For McDonald’s, their primary business objective was to bring back customers that they lost over the past few years  when they moved away from value via their Value Menu.  Other QSR chains, like Taco Bell and Jack in the Box, introduced a value offering of their own to compete directly with that of McDonald’s with the objective of retaining their customer base.

The snack is 100% organic and made with 10g of protein per serving.

Hail Merry enables consumers the freedom to satisfy their sweet-tooth with treats that are made using innovative techniques to protect the nutritional-potency of the clean and organic ingredients. This process allows consumers to dive into indulgent-bliss as they embrace the luxurious textures and rich flavors of the Protein Bar Bites. The new Protein Bar Bites are made with the brand's signature creamy almond butter base, packed with innovative sunflower protein and organic shelled hemp seeds, resulting in 10 grams of plant-protein and 18 grams of heart-healthy good fat in every bar.

Prepared Foods talks with Sharone Hakman, a former corporate financial planner turned chef who initially specialized in barbecue sauces.

Made with 100% beef that contains 8g of protein into 70 lean-yet-filling calories, Jack Link’s Beef Steak Strips have a texture that is not too tough, not too soft. The new product is available in Original and Teriyaki flavors and delivers savory taste of steak. 

Consumers are generally interested in trying new and innovative fruit products, and retail fruit brands can learn what chefs are doing with fruit to identify trends, as well as opportunities for product innovation and marketing.

With 70-80 calories and 5g of protein per 4-ounce cup, Breyers® delights Minis are crafted with high-quality ingredients like fresh cream, naturally sourced flavors, and all American dairy in a conveniently packaged single serving.

Inspired by the classic flavors of the original candy, the new SOUR PATCH KIDS® Flavored Ice Pops are now available in a 12-count variety pack featuring Blue Raspberry, Lemon, Lime, Orange and Redberry® flavors.  The 12-count variety pack has a suggested retail price of $2.50 – $3.50. 30-count club packs are also available with an SRP of $5.99 – $7.99.

Seafood Power Bites from Handy Seafood finished in second place with 23% of the vote, while Dole Slawesome! Kits attracted 17% of readers confidence for the third-place position.

Seeds and grains may be small in size—but they drive some large food and beverage trends. That's all because consumers are increasingly aware of the nutritional properties of seeds and grains (and, in particular, ancient grains).