Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Planters is expanding its snacking lineup with two new mixes crafted for flavor and crunch: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Chocolate Caramel Pecan Crunch. Each blend features more than 50% nuts and sweet inclusions, targeting all-day snacking demand.

Lifeway Foods is entering the performance nutrition space with Muscle Mates, a lactose-free drink delivering 20g of protein, 5g of creatine and 12 probiotic cultures in flavors like Mixed Berry, Vanilla and Strawberry Banana. Set to roll out nationwide by year-end, the line targets rising consumer demand for strength, recovery and microbiome support.

Nurri has expanded its ultra-filtered milk shake line at Costco with a new strawberry flavor, joining chocolate and vanilla less than a year after the brand first hit shelves. The 12-pack offers 30g of protein, just 1g of sugar and convenient aluminum packaging at a member price of $19.99.

NERDS is expanding its candy legacy with Juicy Gummy Clusters — double the size, packed with crunch, and filled with a juicy strawberry center. The launch also ushers in two limited-edition football season flavors: Cherry Lemonade Blitz and Berry Punch Rush.

Greenfield Milling has debuted its state-of-the-art Richmond, Utah plant, built to supply Campbell’s Pepperidge Farm under a 20-year agreement and advance key sustainability goals. Backed by strategic partnerships and expansion plans in Texas and beyond, the company is positioning itself as a national flour and bakery mix leader.

On Sept. 29–30, the Upcycled Food Foundation hosts its second Global Symposium, featuring international research and insights on upcycled food. The event coincides with the UN’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, amplifying the call for global food systems change.

Uncrustables is fueling mornings with its first higher protein PB&Js, packing 12g of protein plus whole grains and fiber. The new flavors—Bright-Eyed Berry and Up & Apple—hit shelves nationwide this October.

Real Good Foods launched a new chicken meatball line made with 100% chicken breast and no seed oils, offering 20–21g of protein and just 2–3 net carbs per serving. Available first at H-E-B, the line features Homestyle, Italian, Chicken Little and Teriyaki Pineapple flavors.

The 2025 Unreasonable Food cohort brings together entrepreneurs tackling critical food system challenges. Backed by Mars and Unreasonable Group, the ventures aim to scale innovations that reduce emissions, advance nutrition, and build resilience.

Idahoan is reimagining mashed potatoes with +PROTEIN, offering 6g of high-quality protein per serving and 24g per pouch to help consumers meet daily protein goals. Available in Buttery Homestyle, Loaded Baked and Roasted Garlic, they’re ready in 60 seconds.