Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables

Earth’s Best Targets ‘Big Kid’ Snacking

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

RXBAR Expands Into Bite-Sized Protein Snacks

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500

RXBAR introduced Protein Energy Bites, a minimally formulated snack designed for consumers seeking small, nutrient-dense options without added sugars. The bites offer 8–10 grams of protein per serving and come in two flavors, rolling out to select retailers now and nationwide in December.

Floura Turns Fruit Waste Into Functional Fiber

garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Known for redefining ice cream, Jeni Britton now brings her creative spirit to gut health with Floura Fruit Crush Bars. Made from upcycled melon and tropical fruit rinds, the bars deliver delicious sustainability with a diverse fiber boost.

Fruit Forward: Bold Flavors, Better Nutrition, and Fresh Formats

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

From jerky to gummies, fruit-forward innovation is reshaping the snack and frozen aisles.

BEAM x Dole Super Greens

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:15:00 -0400

The strategic alliance enables Dole to further broaden its reach into new categories in the health and wellness sector, commencing with an authentic collaboration centered around BEAM's best-selling product, Super Greens.

Natalie's Orchid Island Holistic Juice in Red Tomato Reishi and Green Tomato Lion's Mane

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:30:00 -0500

Natalie's created two, fresh-pressed tomato juices that provide a clean source of hydration and support the entire wellness ecosystem.

Eat the Change Organic Carrot Chews for Adults of All Ages and Teens

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Each 4.23oz, multi-serve pouch is packed with flavor and contains 2g of fiber and only 130 calories per serving. They are also vegan, certified USDA organic, OU Kosher and paleo-friendly.

Botanical Benefits Backed by Research

kerry@ethnopharm.com (Kerry Hughes) — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

As science continues to evolve in the understanding of human health, new pathways emerge that are positively affected by botanicals. Ancient traditional applications of herbs, roots, rhizomes, bark, spices, and seeds—as well as fruits and vegetables—are gaining support daily in labs around the world.

Rind Snacks Island Blend

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:45:00 -0500

Island Blend is a bright, tangy mélange bursting with upcycled island fruits. The medley includes Sweet Honeydew Melon, Juicy Mandarin Orange and Chewy Banana.

Designer Smoothie Shelf Stable, Portable Protein Fruit Snack

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Designer Wellness, a source for nutrient-filled protein powders and other wellness products, introduced Designer Smoothie, a shelf stable and portable protein fruit smoothie that is made with real fruit, contains 12g of whey protein isolate, is all natural, gluten free, has 100% BPA free packaging and contains no sugar added.

Wilderness Poets Freeze-Dried Açai Powder

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

The Açai Powder the newest addition to the company's line of USDA Organic Superfood Powders which includes: Dragon Fruit, Camu Camu Berry, Elderberry, Blue Butterfly Pea Flower, Turmeric, Super Green Juice, Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea, Premium Grade Organic Matcha Green Tea, Hemp Protein, Coconut Milk and Coconut Water.

Om Mushroom Superfood Expands Line of Functional Beverages

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Developed to address key health states such as immune and mental health, energy and focus with the power of mushrooms, Om’s functional beverages are a convenient and nutritious way to upgrade wellness routines.

Clean Energy Clean Label Smoothies

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:30:00 -0400

Clean Energy, a clean label, plant-based sports nutrition company, launched its on-the-go smoothie packets containing only organic fruits and vegetables, as its first product.

Toodaloo Adaptogenic Trail Mixes

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:15:00 -0400

Toodaloo, a new snack brand dedicated to healing the mind, body, spirit and planet, launched a line of adaptogenic trail mixes. Available in five varieties, each trail mix is crafted with care and infused with adaptogenic herbs and superfoods that restore balance.

Ocean Spray Fruit Medley

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Ocean Spray Fruit Medley is a new dried fruit line of combinations of Craisins Dried Cranberries and other dried fruits that deliver key benefits for those looking for both health and variety in their snacking options.

