Frankie’s Organic Snacks is expanding distribution with new placements in MOM’s Organic Markets and Earth Fare, adding 41 stores across the East Coast. The move highlights continued demand for clean-label, better-for-you snacks made with simple ingredients and alternative processing methods like oven-baking.
From chili crisp ketchup and smoky chipotle mustard to spicy ranch and pickle-forward mashups, brands leaned into heat and crossover flavor. Cleaner labels and alternative sweeteners such as avocado oil and allulose signal the next phase of condiment competition.
Garden Veggie Snacks expands its lineup with Dill Pickle Ranch Puffs and Salt & Vinegar Straws. The launches combine assertive flavors, avocado oil and no artificial dyes to meet evolving expectations in children’s snacking.
Boulder Canyon is launching Wavy Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Flavored Chips at Sprouts, combining tangy dill, garlic and vinegar with a crunchy avocado-oil–cooked chip. The non-GMO, gluten-free snack delivers a bold flavor punch and a sturdy wavy texture built for dipping.
Made with yellow peas, cassava, and sweet potato, the new allergen-friendly snacks deliver bold flavor and crunch, without seed oils or artificial ingredients
Jackson's Super Veggie Straws are crafted from a proprietary base of real ingredients (yellow peas, brown rice, cassava, sweet potato) and fried in premium avocado oil.
Island Time Chips are reportedly light yet crispy, with a subtle, natural flavor. Included among the snack's clean ingredients are cassava flour, avocado oil, and chia seeds while also remaining free of seed oils.
These boldly flavored, organic cheese puffs are made with real organic cheddar and clean avocado oil, delivering a crunch with none of the filler ingredients.
As a rapidly-growing mayo brand, Chosen Foods has expanded its condiment portfolio to craft a full line of dressings that delivers the taste with clean and simple ingredients.
As the plant-based category continues an explosive growth trajectory, the number of ingredients commonly used in plant-based formulations has multiplied and diversified. Product developers apply innovative techniques to balance ingredients in formulations, and have generated a staggering amount of product introductions to the space. However, the nuanced use of specialized ingredients places further demand on R&D professionals to maintain awareness of discoveries in ingredient technology.