New Products: Ghirardelli Enters the Cookie Aisle, Jeni’s Goes Nuts for Acorns

In this week’s new products roundup, Ghirardelli makes its debut in the cookie aisle, Thomas’ and Bob Evans put a protein-packed spin on familiar favorites, and Jeni’s explores unconventional ingredients with a new acorn-inspired ice cream flavor.

Jeni’s

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has introduced Appalachian Acorn Pie, a new flavor Appalachian-grown, foraged acorns milled into flour and blended into a nutty, sweet cream with a salty-sweet graham cracker swirl. Developed over five years, the flavor is inspired by traditional cream pies, combining earthy, nutty notes with a graham crust-like finish. The limited edition flavor is currently sold out. Learn more by visiting jenis.com.

Oasis Dates

North America’s largest Medjool dates grower and processor has launched Oasis Dates, a new consumer brand featuring seven products, including whole and pitted dates, coconut-rolled treats and functional snacks. Cinnamon Oat + Gut Health Boosted Dates deliver 8 grams of fiber per serving, while Salted Caramel + Energy Boosted Dates contain 100mg of caffeine and 4 grams of fiber. The brand is now rolling out across Kroger, Sam’s Club, Costco and H-E-B, with nationwide Whole Foods Market distribution slated for later this fall. More information is available at oasisdate.com.

Thomas’

Bimbo Bakeries USA-owned Thomas’ is expanding its protein-focused breakfast lineup with two new products: Protein English Muffins, delivering 8 grams of protein per serving, and Protein Seeded Bagel Thins, featuring 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber. Both products come in 6-count packages and are currently rolling out to retailers nationwide. For more information, visit thomasbreads.com.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans is introducing its first Protein Mac & Cheese, delivering 18 grams of protein per serving – 80% more than its original variety. The new refrigerated, microwave-ready side dish is made with macaroni noodles, real milk, cheese and whey protein concentrate. Bob Evans Protein Mac & Cheese is available at Kroger, Meijer and select Walmart stores. Learn more by visiting bobevansgrocery.com.

Essential Baking

Essential Baking has expanded into the sandwich aisle with four Organic Sandwich Sourdough Loaves, available exclusively at Target stores nationwide. The lineup includes Oats & Honey, Multigrain, Artisan White and Cinnamon, the latter of which is available for a limited time. Made with organic, non-GMO ingredients, avocado oil and authentic sourdough starter, the new loaves retail for $6.89 each. More information is available at essentialbaking.com.

Sola

Sola is tapping into the protein boom with the launch of two Snack Size Bagel varieties: Blu-Berry and Chocolatey Chip, now available at Target stores nationwide. Made with avocado oil and featuring prebiotic fiber, the mini bagels deliver 15 grams and 14 grams of complete protein per serving, respectively. For more information, visit thesolacompany.com.

Highline Mushrooms

Highline Mushrooms is introducing a Fresh Cream of Mushroom Soup Kit as part of its growing Fresh Gourmet Series, bringing a convenient meal solution to the produce aisle. Each 15 oz. kit includes 13 oz. of fresh sliced Mini Bella mushrooms and a pre-portioned dry soup mix, allowing consumers to prepare four servings of cream of mushroom soup in approximately 25 minutes with the addition of milk. Learn more by visiting highlinemushrooms.com.

Ghirardelli

Ghirardelli is entering the packaged cookie category with the launch of Crispy Cookies, available in Classic Chocolate Chip and Double Chocolate Varieties. The new line features Ghirardelli chocolate chips and cocoa in bite-sized cookies packaged in 10-count, 6.3 oz. bags. Available now on Ghirardelli’s website, the cookies will roll out at Kroger and Walmart later this month, with broader nationwide distribution planned for January 2027. More information is available at ghirardelli.com.