The idea behind comfort with a twist—taking something incredibly familiar or commonplace and creating a new, unexpected experience with it—is a solid one. This is particularly true now as consumers have, for the most part, retrenched to comfortable items that require little thought and less challenge to make, source and enjoy.
Fuchs introduces “The Braising Box” collection of seasonings, bases and flavors
October 5, 2020
Fuchs North America introduces “The Braising Box,” a new line of flavors that translate popular cooking methods into craveable flavors. The collection’s four seasonings are inspired by the latest trends in culinary techniques and offer complex flavors that are sure to delight consumers of all ages.
Widely recognized as the world’s premier independently-owned flavor house, Edlong debuted Everything Dairy Can Be™ - an inspirational mantra that is driven by Edlong’s industry-leading dairy, dairy-based, and dairy-free ingredient capabilities.
The protein-packed turtle- and starfish-shaped shrimp sea pals target kids and parents alike
October 2, 2020
The new Shrimp Sea Pals contain 14g of protein per serving. Wrapped in a crunchy, whole-grain breading, the shrimp sea pals also are a good source of dietary fiber and nutrients and do not contain any artificial preservatives or colors.
Molson Coors continues expanding beyond beer, will leverage distribution network to propel La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee products into more retailers
October 2, 2020
Coffee lovers will soon find ready-to-drink (RTD), single-serve coffee products at more retail locations throughout the country. Through an exclusive partnership, Molson Coors Beverage Company will begin distributing La Colombe Coffee Roasters' RTD coffee products in the drug and convenience channels via its vast distribution network in 2021. La Colombe and Molson Coors plan to fully transition distribution for all channels to the Molson Coors network over time.
New ready to drink coffee beverages contain 40% less sugar
October 1, 2020
As the demand for lower sugar beverages grows, Horseshoe Beverage Company, maker of Black Stag premium, craft coffee beverages, introduced a new ready-to-drink coffee to consumers. New Black Stag Lattes with 40% less sugar, planned to hit the shelves nation-wide mid-October, deliver coffee-forward taste in four flavors, with 100% bold, craft coffee taste.
Premium brand adds warm-breakfast segment to established meats portfolio
September 30, 2020
The makers of Hormel® Black Label® bacon products launched HormelTM Black LabelTM Oven-Baked Egg Bites and HormelTM Black LabelTM Breakfast CombosTM breakfast items. The new convenience offerings are designed to appeal to consumers who want a high-quality, easy-to-prepare breakfast option with protein. Both product lines come in assorted varieties.
Independent analysis marks third consecutive year of notable calorie declines as sales volumes continue to increase
September 30, 2020
Independent evaluator Keybridge LLC released its annual report on progress toward a nationwide goal, set by the beverage industry and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, to reduce the calories and sugar Americans get from beverages. The report noted that 2019 saw the largest single-year reduction in calorie consumption and the third consecutive year of declines since the launch of the initiative.