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

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Mac & Chef Cashew-Based Mac and Cheese

New chef-inspired product is shelf-stable and dairy-free
July 16, 2020
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Eat Howl Inc., a chef-driven, plant-based foods company, launched Mac & Chef, available nationwide at Whole Foods and online via VeganEssentials. Under the Howl™ brand, the company released its flagship product Mac & Chef™, a cashew-based mac and cheese.
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Conagra Brands Launches More Than Two Dozen New Products

New meals and snacks include products inspired by trends including plant-based meals, keto-friendly diets and more
July 10, 2020
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Conagra Brands, Inc. is celebrating the summer with the debut of more than two dozen new products. More people are cooking and eating at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice® and Snack Pack® are among the brands bringing new items to market to satisfy evolving consumer needs. The new items from Conagra Brands will be hitting store shelves this summer. 
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CAULIPOWER Frozen Cup of Riced Cauliflower

New vegan, keto-certified product is microwaveable and is packaged in a recyclable and reusable cup
July 1, 2020
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CAULIPOWER®, the frozen food industry disruptor known for its better-for-you takes on comfort foods, introduced microwaveable and recyclable cup of Riced Cauliflower in three never-before-done flavors.
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DIGIORNO Croissant Crust Pizza

DIGIORNO Croissant Crust Pizza

The indulgent offerings features three flavors, all topped with 100% real cheese: Pepperoni, Four Cheese and Three Meat
June 29, 2020
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New DIGIORNO Croissant Crust Pizza is a croissant-style pizza available nationally in the frozen aisle. The indulgent offerings features three flavors, all topped with 100% real cheese: Pepperoni, Four Cheese and Three Meat.
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Foster Farms Smart Crust Pizza

The new frozen pizza line is made with a high protein, low carb chicken-based crust
June 26, 2020
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Foster Farms Smart Crust™ frozen pizza, contains 4g of carbohydrates per serving, while providing 25g of protein, because the unique crust is crafted from Foster Farms chicken breast, egg whites and cheese instead of flour.
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Ozo Plant Based Protein

Plant Based Protein Brand Ozo Enters Retail, eCommerce Marketplace

New plant based proteins are a proprietary blend of pea and rice protein fermented by shiitake mushrooms
June 22, 2020
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OZO features a high-quality pea protein that is a great source of iron, and has been known to aid in muscle growth, weight loss and heart health. The OZO product line uses recyclable trays and cartons to store products, and plant based ink on all of its packaging.
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Food Industry News

Brynwood Partners to Acquire North American Buitoni Business from Nestlé USA, Inc.

Since 2003, Brynwood Partners has acquired the Flipz, DeMet's Turtles, Treasures, Stixx, Juicy Juice, Bit O Honey, Nutrament and Joseph's Gourmet Pasta brands from Nestlé
June 9, 2020
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The transaction, which includes a 240,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Danville, Va., is expected to close within the next 30 days, subject to customary US regulatory review. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed.
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Wholly Veggie Expands into Target Outlets

Wholly Veggie Expands into Target Outlets

The growth comes alongside Wholly Veggie’s new distribution through UNFI in Southern California and National Co+op Grocers
June 8, 2020
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Plant-based food brand Wholly Veggie, continues to further its mission of creating a more sustainable food future by increasing consumer access to its line of ready to use vegetable-based products.
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Lightlife Reinvents Plant-Based Protein Line

Sweeping changes to product portfolio include full redesign and reformulation
June 2, 2020
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Lightlife aims to make it easier for consumers to make healthier food choices by offering plant-based meat products made only with simple, recognizable ingredients, like pea protein, brown rice, dried red bell pepper, and beet and cherry powders.
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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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