Originally from Japan, the beans pack 11g of protein, 3g of net carbs per serving and are all-natural, gluten-free, and non-GMO. Black Edamame are high in antioxidants, offering as much as a serving of blueberries.

Since the new snacks are baked using a low heat method, the nutrients, allowing the colors of the carrots, radishes, purple sweet potatoes and mushrooms in the mix to remain vibrant.

When it comes to formulating sweet and salty snacks, a huge challenge is that of matching the vibrancy, versatility, and stability of synthetic food colorants. “The sensitivity of natural compounds to various stressors within the system causes them to be difficult to depend on and use effectively,” explains Ryan Erwin, food chemist and Innovation Manager for Fresca Foods, Inc.

RIND® uses upcycled, rescued produce in its sourcing and drying processes while retaining the nutrient-rich fruit skin whenever possible. As a result, RIND® has successfully diverted more than 350,000 pounds of edible food waste in 2021, staying true to the brand’s mission to maximize nutrition and minimize waste. 

The Simple Root™, a new global plant-based brand backed by venture management firm Pilot Lite and the multinational McCain Foods company, launched a vegetable-forward line of dips, cream cheese-style spreads, and artisan cheese-style spreads in the US this fall. 

Chocolate and medjool dates are a common combination and Jooliettes date nibbles are a bite-sized indulgence.

Nudge® Coffee Snacks, an innovative product for coffee and confection lovers, partnered with The Kroger Company® to place its Nudge® Coffee Bombs™ and Coffee Bars™ in more than 2,000 Kroger banner stores across the US.

More and more of today’s conscientious consumers are seeking out foods and beverages that not only benefit themselves—but also their communities and the planet.

The new dips are available in three varieties including French Onion, Spinach & Artichoke and Ranch.

Utz Brands, Inc., a US manufacturer of branded salty snacks, announced two promotions to its Executive Leadership Team. The announcement reflects the company's efforts to further strengthen its executive leadership team by adding domain expertise in manufacturing and supply chain operations, as these are mission critical areas of the business that will support Utz's multi-faceted set of growth opportunities.