R&FF brings you a roundup of some of the latest new releases in refrigerated and frozen family dinners, single-serve meals and meal replacements.

Bumpin Blends Now Available in 3,100+ Stores Nationwide

Bumpin Blends, the dietitian-designed smoothie cube brand known for simplifying daily nutrition, announces its launch at nearly 1,500 Target stores nationwide. This expansion comes on the heels of the brand's successful entry into 235 Sprouts and over 1,400 Walmart locations earlier this year, marking a significant leap for the DTC startup in its brief yet impressive five-year history.

Bumpin Blends was created in 2019 by Lisa Mastela, a registered dietitian, while on maternity leave searching for a fast, mess-free way to make superfood smoothies at home. Now, Bumpin Blends serves up functional smoothies designed to support specific areas of need, including energy, sleep, stress, and more. Each smoothie ingredient is carefully selected for its unique properties and natural enhancements to health. The bootstrapped business tripled revenue in 2024, becoming a trusted smoothie cube brand beloved by celebs and everyday consumers.

Walmart and Target shoppers can purchase the brand's smoothie cubes in four delicious flavors: Watermelon Prickly Pear (designed for hydration), Cinnamon Toast (mood), Peanut Butter Cup (energy), and the Bumpin Blends x Barbie Strawberry Dream (skin) flavors. Retailing for $7- $9, Bumpin Blends can be found in the freezer aisles at Target, Walmart, and Sprouts. Just mix a cup of pre-blended cubes with a cup of milk or water for a perfect smoothie in seconds.

Cafe Spice RTE Meals Available at Whole Foods Nationwide

Cafe Spice is officially at Whole Foods Market locations across the country.

From classic Chicken Tikka Masala to vegan Channa Masala to Butter Chicken Meatballs, these ready-to-eat meals make it easy to enjoy bold, authentic flavors, no passport required.

The company late last year began manufacturing from a 70,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Beacon, New York, near their original, 50,000-square-foot site in New Windsor. The Beacon site, which now accounts for nearly 90% of the company’s output, is in its first phase of operation, with additional production lines coming in 2025.

They have been named R&FF's 2024 Processor of the Year and will be honored at the 2025 Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo.

Chef José Garces' Como Products Now Available at Costco

In an exciting culinary collaboration, renowned chef José Garces and his Como Como brand are proud to announce a highly anticipated product launch at 97 Costco locations across the Northeast. Now, home chefs and culinary enthusiasts can enjoy the bold, authentic flavors of Latin cuisine in the convenience of their kitchens. At the core of this launch is an exceptional dish: Como Como's Yucatan Chicken, masterfully prepared with vibrant flavors designed to elevate every home meal.

Como Como's Yucatan Chicken is tender and slow-braised, infused with the bright, earthy flavors of onions, garlic, sweet peppers, and dried chilis. A perfect introduction to the zest of Yucatan cuisine, this dish is as versatile as it is flavorful—ideal for everything from family dinners to meal prep.

José Garces, a James Beard Award-winning chef and Iron Chef is known for his exceptional ability to merge tradition with innovation. With over two decades of experience in the culinary world, Chef Garces is celebrated for his authentic Latin dishes, each one a testament to his Ecuadorian roots and culinary mastery. The Como Como line is a passion project designed to bring the flavors he grew up with to a wider audience, combining traditional ingredients with modern convenience.

Daily Harvest Launches Smoothies Packing 20 Grams Protein per Serving

Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to make it easy to eat more sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, today announced a new line of nourishing and craveable high-protein smoothies packed with USDA-certified organic ingredients, making them among the cleanest in the fast-growing category. They are available now on DailyHarvest.com and at select Kroger and associated grocery stores including Fry's, Fred Meyer, Dillon's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's.

The three flavors—Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, and Mixed Berry—contain 20 grams of plant protein per serving, responding to one of the company's most frequent consumer requests. These new nutrient-dense additions, like the company's flagship collection of over two dozen smoothies, boast the real fruit-and-vegetable ingredients customers know and love, but get a boost from 100% organic pea protein. That means no potentially irritating whey or nuts, unlike other protein smoothies on the market.

Dark Chocolate channels rich brownie batter with cacao, dates, pumpkin seeds and zucchini. Vanilla Bean tastes like a nostalgic milkshake thanks to organic dates, bananas, pure vanilla bean, chickpeas and parsnips. Mixed Berry evokes refreshing fro-yo, only delightfully dairy-free and made with strawberries, bananas, blueberries, flax seeds and kale. No unrecognizable ingredients, added oils, artificial sweeteners, major allergens or protein powders that may pose digestive issues. It's perfect for a filling breakfast, post-workout recovery or an afternoon pick-me-up for $8.99 per cup.

Del Real Foods Now Available at BJ’s Wholesale Club

Del Real Foods, a leader in Hispanic fresh foods, has expanded into BJ's Wholesale Club with two of its best-selling products: Carnitas and Birria & Cheese Pupusas. This marks the brand's first entry into BJ's stores, a significant milestone in Del Real Foods' retail growth.

Now available at 244 BJ's locations across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast, these authentic, ready-to-eat items bring bold Mexican flavors to BJ's shoppers:

• Carnitas (28oz): Tender, slow-cooked pork, perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
• Birria & Cheese Pupusas (10ct, 28oz): Gluten-free, stuffed with savory beef birria and mozzarella, offering 5g of protein per serving.

Carnitas will retail for an SRP of $16.99 per 28-ounce package; Birria & Cheese Pupusas: $12.99 per 10-count.

Nestlé's Vital Pursuit Debuts Line of High Protein Frozen Pizzas

Vital Pursuit, a new line of frozen foods targeted at GLP-1 users, is expanding with an all-new Max Pro line of pizzas, with a 33 grams of protein and 17 grams of fiber per serving.

Vital Pursuit delivers the nutrients this consumer group needs with thoughtfully portioned products that offer at least 20 grams of protein, great taste, and options with vibrant vegetables.

These flavorful Max Pro Pizzas are the highest protein pizzas on the market, available in two thin crust varieties:

• Max Pro Cheese Lovers Pizza delivers a perfect quartet with mozzarella, parmesan, asiago, and Romano cheeses.
• Max Pro Chicken Mozzarella Pizza is topped with white meat chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, basil and balsamic tomato sauce.

They will retail for an SRP: $4.99.