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Ingredient, formulation, consumer and market trend information for developers of main and side dishes.

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Nestlé Introduces New Life Cuisine

New brand joins extensive portfolio of entrées that fit evolving definitions of wellness
May 20, 2020
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Nestlé introduced Life Cuisine, a new brand delivering satisfying meal solutions that match approaches to eating well. From gluten-free to high-protein, Life Cuisine is made with flavorful ingredients.
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Mikey's Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pockets

New Buffalo-Style Chicken and Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheddar are the latest addition to the brand's hand-held line
May 15, 2020
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Mikey's, a pioneer in gluten-free, dairy-free hand-held meals and snacks, announced two new savory flavors: Buffalo-Style Chicken and Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheddar. These new pockets join the complete line of gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free and soy-free products.
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Modern Table Savory, Vegan Pasta Meal

New dairy free pastas with sauce expand company's high protein, vegan pasta offerings
May 7, 2020
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Modern Table, maker of plant-based pasta alternatives, revealed a brand new dairy free Sauce & Pasta line with two new flavors, Creamy Alfredo Style and Creamy Parmesan & Herb Style.
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Cappello's White, Margherita Almond Flour Pizza

New pizzas are grain-free and vegetarian
May 6, 2020
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Cappello's, the makers of grain-free, frozen-fresh foods, is bringing its marquee line of nutrient-dense almond flour crust pizzas to retailers nationwide including Whole Foods Market and various natural grocers this Spring.
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New Folios Cheese Wraps

The new cheese wraps are gluten-free, low-carb and aligned with a ketogenic diet
May 5, 2020
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Folios™ Cheese Wraps is on a mission to re-invent wrap options for those who follow a gluten-free, ketogenic or low carb lifestyle for health or personal reasons.
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New Prepared Vegetables & Fruit

A look at new prepared vegetable and fruit products making a debut in May 2020
April 29, 2020
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Prepared Foods showcases new prepared vegetables and fruit products debuting in May 2020.
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Raybern’s Sandwich Line for Grocery Deli

New sandwich line includes breakfast biscuits, hoagie roll sandwiches as well as traditional lunch and dinner sandwiches
April 28, 2020
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Raybern’s, a brand known for offering authentic deli-style Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, introduced a line of ready-to-eat deli sandwiches.
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Hydrosol: Plant-based Foods

Hydrosol showcases in capabilities, innovations at its Plant Based Competence Center
April 17, 2020
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Innova Market Insights identifies the plant-based revolution is one of the world’s top trends. And that’s with good reason: the market for plant-based foods shows double-digit growth. 
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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