Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ editor-in-chief, Marina Mayer reviewed all of the new retail products published in print and online at www.RFFmag.com from July 2014 to February 2015. From the hundreds of products, she nominated 19 refrigerated and frozen foods to be named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ third annual Top 5 Readers’ Choice Best New Retail Product. To check out the contest, or to review the other nominees, go here.
Litehouse Foods’ Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing with 1,447 votes
Litehouse Foods, Sandpoint, Idaho, announced three extensions to its OPA by Litehouse line of Greek yogurt salad dressings. Kalamata Feta, Roasted Pepper and Jalapeño Ranch pull from global flavor inspirations to add interesting and palate-pleasing flavors to a line of traditional favorites. These spoonable salad dressings boast a suggested retail price of $4.49 for an 11-ounce jar. CLICK HERE to read an exclusive interview with Roxie Lowther, director of communications.
Garden Lites Veggie-Filled Bakes with 1,234 votes
Garden Lites, Jamaica, N.Y., debuted a Cheddar Broccoli Bake, a nutritious dish chock full of broccoli, brown rice and select spices and topped off with cheddar cheese. Bakes offer a richer flavor profile than original Garden Lites Soufflés, while still remaining low calorie at 250 calories or less. They can be found in the frozen foods sections of grocery stores nationwide in single-serve packaging for a suggested retail price of $3.99. CLICK HERE to read an exclusive interview with Andy Reichgut, executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Kahiki Foods’ Steam-and-Serve Bag Meals with 870 votes
Kahiki Foods, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, introduced what is said to be the frozen Asian category’s first steam-in-bag meals. Chicken Lo Mein and Chicken Fried Rice serve two and can be prepared in the microwave in less than 10 minutes thanks to the company’s new steam-and-serve bags. Also new is StirFresh Sesame Chicken, which is a meal for two that can be prepared in a skillet or wok in 12 minutes and comes with a sauce packet. All three products are available select retail grocery stores nationwide. CLICK HERE to read an exclusive interview with Scott Corey, “master of magical moments and multimedia.”
Ozery Bakery Frozen Breakfast Breads with 228 votes
Canada-based Ozery Bakery took over the breakfast breads category with Morning Rounds, a wholesome alternative to bagels, English muffins and other breakfast items. Made with a variety of healthy grains, whole oats, real fruit, seeds and muesli, each bun contains 5 grams of protein and provides a good source of fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin B, antioxidants and folic acid. They come in Cranberry Orange, Apple Cinnamon, Muesli and Date and Chia varieties in 12.7-ounce resealable bags. CLICK HERE to read an exclusive interview with Alon Ozery, co-founder.
Fazoli’s New Retail Product Line with 178 votes
Fazoli’s, a Lexington, Ky.-based Italian quick-service restaurant, extended its brand to supermarkets with the launch of Mozzarella Stuffed Mini Breadsticks, Parmesan Boneless Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Alfredo Flatbread, Lasagna Fritta and Six Cheese Toasted Ravioli in 8.5- to 11-ounce containers. The products are available in frozen food sections of retail supermarkets throughout the Midwest. CLICK HERE to read an exclusive interview with Dan Horan, vice president of sales and marketing.
Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ editor-in-chief, Marina Mayer reviewed all of the new retail products published in print and online at www.RFFmag.com from July 2014 to February 2015. From the hundreds of products, she nominated 19 refrigerated and frozen foods to be named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ third annual Top 5 Readers’ Choice Best New Retail Product. To check out the contest, or to review the other nominees, go HERE.