Honey Gardens Elderberry Honey Immune Drink Mix

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:30:00 -0500

With immunity a top priority, Honey Gardens released its new Elderberry Honey Immune Drink Mix featuring elderberry, honey and apple cider vinegar in convenient packets that make it easy to add to a daily regimen of wellness.

WTRMLN WTR Functional Blends

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

WTRMLN WTR’s new functional blends are made with watermelon juice, which is a source of naturally superior hydration, and new functional ingredients, such as superfruit acerola juice, sea salt, turmeric, cayenne, hibiscus, ginger juice and tart cherry.

Your Super Plant-Based Superfood Bars

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:01:00 -0500

The bars are 100% organic, non-gmo, plant-based, and gluten free without any fillers, sweeteners, flavoring, added oils or artificial ingredients. Additionally, every ingredient is grown, harvested, third party tested, and packaged 100% sustainably.

Montmorency Tart Cherries: Recovery Boost

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:15:00 -0500

The use of tart cherry products to aid recovery after strenuous exercise is becoming increasingly popular – relied on by college and professional athletes, as well as recreational exercisers.

natural bliss Functional Creamers

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500

natural bliss introduced two plant-based creamers with functional benefits: Vanilla Flavored Creamer with Prebiotic Fiber and Sweet Almond Flavored Creamer with Protein & MCT Oil.

PB2 Crunchy Powdered Peanut Butter

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:30:00 -0500

With 70% fewer calories and 85% less fat than traditional peanut butter, PB2 Crunchy delivers a slew of functional benefits, including 5g of plant-based protein per serving.

The ONE, SPICEFRUIT Nutrition Just for You

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:30:00 -0500

The ONE, Nutrition Just for You was created to address some of the major healthcare concerns of African Americans, specifically cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. The unifying factor at the root of these conditions is metabolic health—a healthy metabolism promotes a healthy immune system.

White Paper | Walnuts: New Product Development Guide

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Walnuts are a versatile ingredient with applications throughout food and beverage categories, ranging from plant-based meat alternatives to snack bars. Recent developments in health, food science and flavor research have caused product developers around the world to examine how walnuts can be used in new product formulations.

Laird Superfood Pili Nuts

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:30:00 -0400

Known for its highly popular coffee creamers, hydration products, beverage enhancing supplements, roasted and instant coffees, teas and hot chocolate, Laird Superfood is debuting this rich, buttery and nourishing snack in three flavors: Himalayan sea salt, matcha and cacao.

Dole Packaged Foods Keto Certified Frozen Fruit Blend

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Dole Packaged Foods introduced the first Keto Certified Frozen Fruit Blend, the Dole® Keto Berry Blend, and a line of three new Dole Boosted Blends™. Each is designed to help support nutrition goals and can be used to make a convenient, ready-to-blend smoothie.

Weller Elderberry Sparkling Immunity Line

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Weller’s launch of its first non-CBD product, Sparkling Immunity, is a sparkling elderberry product that delivers essential vitamins and minerals with refreshing flavor while providing core, daily immunity support for people on the go.

Cherries: Quest for Rest

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

One of the nation’s top macro trends involves “the quest for rest,” or the wide range of foods, beverages and supplements designed to encourage sleep, relaxation, and stress relief.

Blendtopia Prepackaged Frozen Smoothie Kits

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400

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.

MCTco Bars

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400

Emerging health-food and lifestyle brand, MCTco, launched three new "boosted" flavors to its line of MCTBars: Berry Beautiful, Lemon Boost and Banana Beautiful. Each of the new bars furthers MCTco's commitment to taste and nutritional functionality, while maintaining the brand's signature standards of being keto-friendly, non-GMO, gluten-free and collagen-based superfood snack bars.

Liquid I.V. 'Yummy' Hydration Multiplier Flavor

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Inspired by the platinum hit song "Yummy," Liquid I.V. crafted a Guava Hibiscus version of its flagship product, Hydration Multiplier. With each sip of this drink mix, consumers can taste juicy pink guava and just a hint of hibiscus.