Plant-based products pop on shelves.
Plant-based protein bar company Aloha added a chocolate caramel pecan bar to its portfolio. The flavor features organic pecans and dark chocolate, as well as Aloha’s proprietary blend of brown rice and pumpkin seed protein.
The bars feature 14 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber and 5 grams of sugar and are formulated without gluten, dairy, soy, stevia and sugar alcohols.
The Kraft Heinz Not Co. introduced “NotCheese” slices, which are a plant-based take on the classic cheese slices. The plant-based cheese slices contain no artificial flavors or dyes and are available in provolone, cheddar and American-style varieties.
Kind, a brand from Mars, Inc., released three new products for summer snacking occasions. New additions to the brand’s portfolio include a caramel peanut protein bar, a soft-baked square and single-serve grab-and-go packs, which are available in peanut butter and oats and honey varieties.
Made with plant-based ingredients, the additions may be found at Amazon and retailers nationwide.
Mars is adding a new flavor to its Snickers brand, a take on “your grandma’s all-time favorite flavor, butterscotch.”
The Snickers butterscotch scoop bar combines the flavors of a classic Snickers bar, with milk chocolate, peanuts, caramel and a butterscotch-flavored nougat.
Better-for-you brand Siete Foods released grain-free puff snacks, which are a nod to the traditional puff snacks found at Mexican carritos and snack shops. The snack features lentils and avocado oil, instead of puffed wheat. Officially coming to retail July 10, they are available in chile lime, dairy-free queso and spicy fuego varieties.
Plant-based ramen brand Immi released a new lineup, which features three flavors and reformulated noodles. The flavors include spicy red miso, creamy “chicken,” and roasted “pork” tonkotsu.
The line extension features reformulated noodles, which cook in six minutes “without sacrificing the noteworthy hearty macros they’ve built their brand upon,” according to the company.
Mason Dixie added a line of ready-to-heat biscuits, which may be found at either Whole Foods or direct-to-consumer through the company’s website. The biscuits and biscuit sandwiches are fully cooked and can be made in 25 seconds. The company also recently launched a line of Liege waffles and waffle sandwiches.
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2023
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