Meals & Sides

RSS

Urban Farmer has acquired CAULIPOWER, bringing together two innovators in the better-for-you frozen pizza and dough market. The partnership combines advanced manufacturing with brand-driven innovation to expand nutritious, craveable options across North America.

Discover how global and ethnic flavors are transforming hand-held meals and snacks into one of the fastest-growing food trends, with insights from Chef Hinnerk Von Bargen of the Culinary Institute of America.

Refined through years of testing and collaboration, Momofuku’s reimagined noodles balance culinary craft with consumer convenience. Expect bigger flavor, better texture and one bold new addition: Sesame Miso.

Hillshire Farm is moving into the freezer aisle with six new heat-and-eat handhelds featuring its signature lunchmeats. The stuffed croissants and ciabatta sandwiches deliver 9 to 25g of protein and arrive in stores by late October 2025.

Kanzen Meal is rolling into Wegmans, Wakefern, Weis and Harris Teeter while debuting Spicy Dan Dan Noodles and Spaghetti Carbonara. The brand’s frozen meals deliver complete nutrition with up to 24g of protein, 10g of fiber and no added sugars.

Born Simple has revamped its Better Bowls line with double the chicken, new seasoning blends and four updated SKUs targeting Gen Z and Millennial consumers. The 60-second boxed meals use recyclable Tetra Pak packaging and will roll out nationwide through Walmart, Amazon and regional retailers.

Nissin’s new Geki lineup brings a novel wavy noodle shape and two heat-forward flavor profiles to the ramen category. The products are rolling out in five-packs at major retailers, targeting consumers seeking affordable spice and textural innovation.

With bacon now a top mix-in for macaroni and cheese, Bob Evans is leaning into the trend with a hickory-smoked, microwave-ready option. The launch targets shoppers seeking flavor upgrades without added prep time.

Ortega’s latest launch combines the iconic crunch of its hard taco shells with the bold, cheesy flavor of Cheez-It crackers. Available now at Target and select retailers, these snackable shells are made for taco lovers and snack fanatics alike.

Banza has become one of the first US brands to receive The Detox Project’s CleanScan certification, confirming non-detectable levels of glyphosate and 400+ pesticides across its finished products. New packaging features QR codes linking directly to lab results, raising the bar for safety, sourcing and consumer trust.