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New USDA limits on sugar and sodium, alongside a push for more protein, are reshaping school meal product development. Manufacturers that treat these shifts as innovation opportunities can deliver nutritious, appealing foods that drive participation.

NuSpice is blending nostalgia with flavor innovation through a campaign centered on chili crunch seasoning concepts and interactive brand experiences. The initiative showcases how global flavor trends can translate into versatile, ready-to-use product solutions.

These ingredients help brands and flavor houses capture surging demand for real cheese taste while reducing overall formulation costs and maintaining or elevating flavor impact in finished products.

New PowerMac delivers 17g of protein and 6g of fiber per serving while maintaining the taste and convenience consumers expect. The innovation targets growing demand for better-for-you comfort foods at an accessible price point.

Protein Pints is adding Salted Caramel and Banana Graham Slam to its lineup of high-protein ice cream. Each pint delivers 30g of protein, 85% less sugar than traditional ice cream and no artificial sweeteners.

Row 7 Seed Co. is introducing a line of shelf-stable tinned vegetables made from crop varieties bred for flavor. The products pair peak-season vegetables with olive oil or vinaigrette and are merchandised in the produce aisle.

Protein beverage company DON’T QUIT has rebranded as SkyPop following early traction for its protein soda across major retailers. The brand aims to expand the modern soda category by pairing classic soda flavors with 10g of whey protein, zero sugar and 45 calories per can.

CAULIPOWER is adding high-protein single-serve pizzas and bowls to its frozen lineup, pairing portion control with gluten-free, preservative-free formulations. With up to 21g of protein and a full cup of veggies per bowl, the launch targets growing demand for convenient, nutrient-dense freezer meals.

B&G Foods has divested its Green Giant US frozen vegetable line to Seneca Foods, continuing its strategic exit from shelf-stable and frozen vegetable categories. The deal includes the Yuma, Ariz., manufacturing facility, while B&G retains its Mexico operations and enters a co-pack agreement with Seneca.

Global ingredient supplier highlights high-performing natural pigments derived from fruits and vegetables for food, beverage and nutraceutical applications.