The $35 million facility manufactures CAVA’s proprietary dips and spreads, including tzatziki, harissa, and Crazy Feta, and  support at least 750 restaurants.

Nasoya, the nation’s leading brand of tofu and plant-based and Asian-inspired foods, is expanding its offerings with the launch of Kimchi Relish and a new vegan dumpling variety, Korean BBQ Vegetable Dumplings, packed with high-protein Nasoya Super Firm Tofu with a recipe inspired by traditional sweet and savory Korean Bulgogi flavors.

Rojo’s, a leading brand of refrigerated restaurant-style and homestyle salsas and dips, announced today the addition of Black Bean & Guajillo Crema Layer Dip to its popular line. The five-layer, gluten-free dip features tasty black beans, cool guacamole, tangy salsa, rich and smoky Guajillo pepper crema, and cheddar cheese.

Innovation in refrigerated foods and beverage continue to keep brick-and-mortar retailers alive, as shoppers flock to the perimeter of stores for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, refrigerated meats and more. Innovation is also why the overall refrigerated foods and beverage industry is experiencing an uptick in sales.

Find out what new snacks, appetizers and side dishes are hitting store shelves.

Refrigerated and frozen food processors are bringing back old recipes with refined ingredients to create a new generation of tasty snacks and sides.

Aiming to appeal to Millenials, refrigerated and frozen snack producers are in prime position to take over that center-of-the-plate spot.