In 2021, trends toward health and plant-based foods are driving product developers to formulate a wave of new products with grains and seeds. According to Innova Market Insights, grain product launches had a 7% average annual growth rate in the period from 2014 to 2018.

Nature's Path launched its first grain free hot cereals to inspire everyday breakfast. The two nutty, protein-rich hot cereals, Maple Almond Crunch and Cinnamon Apple Crisp, blend plant-based watermelon seed protein with nutrient-dense, healthy fats to jumpstart the day.

Healthy Crunch, a Canadian-based company, launched a Keto-Certified Chia Jam. The launch coincides with the company's flavorful line of Seed Butters. Both products are allergen-friendly, gluten-free, peanut-free, low in sugar, and high in fiber.

Five years after the FDA and USDA identified Americans’ significant fiber gap as one of our country’s primary health issues, it appears we’re no closer to solving the problem. The average American consumes just 12g of fiber, less than half of the recommended 30-32g daily amount. 

Four Sigmatic, a US-based wellness company, continues to expand its Plant-Based Protein line with the launch of a new flavor: Sweet Vanilla.

Blendtopia’s prepackaged frozen smoothie kits set consumers up for wellness success with optimal convenience and without complication—simply blend with 12oz of liquid. The smoothie kits contain chia seeds, goji berries, wheatgrass and more.