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T. Hasegawa Launches Dairy-Free Milk Flavor Technology

HASEMILK is designed to help manufacturers replicate the taste, aroma and mouthfeel of real milk in dairy-free formulations
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 29, 2026

T. Hasegawa USA introduced HASEMILK, a powdered flavor technology designed to deliver the taste and texture of real milk without dairy ingredients. The ingredient aims to help manufacturers improve flavor performance in dairy-free and reduced-dairy applications while supporting clean-label and allergen-free formulations.


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Earth’s Best Targets ‘Big Kid’ Snacking

New organic line addresses gap for ages 4 to 8
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 5, 2026

Earth’s Best is expanding beyond early childhood nutrition with a new snack line designed for kids ages 4 to 8, featuring organic, baked products with bold flavors. The launch reflects an opportunity for brands to meet evolving needs as children age out of toddler-focused offerings but still demand better-for-you options.


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PIILK Debuts Clean-Label Protein Drinks

Armored Fresh brand enters US D2C market with simplified yeast protein formulation
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 19, 2026

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.


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Death Wish Expands RTD Line With Caramel

Cold brew latte taps into flavor demand and better-for-you positioning
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 15, 2026

Death Wish Coffee Co. launched a Caramel Cold Brew Latte, adding a high-caffeine, clean-label option to its RTD lineup. The move highlights continued demand for indulgent yet better-for-you coffee flavors, offering developers insight into balancing taste, function and ingredient transparency.


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Elmhurst 1925 Enters RTD Protein Category

Clean Protein line delivers 27g plant-based protein with simple, additive-free ingredients
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 18, 2026

Elmhurst 1925 expands into ready-to-drink protein with a clean-label offering built on nuts, legumes and minimal ingredients. The new line pairs high protein performance with smooth texture and no gums, oils or artificial sweeteners.


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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2026 - PREPARED MEALS & ENTREES

Frozen Meals Win Dinner Rush

Protein-packed bowls, global flavors and hand-held comfort drive innovation across freezer, deli and center store
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
March 18, 2026

From 30g breakfast bowls and high-protein Hot Pockets to global noodle mashups and shelf-stable Better Bowls, brands are racing to solve the 6 p.m. question. In 2026, convenience, craveability and nutrition are converging to capture a bigger share of the at-home meal occasion.


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Jack Link’s Launches 3-Ingredient Meat Snacks

New air-dried beef slices lead broader clean-label, high-protein snack lineup
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 9, 2026

Jack Link’s is introducing a portfolio of meat snacks made with just three ingredients, starting with air-dried beef slices launching nationwide this spring. The company also plans to expand its better-for-you offerings with antibiotic-free poultry snacks and grass-fed, zero-sugar jerky.


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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2026 - CEREALS & BARS

Protein Powers Cereal, Bar Boom

Despite inflation, tariffs and GLP-1 pressures, 2025 launches surged as processors doubled down on portable protein, texture and targeted health claims
Tom Vierhile
March 6, 2026

From high-protein granola and regenerative oats to crispy energy bites and indulgent mashups, cereal innovation climbed as much as 44% across segments. Clean label cues, functional ingredients and bold flavors set the table for an even crunchier 2026.


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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2026 - BEVERAGES

Nostalgia, Hydration Shape 2026 Beverages

From globally inspired comfort flavors to functional hydration and personalized wellness, consumers are demanding drinks that deliver both emotion and efficacy
Dalena Quach
March 4, 2026

Black sesame lattes, banana milk and indulgent throwback flavors are colliding with electrolyte coffees, clean-label claims and targeted supplements. In 2026, the winning formula blends comfort, function and flavor into one seamless daily ritual.


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Laird Superfood Protein Coffee

Laird Superfood Enters Dairy With Protein Coffee

New whey- and milk-protein blend with lion’s mane taps demand for clean-label, dairy-based functional beverages
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
February 18, 2026

Laird Superfood expands beyond plant-based with a dairy-powered Protein Coffee featuring whey, milk protein and lion’s mane mushroom. The powdered blend delivers 10g of protein per serving and targets muscle recovery, satiety and cognitive support.


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5/23/23

Free Webinar on Beverage Colors

Sign up to watch this free, 30-minute “Lunch & Learn” webinar packed with practical tips about how to use the plant-based color toolkit to formulate bright and stable colors in your clean-label beverages.

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Webinar

7/22/25 to 7/22/26
Contact: Meg K.

Boost Flavour and Functionality in Plant-Based Beverages With Bio-Based Solutions

ON DEMAND: Demand for plant-based beverages is rising, driven by health, environmental, and dietary trends. Yet, challenges around taste, texture, stability, and nutrition remain.

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Meals & Sides Target Health and Convenience

Despite trends that show consumer eating behaviors gravitating toward snacks, meals and sides, especially ones that feature convenience, still appeal to consumers who prepare food at home.

A focus on clean label and simple ingredients has boosted the number of introductions in the category, and new technology in frozen foods has given processors an opportunity to capitalize on “fresh” claims that were previously unattainable.

Here, we’ve collected a smattering of new meals and sides products that run the gamut of organic rices to healthy pastas and meal kits that target specific day-parts.

Posted: March 10, 2017

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