Häagen-Dazs reimagines two fan favorites; Yaza’s Mediterranean labneh great for spreading and dipping; Oatly brings flavor to one’s Cup of Joe.
EAT. DRINK. DAIRY.
PLANT-BASED MILK MEETS NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
Plant-based beverage brand Califia Farms launched Califia Farms Complete, a creamy plant milk with nine essential nutrients, eight grams of protein, all nine essential amino acids, and half the sugar of dairy milk, the Los Angeles-based company says. Made from a special blend of pea, chickpea, and fava bean protein, Califia Farms Complete offers consumers a way to meet their nutritional needs — all from plant sources. Nutritionally comparable to dairy, one eight-ounce serving of Califia Farms Complete contains the same amount of the nine essential nutrients as an eight-ounce serving of dairy milk, the company says. This includes protein, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and riboflavin. Califia Farms Complete is Non-GMO Project Verified, free from allergens, and is available in refrigerated cases at Target, Walmart, and other retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $6.69 for a 40-ounce, multi-serve bottle.
REIMAGINED ICE CREAM HONORS FOUNDERS
Häagen-Dazs unveiled two new flavors: New York Strawberry Cheesecake and Vanilla Caramel Pecan. The cheesecake flavor is inspired by Rose and Reuben Mattus, who founded the ice cream brand in 1960 after emigrating from Poland to start a new life in New York City. Vanilla Caramel Pecan — known as “Pralines & Cream” in Häagen-Dazs Shops — has been reimagined for more decadence. It features creamy vanilla ice cream paired with gooey caramel sauce and caramelized toasted pecans. The New York Strawberry Cheesecake combines velvety creamy cheesecake ice cream with a swirl of sweet strawberry sauce and soft spiced graham cracker crust pieces. Each new flavor embraces the Häagen-Dazs founding spirit to create the highest-quality, most indulgent ice cream as a way to inspire the world to slow down. The new flavors are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $6.49 for a 14-ounce pint.
THE WONDER OF UNICORNS
Bomb Pop, a brand of Wells Enterprises Inc., launched its first-ever, limited-edition Unicorn Wonder Pops in partnership with “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” and “XO, Kitty” star, Anna Cathcart. The treats in flavors Pink Lemonade, Sweet Berry, and Frosted Cupcake are now available at HEB, Meijer, Hy-Vee, Giant Food, Strack & Van Til, Rouses, Price Chopper, Reasor's, Coborn's, Cub, Festival Foods and other major retailers nationwide. Bomb Pop's shape and multi-sensory, multi-flavor experience is a celebration of the carefree, exploratory attitude that used to be reserved for summer, the company says. Bomb Pop's Unicorn Wonder line is available nationwide for a limited time at grocery retailers for a standard retail price of $3.99 for a box of 12 1.75-ounce pops.
FROZEN DESSERT BRAND USES WHEY PROTEIN
Perfect Day, a precision fermentation innovator and supplier, has partnered with Unilever's Breyers, a family favorite since 1866, to launch Breyers Lactose-Free Chocolate made with Perfect Day's dairy protein from fermentation. The Berkeley, Calif.-based Perfect Day uses a decades-old process of precision fermentation to create its whey protein that offers the same indulgent experience consumers have loved for decades without any lactose and with a reduced environmental footprint, the company states. This launch from Perfect Day and Breyers aims to make frozen indulgence even more sustainable, while maintaining the delicious, creamy taste people know, love, and expect from the brand. In addition to being lactose free, the Breyers Lactose-Free Chocolate with Perfect Day is also cholesterol-free. Breyers Lactose-Free Chocolate is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $5.69 for a 48-ounce carton.
MEDITERRANEAN LABNEH CHECKS ALL THE BOXES
Atlanta-based Yaza is introducing American consumers to its traditional Mediterranean labneh, a versatile dairy product for spreading, dipping and more. And to keep up with consumer trends for sustainable packaging, the company is using Greiner Packaging’s K3 sustainable cardboard-plastic cup. Offering many nutritional benefits, labneh is typically found in Mediterranean diets and is made from fresh milk that is strained until it forms a smooth consistency perfect for dipping and spreading. Additionally, Yaza Labneh is all-natural, low-fat, high in protein, probiotic-rich and contains no preservatives or added sugars. Labneh’s versatile flavor makes it a healthy substitute for cream cheese, sour cream and dips like hummus. Yaza Founder Karim Khalil said: “We firmly believe in the authenticity of our food, emphasizing both flavor and ingredients. This entails a steadfast commitment to excluding chemicals, preservatives, and added sugars from our labneh.” Yaza’s premium labneh is available in 12-ounce K3 cups in Plain, Za’atar & Olive Oil and Spicy Chili flavors.
