstage Popcorn celebrates the upcoming 20th anniversary of Mean Girls, Actual Veggies seeks to reinvent the french fry and Offshore Greens turns to kelp to create a climate-friendly nutrition powder.

Base Culture

Frozen bread brand Base Culture has made its first foray into the shelf-stable category with the launch of Simply Bread, a new line of nutrient-dense sliced breads. Available in three varieties – Classic Sandwich, Hint of Honey and Super Seed – the gluten-free offerings are made with a clean flour blend comprised of tapioca, coconut, almond, chickpea, flax and hemp. Base Culture’s new Simply Bread line is now available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide for $7.99 per loaf. For more information, visit baseculture.com.

Rob’s Backstage Popcorn

That’s so fetch! Rob’s Backstage Popcorn has kicked off its Movie Theater Butter journey with none other than Mean Girls as the film celebrates its 20th anniversary. The new offering is available exclusively at Sam’s Club for $5.98 per 12 oz. bag. For more information, visit eatrobs.com.

Offshore Greens

Massachusetts-based Offshore Greens is seeking to make a splash in the health supplement market with the debut of its Whole Body Blend. Available in two flavors – Original and Cinnamon Chai – the kelp-based nutrition powder packs 20 grams of plant-based protein and 6 grams of collagen per serving. The kelp used in the product is harvested by hand in Machias, Maine. Offshore Greens’ Whole Body Blends are available via the brand’s website for $60 per 30-serving bag. For more information, visit offshoregreens.com.

Filippo Berio

Olive oil producer Filippo Berio has ventured into a new category with a line of homemade-style tomato-based sauces. The collection consists of eight varieties: Marinara, Roasted Garlic, Tomato Basil, Olive, Mushroom, Arrabbiata, Traditional Italian and Grilled Vegetable, which are all gluten- and lactose-free. Filippo Berio sauces will be available in 24 oz. jars at select retailers beginning this summer. For more information, visit filippoberio.com.

GOOD GOOD

GOOD GOOD has reimagined a European-inspired flavor with its newest no-sugar-added jam, Four Fruits. The new jam is crafted with redcurrants, cherries, strawberries and raspberries and, according to the brand, boasts more than 60% whole fruit per jar. GOOD GOOD’s Four Fruits Jam is now available online on goodgoodbrand.com and Amazon.com for a SRP of $9.99 per 12 oz. jar. For more information, visit goodgoodbrand.com.

Once Upon a Farm

Hot on the heels of its A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes, Once Upon a Farm has announced the release of a new line of organic baby and toddler pantry snacks. The new collection, set to make its debut in March, consists of Fruit & Veggie Puffs (Strawberry, Sweet Potato and Coconut; Apple, Sweet Potato & Coconut; and Mango, Carrot & Coconut varieties), Coconut Melts (Mango Ban-illa; Strawberry Banana; and Mixed Berry varieties), Tractor Wheels (Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach; Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower; and Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet varieties) and Toddler Soft-Baked Bars. For more information, visit onceuponafarmorganics.com.

Actual Veggies

Actual Veggies is seeking to reinvent the french fry with its new line of SUPER FRIES. Available in three varieties – Classic Potato, Purple Sweet Potato and Sweet Potato – the snack is cooked in 100% avocado oil and boasts 5 grams to 6 grams of protein depending on the variety. For more information, visit actualveggies.com.

Pure Protein

Pure Protein is spicing up its line of Popped Crisps with the addition of Sweet Chili. Like the rest of the brand’s popped crisp flavors, each 1.27 oz. bag has 12 grams of plant-based protein. Pure Protein’s Sweet Chili Popped Crisps will soon be available online for $22.99 per 12-pack. For more information, visit pureprotein.com.

UP Proteins

UP Proteins has unveiled its new line of sustainable Orthoptera (an order of insects that comprises crickets and grasshoppers) protein bars available in Peanut & Fruit and Chocolate Almond varieties. According to the brand, Orthoptera is part of an ancient food source that is becoming a popular sustainable food source due to its nutritional density and low carbon footprint. Aside from Orthoptera, the bars contain high levels of essential antioxidants, vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc and Vitamin B12 and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. For more information, visit upproteins.com.