A.C. Covert Distributors, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, launched an exclusive brand of wild-caught seafood called Jail Island Seafood.

Minneapolis-based Schwan’s Consumer Brands launched new Brick Oven frozen pizza options under its Freschetta brand.

Anaheim, Calif.-based Gardein expanded the meatless category with two new healthy additions to its line of meat-free options.

 Pinnacle Foods, Parsippany, N.J., introduced Aunt Jemima Lil’ Griddles, a line of bite-sized breakfast options, including Frozen Blueberry Mini pancakes, Frozen Original Mini pancakes and Frozen Cinnamon French Toast Sticks.  

Chez Marie, Anaheim, Calif., unveiled new Hearty Hemp Seed veggie patties, a non-GMO project verified, gluten-free, corn-free and soy-free product that are packed with real ingredients.

Responding to consumers’ desire for minimally-processed, pre-sliced meats, Columbus Foods, Hayward, Calif., expanded its Farm to Fork Naturals line to include several grab-and-go salames and a new pre-sliced salame variety.  

Nestlé Foods, Oakland, Calif., launched a line of frozen snacks under its new brand, Outshine.

Boulder Homemade Inc., Boulder, Colo., introduced Figo! organic gelato.

NSF - GFTC is pleased to announce our first Innovation Breakfast for 2013 – Tuesday May 7, Pearson Convention Centre, Brampton, Ontario.