Garden Lites, Jamaica, N.Y., introduced what is said to be the first and only veggie-rich waffles whose primary ingredients are butternut squash and carrots.
Three Bridges, Benicia, Calif., launched what is said to be the industry's first-ever refrigerated mac & cheese kit, made with clean and simple ingredients, including fresh shredded cheddar cheese.
Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., developed a new value-added broccoli stem product with the goal of reducing food waste and increasing grower yields.