New look, tuned-up flavors, expansion capital and appointment of director of national sales supports growth
March 23, 2018
The rebrand features a more prominent shaka logo, unified design elements and move to an elongated, 14-ounce bottle. The rebrand supports an updated formulation, which has Shaka Tea, a no added sugar product, now using monk fruit for a touch of sweetness, reducing calories and offering a crisper, more finished flavor. Shaka Tea’s updated branding was designed by McLean Design, a brand creation and packaging design agency that specializes in beverage and other CPG/FMCG categories.
Made with avocado oil, this dressing is an allergen-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free
March 22, 2018
Dairy-free, egg-free, Whole30-Approved, Certified Gluten-Free, and Paleo and Keto-friendly, Primal Kitchen's Vegan Ranch Dressing upholds the legacy of culinary brilliance that has defined the company since its inception.
Applegate Naturals® Sliced and Shredded Cheese is made with a transparent, traceable milk pool sourced from pasture-raised cows on independent farms in the Midwest
March 21, 2018
Applegate is also proud to officially announce its first-ever Non-GMO Project Verified cheese.
Imbibe shares trend insights from Natural Products Expo West
March 21, 2018
The most common functions included immune support, increased energy, enhanced beauty, detox and improved cognition. Examples include a range of wellness shots by brands like Vive, Nootra and Brain Juice, and functional product lines by brands like Coffee Blenders, Tea Riot, and Beauty and Go.
The no sugar, juice alternative will be available nationwide in chains including Walmart, Kroger and Target
March 21, 2018
RETHINK Brands first aimed to disrupt the bottled water category with its 2016 introduction of RETHINK Water, focused on eliminating the 40 billion plastic bottles that end up in landfills and oceans each year. Last year, realizing there was an underserved market for parents who wanted to give their children a sugar-free drink option, the brand created an entirely new category with the introduction of RETHINK Kids Water.
The bars are high in protein and low in carbs, with 0g sugar and 110-120 calories per 2-bar pack
March 20, 2018
In the coming months, shoppers will be able to find Sonoma Cheese Crisp Bars in the bar section, check-lane, grab-n-go, and other merchandising areas where they usually look for bars and other better-for-you single serve snacks. The vertical packaging emphasizes the flavors with strong color schemes, and each bar package has a window right in the center of the package where the product is visible.
Where What's New—Meets What's Next: Prepared Foods' Retail New Products Annual explores food and beverage trends set to impact product development in 2018
March 19, 2018
Four of the 10 trends involve (1) the growing industry for functional cannabis-based products, (2) indoor farming at the home and industrial levels, (3) declining per-capita alcohol consumption and (4) a new future for center store, shelf-stable foods through e-commerce.
New line of single-serving Pho noodle soups are gluten-free, vegan non-GMO; soy, fish and preservative-free and ready to eat in minutes
March 19, 2018
Rooted in Vietnamese culture and tradition, all Naughty Noah’s products are made with fresh, wholesome, all-natural and organic Vietnamese-inspired ingredients. Each serving carton contains individually wrapped and portioned rice noodles, spices, and omega-rich coconut or avocado oil. All ingredients are meticulously selected and sourced ingredients that are free of added growth hormones and antibiotics, and ensures that any animal used as sources are humanely raised.
Driving retail pizza sales are a host of new frozen products embracing all trends—different tastes, premium new toppings and healthier new options. Likewise, retailers appear to be allocating more shelf space and expanding the category with new pizza snack options.