Fresh Express Adds 4 New Flavors

Fresh Express recently added three new offerings in its line of best-selling chopped salad kits and a new crunchy blend, Butter Supreme. The four new offerings include:

• Twisted Caesar Lemon Caesar: Crisp iceberg and green leaf lettuce, topped with crunchy Parmesan cheese crisps, dried cherries, and a well-balanced lemon white wine Caesar dressing.
• Twisted Caesar Pesto Caesar: A fresh blend of crisp iceberg and green leaf lettuce, tossed with crunchy garlic brioche croutons, parmesan cheese, and a creamy pesto Caesar dressing.
• Mexican Style: Crisp iceberg and green leaf lettuce, slivered carrots, and shredded red cabbage garnished with roasted pumpkin seeds, cheddar cheese tortilla strips, crumbled cotija cheese, and a cheesy sweet tomatillo dressing.
• >Butter Supreme: A tasty and colorful blend of green butter lettuce, red butter lettuce, radicchio and baby chard is an excellent source of vitamin K and a good source of vitamin A.

The new Fresh Express Chopped Kits and Crunchy Blend have a suggested retail price of $3.99 and are available in the refrigerated produce department at retailers nationwide, including Albertsons, Aldi, Food Lion, Giant Eagle and Walmart.

Bob Evans Farms Launches 2 Flavors of Mashed Cauliflower Refrigerated Sides

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. launched Bob Evans Mashed Cauliflower, available in two farm-inspired, creamy flavor varieties the whole family will enjoy: Roasted Garlic & Herb and Parmesan Garlic. One package of Bob Evans Mashed Cauliflower provides approximately 2.5 full servings of vegetables. Bob Evans Mashed Cauliflower is made with real ingredients, including milk and butter. Each serving is 70 calories and just 6 grams of carbohydrates. Mashed Cauliflower provides flexibility as a traditional side dish, starch replacement or center of the plate replacement for meat proteins. No preparation or clean up required, Bob Evans Mashed Cauliflower is fresh and ready to serve in four minutes! Bob Evans Mashed Cauliflower is available in the refrigerated aisle at grocery stores nationwide, including Kroger, Meijer and Walmart locations.

White Castle Brings Bite Size Snacks to Freezer Aisle

White Castle Bites are the latest innovation in the grocery freezer aisle. Inspired by the iconic flavor of White Castle sliders, the new bite-sized snacks are made with 100% real beef and onions and wrapped in a crispy golden crust. Castle Bites come in two flavors, Hamburger and Cheeseburger. Packaged in two sizes, 18-ounce standard stand-up bag and 40-ounce party pack, Castle Bites are always tasty and fun to eat. The new White Castle Bites were developed through a collaboration between White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain and leader in Sliders, and Bellisio Foods, one of the nation’s largest, most trusted frozen food companies.

GOOD PLANeT Foods Expands Portfolio with Plant-Based Snack Packs

GOOD PLANeT Foods Snack Packs are individually packaged and are made for on-the-go convenience. Available in two delicious flavors, Smoked Gouda with Dried Cranberries and Almonds, and Cheddar with Dried Cranberries and Cashews, the Snack Packs retail for SRP $1.99. GOOD PLANeT Foods products are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, lactose-free, allergen-free, Non-GMO project verified, and keto-certified. The snack packs are available in grocery stores and online delivery services.

Smucker's Uncrustables Adds Meat and Cheese Bites

The J.M. Smucker Co. has made lunch a little easier with the release of new product offerings from its popular Smucker's Uncrustables brand. New Smucker's Uncrustables Meat and Cheese Bites are a delicious option that can go straight from the freezer to the lunchbox and be ready for kids to enjoy, helping busy parents. Whether they are packed in a school lunchbox or enjoyed as a quick, convenient snack no matter where you are, Smucker's Uncrustables are the no-mess, no-prep handheld sandwich that can satisfy the whole family. Known primarily as a frozen PB&J sandwich, the latest product offerings are frozen bites filled with quality meat and cheese and delicious soft bread people love to bite into. New Smucker's Uncrustables Meat and Cheese Bites come in two varieties including Uncured Ham and Cheddar as well as delicious Turkey & Colby Jack and are available at retailers nationwide.

Green Giant Introduces Zucchini-Based Tots, 2 Other Product Innovations

Green Giant recently debuted Restaurant Style sides, found in the freezer aisle of select grocers nationwide. The cornerstone release, Green Giant Restaurant Style sides, are vegetable-based side dishes inspired by some of America's favorite restaurants. The hearty cuts of premium vegetables include savory sauces and come ready-to-sauté directly in a skillet or pan – providing an unparalleled restaurant-like experience right at home. The four bold and savory varieties include: Cauliflower & Fire Roasted Onions with Garlic Butter, Honey Glazed Carrots with Sage Butter, Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, and Teriyaki Cauliflower & Broccoli.

Afia Adds Falafel in Popular Mediterranean Spice Blend Za’atar

Mediterranean food company Afia introduced its sixth falafel flavor as an ode to the founder’s favorite spice blend - za’atar. Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that consists of a range of spices, including dried thyme, oregano, sumac, toasted sesame seeds, and salt. Afia’s spice blend is proprietary but as with many of their products seeks to update traditional favorites. The Za’atar Falafel variety are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, made of all-natural ingredients, and convenient to prepare. Afia Za’atar Falafel are available at Sprouts stores, for $5.99 per bag.

Dietz & Watson Unveil Deitz & Dats Snack Packs

Dietz & Watson is spicing up the world of deli snack packs with a new line of four protein-packed, grab-and-go snack packs filled with unique, heart-healthy items like cashews, almonds, dried cranberries and mangoes paired with premium Dietz & Watson meats and artisan cheeses. The line is called Dietz & Dats. Paired with charcuterie combos that include hot salami & fontina cheese, chorizo & pepper jack, Milano salami & asiago, and dried salami & provolone, these snack packs are both sophisticated and fun. They are all portable, protein-packed and ready to snack with. Dietz & Dats are made with no artificial preservatives or flavors and no MSG. Every pack comes with crunchy Melba toast and a little extra something, like sweet dried cranberries or mango and salted almonds or cashews at a suggest SRP of $4.99.