New Food & Beverage Products Video: Meat-based snacking is a substantial vertical ($1.4B 2017) that is experiencing high growth and is expected to be a strong trend for years to come with few entrants positioned with natural and grass fed offerings.

New Food & Beverage Products Video: Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar is popchips’ spiciest flavor yet in the company’s lineup and promises to deliver a hot and cheesy better-for-you snack with a heavy dose of heat to meet consumer demands. Like the entire line of existing popchips products, Zesty Jalapeño Cheddar is made with only real ingredients and is never fried. 

With FINE & RAW founder Daniel Sklaar acting as art director, the brand shifted its wrapper artwork to a natural look that reflects its chocolate creations. The enlivened compositions, which incorporate floral imagery and vivid colors, trend against the industry’s predisposition towards linear, non-organic patterns.

Simply Forage™ Granola, a forager’s delight, includes superfood grains, nuts & seeds, and fruit all blended together for a one-of-a-kind granola experience. 

In recent years, marketer positioning of cheese as a natural and protein-packed alternative to processed snacks in the shelf-stable aisles have made cheese a growing contender for the snacking dollar. Brands have been capitalizing on this opportunity by packaging their cheese in more convenient forms for on-the-go snacking for adults and children. 

According to Mintel International, US non-dairy milk sales grew 61% in the last five years. In addition, almond and coconut are among the top non-dairy milks purchased.

The SMASHMALLOW S'MORE BETTER experience will provide complimentary s'mores showcasing the brand's natural and organic mallows in signature flavors including cookie dough, mint chocolate chip, cinnamon churro and strawberries & cream paired with better-for-you chocolate and graham crackers from partners like Ghirardelli and Annie's Homegrown.

The new line debuts on shelves in four flavors in 8.25-ounce packaging ($4.49): Organic Yellow and Blue Corn for the snacking purist, straight from the grill Organic Bar-B-Q and “Philly, eat your heart out” Organic Chili Cheese. In addition to organic and non-GMO certifications, each variety is also gluten-free and contains low or no added sugar.  

Given the scale of the food waste problem, Tyson Innovation Lab sought partnerships with like-minded food companies. The first product under the ¡Yappah! brand, Protein Crisps, is crafted from rescued and up-cycled vegetable and grain-based ingredients that might otherwise be left behind.

Saffron Road’s chickpeas use antioxidant-rich Fair Trade Certified™ dark chocolate, or are swirled in buttery salted caramel and sweet, warm honey. All are dual Certified Halal and OU Kosher, as well as Gluten Free.