CJ Schwan’s is pairing Red Baron and bibigo to introduce a Korean BBQ-style frozen pizza exclusive to Kroger. The collaboration reflects how brands are using global flavor mashups and limited-time offerings to drive freezer aisle excitement.
Peaceminusone, the fashion and culture brand founded by K-pop artist G-Dragon, has launched its highball RTD in the mainland US. The wine-based cocktails reflect how celebrity-driven lifestyle brands and lighter, design-forward formats are reshaping the RTD alcohol space.
SWRL has officially launched in the US, introducing a makgeolli-inspired seltzer that embraces cloudiness, mouthfeel and fermentation. With a swirl-to-sip ritual and rice-forward profile, the brand signals how the maturing hard seltzer category is evolving beyond clarity toward sensory experience.
South Korea–based The Honest Farmer is entering the US market with Wellinus, an export-only brand focused on clean-label grain snacks. The launch highlights growing demand for low-calorie, gluten-free and additive-free snack options in North America.
Chinese and Japanese cuisines now rank in the top five global favorites across all age groups, while Korean and Mexican flavors are also increasing in demand
To make the new-to-market product, CJ Schwan's uses an innovative process to pre-glaze battered white chicken meat with bold flavors rooted in Korean culinary traditions.
The innovative packaging allows rice and noodles to cook separately from the protein, sauce and vegetables, ensuring each meal maintains authentic taste and texture and provides consumers a takeout-style experience with the ease of the microwave.
Made in DamduOne’s state-of-the art Korean facility using fresh local farm produce and proprietary recipes, the dumplings are low calorie and contain no artificial preservatives.