Sauces & Marinades

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Today, sauces and condiments are making bolder statements, taking more daring and expressive directions and asserting themselves as stars in their own right. Even basic tomato sauces are no longer generic but tout the tomatoes used, such as heirloom tomatoes.

Eckert has over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, most recently serving as the vice president of marketing at Community Coffee Company. Prior to that, he served in various leadership roles at ACH Food Companies and ConAgra Brands.

Here is a quick survey of some of the most notable sauces, marinades and dressing introductions from the past year.

In and of itself, fermented or probiotic laden foods are not a new trend. Kimchi, kombucha and pickled foods have been hot for some time now. But a live hot sauce? That is new.

“We strive to continuously provide consumers with innovative, on-trend products that will appeal to the whole family,” says Haven Cockerham, vice president and general manager at B&G Foods. “Our new Ortega Bakeable Tortilla Kits, expanded line of Ortega Good Grains Taco Shells and Ortega Flavor Craver Taco Sauces spice up traditional taco nights with a distinct blend of flavors and authentic taste to provide restaurant-inspired meals at home.”

Coombs Family Farms sources additional maple from over 3,000 small family farms in the US that share its commitment to quality, environment stewardship and sustainable forestry management.

The new labels also note the fresh product equivalent inside each jar, showcasing the value of Litehouse Freeze Dried Herbs.  

“On behalf of the entire team, including our suppliers, culinary development, technical services, operations and marketing, we are very proud and honored to accept these awards,” said Jason Dabrow, chief operating officer (COO) of Chelten House Products, Inc.