Company also redesigns product artwork and moves to combidome packaging.
July 2, 2020
Nutpods, the industry leading coffee creamer company has recently introduced a new refrigerated product line: zero sugar oat creamer. These two refrigerated flavors, Original and Cinnamon Swirl, follow a successful online-only launch of shelf-stable oat Original and French Vanilla and are part of a rapidly increasing number of oat-based alternative dairy products. Nutpods’ chilled oat lineup will launch in the coming months at the three largest natural retailers: Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Fresh Thyme.
Pioneering plant-based brand Follow Your Heart has changed the dairy-free cheese market with the introduction of its Dairy-Free Feta Crumbles Cheese Alternative, the first-to-market crumbled feta cheese alternative to hit retail shelves on June 30. Coconut oil-based, this product is allergen-free, non-GMO and vegan. It is also free of dairy, soy, casein, gluten, lactose and preservatives.
New products are vegan- and keto-certified, and mark Caulipower's fourth product category entry in 18 months.
June 25, 2020
CAULIPOWER, the frozen food industry disruptor known for its better-for-you takes on comfort foods, introduces its latest innovation – the first-ever microwaveable and recyclable cup of Riced Cauliflower in three never-before-done flavors. Ranging from 100-160 calories for the whole container, this tasty, nutritious rice substitute is available in three on-trend flavors and is packaged in category-leading reusable, recyclable and dishwasher-safe containers.
The golden spice that’s taking the natural foods sector by storm is now available in convenient, fresh-to-frozen cubes from Dorot Gardens, the leader in pre-portioned frozen herbs, garlic, and onions. Frozen Crushed Turmeric is field-fresh and flash frozen at the source to capture the warm, sweet-spicy taste of turmeric, an ancient food long hailed for its healthy benefits. Turmeric is the #1 selling herbal ingredient in the natural space. And in mainstream retail, turmeric sales exceeded $32 million in 2017, a 46.7% jump from the previous year.
Unlike many other vegan options, AYO Almondmilk Yogurt not only boasts what it doesn’t have, like dairy, cholesterol or anything artificial, it is filled with heart healthy nutrition. AYO is high in fiber and low in saturated fat. Each creamy, probiotic-rich cup features less added sugar than most dairy or plant-based yogurts and only 150-160 calories.
Wildbrine, a producer of naturally fermented plant based krauts, kimchis, srirachas, and salsas, recently launched two new flavors of sauerkraut, Organic Jalapeño Lime and Organic Caraway Apple, as well as a new kimchi, Mild Kimchi with Turmeric.
Comedy and Music Stars to Help Gardein Celebrate on May 28.
May 27, 2020
Gardein, a brand of Conagra Brands, is getting ready to celebrate National Burger Day on May 28, with a delicious new burger unlike any the brand has ever offered. Gardein's new Ultimate Plant-Based Burger looks, cooks and smells like real meat for a satisfying burger experience with no sacrifices. The new burger adds to Gardein's reputation for delivering great-tasting meat alternatives. And Gardein is enlisting a pair of celebrity burger enthusiasts to kick-off the celebration.
Plant-based brand Wholly Veggie continues its mission of creating a more sustainable food future by increasing consumer access to its line of ready-to-use, vegetable-based products, including its newest addition, Plant-Based Cauliflower Wings. The company recently announced an increased U.S presence through its expansion to 1,200 Target locations. The growth comes alongside Wholly Veggie’s new distribution through UNFI in Southern California and National Co+op Grocers (NCG). Along with Target, shoppers can find Wholly Veggie products at SoCal’s Lassens, Lazy Acres and Gelsons’ grocery stores.
Premium vegan sausage brand is available in Italian Style, Sweet Apple, Wild Mushroom, and Sunrise Trail Mix flavors.
May 27, 2020
High Peaks, a premium, all-natural and plant-based sausage brand, has launched in the United States to meet increased demand for meat alternatives. The sausage brand will introduce four flavors in multiple regions across the country, with plans to continue retail expansion throughout 2020.
The company also expands its line of Veggie Bowls with four new flavors.
February 27, 2020
Ark Foods, the modern-day farming brand known for creating fresh and exciting produce, is expanding its classic line of Veggie Bowls with four new flavors: Buffalo Cauli Mac, General Tso's Cauli, Alfredo Veggie Spaghetti and Sesame Veggie Noodles. This launch will expand its best-selling category and put Ark Foods at the forefront of the plant-based movement, leading the ever-popular trend with better-for-you, heat-and-eat options. To accommodate the brand’s rapid growth, Ark Foods is opening a new 15,000 square foot production facility in New Jersey.