Dips and spreads are said to be one of the fastest-growing segments in the refrigerated foods industry, thanks to organic offerings, bold flavors and intricate packaging options. Here’s a breakdown of trends impacting the retail dips and spreads category.
Organic offerings. La Terra Fina, Union City, Calif., added a new line of organic Ranch dips and hummus. Made with Greek yogurt, the organic Ranch dips come in Classic Ranch, Cracked Black Pepper Ranch and Chipotle Ranch varieties, while the organic hummus line is comprised of Classic, Roasted Red Pepper and Roasted Garlic kinds. Both dips and hummus come in packaging made from 35% recycled PET materials.