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

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Cool Beans Plant-Based Wraps

Three new varieties introduced at Winter Fancy Food Show
January 22, 2020
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Winter Fancy Food Show attendees had the opportunity to sample new Cool Beans plant-based wrap flavors including Moroccan Gold, Spicy Chipotle and Tikka Masala.
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Tofurky Plant-Based Burger

New burger is crafted with soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten
January 10, 2020
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The new Plant-Based Burger by Tofurky is crafted using a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein, and wheat gluten and lightly seasoned with salt, onion, garlic, and black pepper.
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Blount Fine Foods to Open New Manufacturing Facility

Oregon facility gives Blount an additional 80,000 square feet of production capacity
January 9, 2020
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The company will add all new processing equipment, including a cutting-edge “spiral hydro chiller” for quick-chilling soups to lock in freshness, as well as proprietary cooking kettles that are both large enough for production efficiencies yet small enough to allow soup to be made largely by hand in small batches.
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Banza Plant-Based Mac & Cheese

New mac & cheese is made without artificial ingredients
January 7, 2020
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Crafted with roasted sweet potatoes, Banza’s Plant-Based Mac & Cheese achieves its cheddar taste and flavor without the use of artificial ingredients found in traditional ready-to-eat mac & cheese.
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Favorite Products: November 2019

Prepared Foods readers select Veggiecraft Farms Plant-Based Pasta as their favorite new product launch from November 2019
January 7, 2020
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Veggiecraft’s plant-based pastas are crafted in Italy with three ethically sourced ingredients including cauliflower flour, lentil flour, and pea flour. 
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Tommy’s Superfoods Whole Plant-Based Products

New offerings include Asian Fusion blend, and Cauliflower & Purple Sweet Potatoes
January 6, 2020
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In line with the Tommy’s philosophy of “Beyond Better for You™,” all Tommy’s veggie blends begin with whole vegetables, minimally processed, and seasoned with unique all natural, hand-crafted seasoning blends and fresh herbs.
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Digiorno, Stouffer’s Plant-Based Innovations

Nestlé adds Sweet Earth Awesome Grounds meat alternative to oven-ready pizzas and lasagnas
December 17, 2019
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DIGIORNO Rising Crust Meatless Supreme with SWEET EARTH Awesome Grounds and STOUFFER’S Meatless Lasagna with SWEET EARTH Awesome Grounds will help satisfy consumers looking for convenient and meat-free options.
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Sabra Partners with HelloFresh

New fresh meals will feature two hummus bowls
December 9, 2019
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HelloFresh customers can order the Chicken Gyro Couscous Bowl and the entirely plant-based Mediterranean Hummus & Couscous Bowl through the end of the year.
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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