TAPPING INTO NOSTALGIA
From Barbie and the *NYSNC reunion to flared jeans, it’s clear that consumers crave products that deliver nostalgia, according to Chobani. Ahead of National Cereal Day (March 7), the Norwich, N.Y.-based company launched its limited-batch Cereal Oatmilk. The naturally flavored oatmilk has a toasted, sweet graham flavor that can be added to coffee, oatmeal or poured over cereal for an extra splash of flavor, the company says. “Our fans love our classic oatmilks, but we do like to dabble in some fun with our limited batch, flavored oatmilks,” says Adam Croissant, vice president of research and development at Chobani. He explains that the R&D team in Twin Falls, Idaho, taste-tested nearly 20 different bowls of cereal with flavor notes from fruity and chocolatey to grain-based before narrowing it down to six potential varieties before landing on the perfect version. Chobani Cereal Oatmilk is available for a limited time for a suggested retail price of $3.99 for a 32-ounce carton.
A CURATED COLLECTION OF CHOCOLATE DECADENCE
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) launched the brand’s first curated collection of Chocolate Ice Cream. Created for chocolate lovers, the new collection is made with 45% more cocoa than Tillamook's classic chocolate ice cream, creating flavors that are richer, darker, decadent, and provide maximum delight by the spoonful, the coop says. The flavors are: Brownie Batter, featuring extra creamy dark chocolate brownie batter ice cream with brownie dough pieces; Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream with dark chocolate ice cream with chocolate crunchy cookie pieces; Chocolate Hazelnut, which has a base of velvety dark chocolate ice cream with chopped hazelnuts and a hazelnut butter ribbon; and German Chocolate Cake, featuring dark chocolate ice cream with brown sugar coconut filling, pecan pieces, and chocolate cake pieces. Tillamook Ice Cream, including the new Chocolate Collection, is available across the country at Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, Ahold Delhaize, and other grocery stores for a suggested retail price of $6.99 for a 48-ounce carton.
PREMIUM SNACKING WITH WASABI PEARLS
Yummy Industries LLC offers premium snacking with Cheese Bits and its Mozzamini Wasabi Pearls. The Riverbank, Calif.-based company notes they taste great on everything from a cheese board, to a tuna salad, to a fun salad dish. Cheese Bits’ founders have robust experience making premium snacking cheeses in Europe. However, they realized such a category was virtually non-existent in the U.S., so they brought their heritage and technology to Northern California. The Mozzamini line only uses milk from local dairies and its packaging carries the California Milk Advisory Board “Real California Milk” seal. Mozzamini come in three different forms and several flavors. Mozzamini Pea-sized Pearls are available in five flavors: Original, Smoked, Strawberry, Smoked Wasabi and Wasabi. Mozzamini by Cheese Bits are available in premium cheese cases nationwide at such retailers as Kroger, Raley’s and Harris-Teeter for a suggested retail price of $5.99 for a 3.5-ounce package.
CREAMERS ADD FLAVOR TO ONE’s CUP OF JOE
Oatly Group AB launched Oatly Oatmilk Creamers in the United States, aimed at inspiring increased use in coffee occasions. Oatly Creamers join the brand’s existing lineup of non-dairy milk alternatives available in North America, including Barista Edition, Original, Full Fat, Low Fat, Chocolate, and most recently introduced Super Basic and Unsweetened Oatmilks. All Oatly oatmilks and creamers sold in the U.S. are free of the nine major allergens and are vegan, glyphosate-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten Free Certified and Kosher Certified, the company says. The new Oatly Oatmilk Creamers are available in four classic flavors: Sweet & Creamy, Vanilla, Caramel and Mocha. Shoppers can expect to find Oatly Creamers in the refrigerated aisle of retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Stop & Shop, and more, with a suggested retail price of $5.99 for a 29.7-ounce bottle.
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