Hormel Foods, Austin, Minn., expanded its Hormel Gatherings line with a new Hormel pretzel bites and cheese tray, sold in the grocer’s refrigerated deli section.

The Fresh Factory, a leading platform for plant-based and clean-label brands, announced the acquisition of Phyter Food and an expansion into the quickly growing refrigerated-bar category

COLLIDERS™ desserts are a new line of refrigerated desserts that feature the nation’s most beloved candy brands like Reese’s and Kit Kat® in a new spoonable style.

It's true that plant-based meat, poultry and seafood alternatives are generating headlines (and new products) by the score. Yet it doesn't take long to see that mainstream meat, poultry and seafood items truly fuel the flame in grocery sales.

Loaded with a blend of yellow corn, roasted corn, green chilis, cheddar and cotija cheeses, Rojo’s® newest dip comes in a convenient 12oz microwaveable container and has no artificial flavors, or preservatives.

A recent study by the Plant Based Foods Association and The Good Food Institute showed US retail sales of plant-based foods totaled $4.5 billion during the past year. These sales are driving increased demand for plant-based options in grocery stores across the country.

Knick Knacks will feature a combination of pre-portioned spices, sauces, grains, and dairy ingredients from Blue Apron’s premium suppliers, such as crème fraîche from Vermont Creamery, furikake from Mara Seaweed, and preserved lemon puree from NY Shuk, as well as Blue Apron’s own proprietary products, such as its line of custom spice blends.

The Cheesecake Factory At Home branded dessert line will be packaged in iconic Cheesecake Factory brand packaging with stand-out graphics.

The foodservice division at Reser’s Fine Foods, Beaverton, Ore., greets the new year with new side dishes. They include Crisp Cut Tri-Color Potatoes and an entirely new line of Reser’s Purely Hand-Cut Fruit offerings.