The relationship between mood and eating played out big time during the pandemic, especially when it comes to snacking and treating ourselves, reports The NPD Group. With many people spending more time at home during the pandemic, snack foods and treats, both better-for-you and indulgent, help to fill voids created by sadness, boredom, stress, and other moods.

DRY Soda Co. debuted a ready-to-drink, zero-proof craft cocktail: Botanical Bitters & Soda. Available in three distinct flavors – Aromatic, Bright/Herbal and Sweet/Spicy – the beverages deliver flavor complexity and depth without the alcohol, all inspired by the ritual of craft mixology.

Univar Solutions Inc. and Novozymes announced a new agreement to expand the partnership into the United States and Canadian food ingredients markets. The new food ingredients agreement takes effect May 1, 2021, one month after the companies announced an exclusive agreement expanding the partnership into the United States and Canadian beverage production, homecare, and industrial cleaning markets.

For the first time in the US market, Kellogg's® Special K® is helping cereal fans find a balance of creamy and crunchy with its inaugural chocolatey dipped cereal: Kellogg's® Special K® Dipped Chocolatey Almond.

waterdrop®, a consumer packaged goods brand in Europe, made its debut in the United States through its eCommerce site (waterdrop.com) and a soon-to-open retail flagship in Miami.

Kemin Industries has added a new tool to its Kemin Food Technologies – North America website: an ingredient library designed to help customers identify ideal color, freshness and safety solutions for meat and poultry, baked goods, snack and fats and oils.

White Claw® launched two innovations in time for summer: White Claw® Hard Seltzer Variety Pack Flavor Collection No.3 with three new flavors and White Claw® Hard Seltzer Surge, a stronger wave of refreshment with 8% alcohol.  

Bush’s Beans recently developed a new Sidekicks line featuring a variety of seasoned, slow simmered bean options to add a flavorful side to meals.

Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, the family owned and operated leader in the all-natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and kosher frozen food categories for over 25 years, announced the latest addition to its line of veggie burgers: the Cauliflower Veggie Burger.

Fromagerie Guilloteau, Pélussin, France, partnered with Kroger in early April to sample new, limited edition Crispy Brie Bites under the Fromager d’Affinois brand. The offering included four individual bites in a 4.9oz. plastic tray with an initial suggested retail price of $9.99.