Prepared Foods showcases new products featuring nuts making a debut in October 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.

The makers of Hormel® Black Label® bacon products launched Hormel^TM Black Label^TM Oven-Baked Egg Bites and Hormel^TM Black Label^TM Breakfast Combos^TM 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.

The Reese's brand introduced Reese's Big Cups with Pretzels. The new snack is a twist on the classic cup that's bigger, saltier and packed with pretzels. The addition to the Reese's lineup will be available in November.

Elmhurst® 1925, maker of simple and nutritious plant-based nut and grain milks, introduced Elmhurst® Creamery™ New Fashioned Soft-Serve Ice Cream Mix. This new dairy-free mix is now available in Vanilla and Chocolate varieties. Users will be able to make plant-based soft serve at home and deliver a creamy, sweet, frozen treat for the whole family.

Farm Rich expanded its “Garden Inspirations™ by Farm Rich” line with two products: Breaded Zucchini Sticks and Cauliflower Bites. The new products are available now in the freezer section at Kroger and online.

Buddha Brands®, maker of better-for-you, plant-based food and beverages, launched Hungry Buddha® Keto Bars in an effort to clean up the keto aisle. The new bars are KETO DONE CLEAN®, and available in four flavors: Chocolate Chip, Coconut Cocoa, Espresso Brownie, and Triple Chocolate.

Progresso Toppers™ are an all-new way to enjoy soup without creating a mess in the kitchen. The products allow consumers to eat classic soups with toppings for an extra crunch.

As the category's first Pili nut-based line, Lavva's new Unsweetened Plant Milk, Chocolate Plant Milk and Unsweetened Plant Creamer are a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to dairy and set a higher standard for plant-based alternatives.

General Mills is launching :ratio– an entirely new keto friendly product line that marks the food company’s first keto-focused product. As consumers continue to look for ways to cut back on sugar and carbs through better-for-you alternatives to existing preferences, the ketogenic products category is predicted to grow 5.5% through 2027.