Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

The brand adds two functional beverages to its growing RTD portfolio. The launches reflect rising demand for multifunctional drinks beyond traditional energy and hydration.

The company introduces a new ice cream inspired by banana pudding and banana bread. The launch reflects growing interest in nostalgic flavors with clean-label appeal.

Sustainability-marketed products now account for more than a quarter of US CPG sales. The findings highlight continued consumer demand and long-term growth opportunities for brands.

The brand expands its gut health beverage lineup with a citrus-forward flavor now at Whole Foods. The launch reflects continued innovation in pre- and probiotic drinks.

Jack Link’s adds a sour cream and onion option to its DUOS lineup, signaling continued momentum in layered flavor formats. The expansion highlights how familiar snack profiles are being adapted into meat snacks to drive innovation.

Mars and ofi are scaling regenerative agriculture across Ecuador’s cocoa supply chain, signaling deeper investment in climate-smart sourcing. For product developers, the move underscores how sustainability initiatives are increasingly tied to ingredient resilience, supply security and long-term formulation strategies.

Celleste Bio produced chocolate using cell-cultured cocoa butter that matches conventional performance. The breakthrough signals new opportunities for product developers to address supply constraints while maintaining quality and functionality.

PIILK is launching direct-to-consumer in the US with a seven-ingredient, clean-label protein beverage powered by fermented yeast protein. The streamlined formulation and single-source protein approach signal ongoing opportunities for developers to simplify RTD protein systems while maintaining functionality and sensory appeal.

Prima introduced an “ancestral” protein bar made with grass-fed beef tallow and egg yolks instead of conventional oils and additives. The approach required new solutions for sourcing, stability and manufacturing.

Mojo Energy Pouches introduced a Sour Apple variety, expanding its zero-sugar, pouch-based caffeine lineup with a green tea-derived formulation. The format’s portability and mix-and-match flavor potential highlight evolving opportunities for product developers exploring alternative caffeine delivery systems beyond traditional beverages.