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Uncrustables is fueling mornings with its first higher protein PB&Js, packing 12g of protein plus whole grains and fiber. The new flavors—Bright-Eyed Berry and Up & Apple—hit shelves nationwide this October.

Real Good Foods launched a new chicken meatball line made with 100% chicken breast and no seed oils, offering 20–21g of protein and just 2–3 net carbs per serving. Available first at H-E-B, the line features Homestyle, Italian, Chicken Little and Teriyaki Pineapple flavors.

Idahoan is reimagining mashed potatoes with +PROTEIN, offering 6g of high-quality protein per serving and 24g per pouch to help consumers meet daily protein goals. Available in Buttery Homestyle, Loaded Baked and Roasted Garlic, they’re ready in 60 seconds.

Riviana Foods has added two new microwaveable Mahatma Ready to Heat rice varieties—Red Beans & Rice and Basmati—ready in 90 seconds. The launches reflect consumer demand for convenient, authentic-tasting options that align with global flavor trends.

Kraft Mac & Cheese is turning up the flavor with Hot Honey and Garlic Parmesan varieties, inspired by game day wings and fall tailgating. The new flavors launch September 28 (Target exclusive for Hot Honey) and October 20 nationwide for Garlic Parmesan.

MBC Companies has acquired Texas-based Alpha Foods, adding significant pizza production capacity and accelerating product innovation. The move expands MBC’s ability to serve customers nationwide across retail, foodservice, and K-12 channels.

Both flavors combine fruit-driven sweetness with chili heat, aligning with the growing “swicy” (sweet + spicy) trend gaining traction in packaged foods and foodservice.

In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced the company’s board of directors and executive leadership team had been evaluating potential strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value. The strategic review was led by the company’s core belief that increased focus will translate into better performance and was guided by five principles.

The company’s leaders joined Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, US Sen. Roger Marshall, Rep. Tracey Mann and other state and local officials at the event, which was held at CJ Schwan’s pizza production facility in Salina.

Made with real, whole ingredients and an enticing blend of traditional Indian spices, the Chickpea Masala Burger brings bold global flavor to plates, straight from the freezer aisle.