Path of Life, the family-focused frozen foods brand, announced a new line of organic steel cut instant oatmeal to expand on its existing options of accessible, convenient, and high-quality dishes in the frozen foods aisle. Available in two different flavor varieties, the new Path of Life steel cut oats are combined with delicious fruits and are gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free, and plant-based.
Expanding what is already one of the most diverse greenhouse baby leaf and head lettuce portfolios on the market, Revol Greens is adding a large-scale chopped romaine program with three new retail varieties available at select retailers throughout the Midwest: Premium Romaine Salad, Leafy Romaine Chop, and Vibrant Romaine Blend (SRP $2.99-$3.99 for 7.5-ounce packages). There also will be channel-specific packaging available for foodservice, serviced out of the Minnesota greenhouse.
Ciranda, a leading supplier of certified organic, non-GMO and fair-trade food ingredients, welcomes Joni Huffman in a newly created role of Vice President of Sales. Huffman will lead the sales and customer support activities and will work closely with the senior leadership team to provide strategic direction for the company.
NestFresh, the leader in sustainable, local, humane and natural eggs, announces its seasonal, spring 2021 packaging. The bright design is meant to appeal to consumers’ attraction to the warmer season, and to celebrate a lighter state of mind. It is also meant to draw renewed attention to eggs, a favorite among high-protein food items. Eggs are one of the cleanest protein sources currently available to American families, with an average six grams of protein per egg, while also being an ethical and humane source of protein. NestFresh’s seasonal packaging is scheduled to hit retailer shelves in late March, and will be available while supplies last.
Hope Foods has expanded its popular Cashew & Almond Dip line with the release of its new Vanilla Bean flavor. Joining the brand’s fan-favorite Chocolate Cashew & Almond Dip, the new Vanilla Bean rounds out Hope Foods’ newest product category: dessert dips. Both Chocolate and Vanilla Bean flavor Cashew & Almond Dips are available nationwide.
Cool Beans wraps bring together nutritious whole beans with global flavors to create clean, balanced eating. Before the pandemic, research showed that plant-based eating was on the rise. Now, its growing five times faster than overall U.S. food sales, according to the Plant Based Foods Association. As families across America embrace plant-based eating, the demand is creating a new movement of whole plant-based foods showing up in the freezer section. These foods don’t imitate products like meat or cheese that already existed, but instead are innovative chef-crafted meals, using whole plant ingredients.
Proceeds from SoCal Costco purchases of Worthy Bowls will go to the non-profit One Simple Wish, which supports children in foster care.
February 4, 2021
The Worthy Company, creator of the plant-based, ready-to-eat Worthy Bowl, is expanding distribution to Southern California Costco and Bristol Farms locations. The Worthy Company’s Strawberry & Greens flavor in a 4-pack is now available at nine Southern California Costco locations, while 14 Bristol Farms stores will offer the brand’s Strawberry & Greens, Vanilla Orange and Mango & Greens bowls in early March.
Del Monte Fresh Produce, one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, announced the relaunch of its Homestyle Guacamole in four new flavors, combining Fresh Del Monte’s high-quality ingredients with the fresh taste and texture of a homemade guacamole without the hassle.
February marks the arrival of Must Love, the newly rebranded non-dairy ice cream made with simple, recognizable, better-for-you ingredients that delivers a distinctive and delectable experience. Formerly on the market as Hakuna Banana and Totes Oats, these two product lines have united to become Must Love. A full range of products, encompassing pints and bars, is now available at all Sprouts locations. Additional retailers across the U.S. will continue to be added into the spring.