New Products: Bachan’s Teams Up with Karate Kid, Cheez-It Does Frozen Pizza
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Bachan’s kicks up the flavor with Karate Kid: Legends, Cheez-It dives into the frozen pizza space and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams embraces a more convenient form factor.
Cholula
Mexican Hot Sauce brand Cholula released 11 new products: Cooking Sauces (Original, Carne Asada, Birria), Cremosa (Cilantro Lime), Chamoy, Chili Crisp, Taco Seasoning Mix (Original Fajita, Pork Carnitas) and Original Hot Salsa. The new offerings are available on parent company McCormick’s website and Amazon, with select retail availability coming soon. For more information, visit cholula.com/en-us.
Xochitl
Xochitl Tortilla Chips teamed up with the aforementioned Cholula to launch a co-branded tortilla chip flavor. According to Xochitl, the hot sauce-flavored snack was crafted to “bring the bold, spicy flavors of Mexico closer to you.” Xochitl x Cholula Hot Sauce Tortilla Chips will soon be available online. For more information, visit xochitl.com.
Nature’s Own
Nature’s Own has expanded its portfolio of bread products with seven new offerings: Small Loaf (Homestyle White, Ancient Grain, 100% Whole Wheat, Hawaiian and Sourdough varieties), Keto Life Hot Dog Buns and Keto Life Net 1 Multigrain. Both keto offerings contain just one net carb per serving. For more information, visit naturesownbread.com.
Café Bustelo
Café Bustelo expanded its ground coffee line with the addition of Light Roast, Medium Roast, Dark Roast and Dulce de Leche. All four varieties will hit the shelves of retailers nationwide, including Target, Walmart, Meijer and Kroger, beginning this summer. For more information, visit cafebustelo.com.
Legion
Capitalizing on rising consumer demand for high-protein food products, Legion dropped Protein Cereal in Chocolate Crunch, Cinnamon Crunch and Strawberry Crunch flavors. The breakfast offering is crafted with premium milk concentrate, plant-based carbs, fat and prebiotic fiber. Each serving contains 17 grams of protein, 5.4 grams of essential amino acids, 2.6 grams of BCAAs and 7 grams of prebiotic fiber. Legion Protein Cereal is available on the brand’s website for $39.99 per 3-pack of 8.46 oz. boxes. For more information, visit legionathletics.com.
Jeni’s
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is embracing a more convenient form factor with a new line of frozen J-Bars. The ice cream on a stick desserts come in Vanilla Caramel Sundae, Dark Chocolate Bombe, Passion Fruit Dreamsicle and Chocolate Churros & Cream flavors. Consumers can find Jeni’s J-Bars at retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Harris Teeter and select Target locations. For more information, visit jenis.com.
3 PM
San Antonio, Texas-based 3 PM Snacks has hit the CPG scene with 3PM Afternoon Bites, a postbiotic snack “designed to help overcome the inevitable 3 p.m. slump.” Available in two flavors at launch – Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Cranberry with Flaxseed – the soft-baked oat cookies contain 5 grams of protein per serving. 3PM Afternoon Bites are now available at select H-E-B stores. For more information, visit 3pmbreak.com.
Bachan’s x Karate Kid
Ahead of the upcoming film release, Bachan’s is promoting Karate Kid: Legends with a limited edition gift box featuring its Japanese Dipping and Barbecue Sauces. The gift box ($49.99) includes Bachan’s Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce, Bachan’s The Original Japanese Dipping Sauce and a movie-themed headband. For more information, visit bachans.com.
Cheez-It
Cheez-It partnered with Palermo Villa, Inc. to create a collection of frozen pizzas. Available in three varieties – Italian Four Cheese, Pepperoni and Cheddar Jack Supreme – the new offerings feature a 12-inch, ultra-thin Original Cheez-It crust. Cheez-It Frozen Pizza is available for a SRP of between $6.99 to $9.99 at select retailers nationwide, including Kroger, Ahold, H-E-B, Winn-Dixie, Wegmans and Food City. For more information, visit cheezit.palermovillainc.com.
Amylu
Better-for-you, fully-cooked chicken brand Amylu has unveiled its latest offering: Organic Chicken Sausages. Available in four flavors – Spinach & Feta, Italian, Apple and Basil & Cracked Black Pepper – the sausages are available at Harris Teeter, Fresh Thyme and Gelson’s. For more information, visit amylufoods.com.
Jams
Smucker’s Uncrustables has a new competitor: Jams. Though details on the brand are limited, according to its Instagram page, the sandwiches come in Strawberry and Blueberry varieties, are crafted with real fruit and contain 10 grams of protein per serving. For more information, visit tryjamsnow.com/password.
Trolli
Trolli has expanded its sour gummy lineup with the addition of Sour Brite Squad. The new product, previewed at Sweets & Snacks 2024, features three unique shapes and flavor mixes (Blackberry-Lime, Strawberry-Lemonade and Raspberry-Orange). Trolli Sour Brite Squad is available nationwide in three pack sizes: 4.25 oz., 6.3 oz. and 12.3 oz. For more information, visit trolli.com.
Mother-in-Law’s
Kimchi maker Mother-in-Law’s has introduced a new line of Everyday Gochujang to over 400 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. Packed in a convenient squeeze bottle, the Korean chile sauces come in three flavors: Original, Garlic and Korean BBQ. For more information, visit milkimchi.com.
Brainiac
Children’s snack maker Brainiac has released two new flavors of its Neuro+ Smoothies with Prebiotics: Blueberry Banana Oat and Banana Cinnamon Oat. The Neuro+ line is the first packaged food product to include the super-nutrient Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) found in breast milk, the brand claims. For more information, visit brainiacfoods.com.
