To make resolutions that much more attainable, Halo Top is bringing back Peanut Butter & Jelly, Blueberry Crumble and Peaches & Cream to its dairy lineup and adding three brand-new non-dairy flavors, including Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mint Fudge Cookie and Chocolate Hazelnut.

This year, more than 1,400 exhibitors showcased products that target a multitude of consumers demands and industry trends. Plant-based foods, sustainable foods, alternative sources of protein and products that address a variety of wellness issues were all on display at the 2019 event.

The three reformulated bars include the Move Fit Energy™ bar with functional ingredients selected for sports nutrition, workout fuel, post-workout recovery and energy without stimulants.

The new product line is environmentally friendly and vegan, and leaves a low carbon footprint since there is no use of cow milk and, unlike almond or cashew, does not require a great amount of water. Most importantly, the production process is carefully designed to ensure zero waste. All raw materials utilized in production remain in the final product.

A big part of this best-use-of-resources movement is prominently expressed in the plant-based revolution. Plant-based meat and dairy analogs have been hitting shelves as fast as ingredient technology can make them happen, with expert mimicry of their animal-derived counterparts the “brass ring.”

The hydration beverage is available at select retailers in New York and Miami for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $3.49 for a 16-ounce bottle and for a SRP of $40 for a 12-pack. 

After digging into these anticipated trends, and identifying some of the major themes, iTi felt strongly that tropical fruit ingredients could emerge as one of the most unique and versatile ways to set food and beverage products apart to truly shine in 2018!

The spreads can be used as a replacement butter, nut butter, cream cheese, dessert topping, or in smoothies and baked goods.

The esteemed reputation of JP Pastry’s products had been built on a trusted recipe. However, that recipe included egg, which, being an animal product, is off the menu for vegans. 

All Elmhurst plant milks, including these two new unsweetened nut milks, are certified vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, dairy-free, OU kosher and made without artificial flavors, carrageenan, gums or other emulsifiers