Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Solina has appointed Michael Marks as regional CEO of Solina USA, the company’s largest and fastest-growing market. Marks, who led the integration of key US acquisitions, will guide efforts to strengthen partnerships, expand flavor solutions and accelerate long-term growth.

Heinz is introducing a squeezable “Leftover Gravy” bottle designed to make the ultimate Thanksgiving sandwich easier and more nostalgic for millennial hosts. Made with real turkey broth, the limited-edition format highlights consumers’ growing love of multiday holiday meals and leftover creativity.

A new peer-reviewed review in Nature Food analyzes how historic and recent SNAP policy changes influence participation, employment and food insecurity. As the 2025 OBBBA brings sweeping reforms, the authors outline evidence-based recommendations to improve benefits, streamline enrollment and support healthier diets.

Too Good & Co. is launching a new line of coffee creamers made with real milk and cream, no artificial additives and 40% less sugar than leading competitors. The trio of flavors begins rolling out nationwide in November at a suggested price of $5.99.

Hershey has officially acquired LesserEvil, adding a fast-growing organic snack brand known for bold flavors and clean ingredients. The move strengthens Hershey’s better-for-you lineup and supports continued growth across its expanding salty snacks portfolio.

Brown-Forman is introducing New Mix, Mexico’s original premixed tequila RTD, to US shelves with Paloma and Cantarito varieties made with El Jimador Blanco Tequila. The 5% ABV cocktails roll out this fall in select states in convenient 4-packs at $10.99.

Top North American growers, suppliers and brands have launched the Functional Mushroom Council to strengthen quality standards and boost scientific understanding of functional mushrooms. With the category projected to surpass $2 billion by 2025, the new coalition plans to drive research, transparency and innovation across the rapidly expanding market.

Suja Organic has debuted three new Multivitamin wellness shots—featuring fiber, magnesium or biotin—to simplify on-the-go nutrition. Made with organic superfood ingredients and energizing B-vitamins, the shots are now available in the refrigerated section at Kroger banner stores nationwide.

GoodBelly has launched its updated Wellness Shots nationwide at Whole Foods Market, featuring organic, vegan ingredients and the DE111 probiotic strain. The 2oz shots offer a convenient, craveable option for gut and immune health in the refrigerated wellness set.

Oatrageous Oat Milk Liqueur secured a Walmart Open Call Golden Ticket, paving the way for expanded distribution in Florida and regional growth through 2026. The award-winning, dairy-free lineup—crafted with non-GMO oats and small-batch bourbon—continues to lead innovation in the emerging oat-based cream liqueur category.