Chickpeas, fava beans and green peas are loaded with protein and fiber and perfect for those avoiding soy, meat or dairy products.

The formulated offerings are now available in convenience stores nationwide. Chipotle Cheese and Cheddar Bacon Party Bites will be packaged in 2.25-ounce bags with a suggested retail price of 1.99 per package. The Potato Skins will be available in 3-ounce bags with a suggested retail price of 1.99 per package.

DOLE® Slawesome!™ Kits ship nationally in April as a unique flavor alternative to coleslaw. Four initial SKUs – Sweet Apple, Mango Sriracha, Fiesta Lime and Smoky BBQ – create a revolutionary new salad segment targeting coleslaw and other classic salad lovers looking to add bold new foods and flavors to their meals without sacrificing convenience or nutrition. All four DOLE Slawsome! Kits are an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Market growth in 2016 marked an annual rate of more than 2% during the preceding five years. Comparable—if not slightly lower—sales growth is anticipated year-over-year through 2021 despite challenges to the industry due to the widespread shift toward healthier living.

I do see several shifts in the coming year involving flavors, spices and seasonings, and ethnic cuisines.

Sriracha Seasoning Stix can be used to season both meat and vegetables.

Carrington Farms recently introduced sriracha flavored coconut oil. As the maker of the first liquid coconut cooking oil, Carrington Farms prides itself on creating “healthy food for a healthy soul” and its latest launch is just that.

Fifty-six percent of households have hot sauce on hand in their kitchens, and Sriracha, a relatively new Asian hot sauce, is already stocked in 9 percent of total U.S. households.

Two of the hottest food items on grocery shelves came together when Tribe Hummus lifted the lid on its Limited Batch Fiery Sriracha flavor, an explosive blend of the brand's smooth hummus and popular chili-pepper based sriracha sauce.

Cosmos Creations, a premium puffed corn company, announced the launch of a new flavor.