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Nick's Sticks, a Castleray Company, and premium producer of grass-fed beef, free-range turkey and free-range chicken meat snacks announced the addition of a Nick's beef stick that includes pea protein, a high quality, beneficial protein.

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Gardein's new Ultimate Plant-Based Burger looks, cooks and smells like real meat for a satisfying burger experience, according to the company. The new burger adds to Gardein's reputation for delivering meat alternatives.

Kashi, a pioneer in natural foods, debuted protein-packed waffles under its GO line of products. Available in three flavors, Wild Blueberry, Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Vanilla Buttermilk, the waffles deliver double-digit protein, single-digit sugar and 100% whole grains per serving.

Healthy Choice, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc., launched a Power Dressings line featuring popular flavors including Creamy Ranch, Creamy Italian, Garden French and Greener Goddess, for dressing up BBQ favorites from salads and veggies to dips and marinades.  

Vegetable oils still lead the field over animal-based fats when it comes to new food oil developments. Perceived as healthier in that they contain more unsaturated fatty acids, they have faced challenges when it comes to cooking or baking, as they are not normally robust at the high temperatures needed in heat processing. 

Like all RXBAR products, Vanilla Almond RX A.M Oats are made with real, wholesome ingredients consumers might find in their pantries, including egg whites for protein, almonds for crunch, gluten-free oats and real vanilla.

The "clean label" trend is increasing the reliance on natural gums and fibers for stability, functional properties, quality, and safety.

Spray Gourmet, a Florida-based company, is offering a fresh, new look on how consumers make food. In an effort to achieve the best flavor for breakfast, lunch and dinner without having to shop weekly to maintain fresh spices, consumers can now rely on Spray Gourmet Liquid Spices.