“Double treat” from Wells Enterprises features candy bars and ice cream; Once Upon a Farm debuts products to help toddlers grow; Dairy Farmers of America scores big with Milk50 by Dairy Pure.
EAT. DRINK. DAIRY.
BRINGING THE ACAI EXPERIENCE HOME
Oakberry, the brand known for its layered açaí bowls and smoothies, is bringing its açaí to supermarkets for the first time in a new product category: Oakberry Sorbet. Exclusively available at Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide, Oakberry Sorbet builds on the popularity of the brand's in-store menu and unlocks endless new opportunities to enjoy açaí from home, the Miami-based company says. Designed to deliver a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition, the sorbets are available in three flavors: Açaí Sorbet, Açaí Sorbet with Peanut Butter Chunks and Açaí Sorbet with Banana and Strawberry Chunks.
CANDY AND ICE CREAM PERFECT COMBINATION OF TASTE
Wells Enterprises, in collaboration with Ferrero North America, unveiled a new twist on three iconic candy bars — Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, and 100 Grand — now available as Ice Cream Candy Bars. These frozen treats transform the beloved flavors and textures of candy bars into real ice cream, letting consumers double treat themselves with a cool twist on a classic indulgence, the Le Mars, Iowa-based company says. According to ICCB Retail Insights, candy buyers are 55% more likely to purchase ice cream candy bars, so consumers can enjoy Butterfinger Ice Cream Bars, Baby Ruth Ice Cream Bars and 100 Grand Ice Cream Bars. The new frozen novelties are available in 6-packs at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $5.99.
COCONUT MILK DELIVERS WHOLE PROTEIN NUTRITION
Whole Moon introduced a new coconut milk which the Albany, N.Y.-based company says is the first plant-based milk that uses whole coconut meat, no oils, creams or parts to deliver exceptional taste, superior nutrition and a richer, more satisfying experience. Blending whole-roasted almonds, oats, pistachios, soybeans with whole coconut meat, Whole Moon’s slightly nutty Coconut Whole Protein offers a smooth, creamy and subtly sweet profile that’s perfect for sipping, blending or enhancing recipes, the company says. Whole Moon is available in four flavors: Almond, Oat, Pistachio and Coconut. The products are low in sugar, kosher, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and Non-GMO Project Verified, with no added oils or artificial flavorings. Whole Moon products are available at Sprouts, ShopRite, Fairway and other retailers for a suggested retail price of $5.79 for a 42-ounce bottle.
MADE FOR SNACKING Goodness
Sargento has teamed with Mondelēz to create Sargento Cheese Bakes, rich, premium cheese crackers made with real Sargento cheese as the No. 1 ingredient, with the care consumers expect from the experts at Mondelēz. The companies note that Sargento Cheese Bakes celebrate quality ingredients and exceptional taste in a snacking experience designed to beautifully highlight the best of both brands. Offered in three varieties — Aged White Cheddar & Rosemary, Pepper Jack and Parmesan & Oregano — the crackers feature real, natural cheese from family-owned Sargento, and is its first brand outside of the dairy case since its founding in 1953. Sargento Cheese Bakes can be found in the cracker aisle at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $4.99 for a 4.5-ounce pouch.
HELPING LITTLE ONES GROW
Once Upon a Farm expanded its toddler product portfolio with three additions designed to support key areas of growth and development for little ones aged 1 to 3 years old. The new products are: Smart Wheels, an organic soft-baked bar shaped like the brand's best-selling Tractor Wheels. It is available in Rasp-berry Beet & Kale and retails for $5.99 per package; Belly Blends, in Red Berries, Cherries and Sweet Potato and Banana, Berry & Acai, are focused on gut health and crafted with probiotics and prebiotic fibers; and Smoothie Melts is a freeze-dried, dairy-based melt made with organic whole milk from pasture grazed cows. Available in Tropical Greens and Blueberry Burst, the meltable bites retail for $4.49 per package. Founded in 2015 by Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz, Once Upon a Farm’s leadership also includes Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer Jennifer Garner.
CHOCOLATE COVERED YUMMINESS
Available only for a limited time, Ben & Jerry's latest Limited Batch flavor is Chocolate Covered Strawberry. With a strawberry ice cream base, bursting with a strawberry jam swirl complemented by rich chocolate fudge flakes, Chocolate Covered Strawberry is choc-full of love and sure to make taste buds swoon, especially as fans can’t resist the indulgence of eating a juicy strawberry dipped in rich chocolate, the company says. Chocolate Covered Strawberry is available nationwide, while supplies last, for a suggested retail price of $4.99-$6.49 for a 16-ounce pint.
A PLAYFUL SPIN ON NEAPOLITAN
Ruby Jewel announced the launch of its latest creation: the Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich. The new treat takes a playful spin on the classic Neapolitan flavor, combining fresh, house-made strawberry ice cream with a duo of cookies, a sweet vanilla sugar cookie on one side and a rich double chocolate cookie on the other. Available for a limited time, fans can find Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich at Plaid Pantry, New Seasons Market, Stinkers, Lazy Acres, Harmons, Island Naturals, Nuggets, and Huckleberry’s, or it can be ordered online, the Portland, Ore,-based company says.
A HEALTH-FORWARD SMOOTHIE POP
Crafted with half a serving of fruit per pop and no added sugar, Pitaya Foods' new Smoothie Pops are a health-forward and tasty snack for active, growing kids and families. The San Diego-based company has expanded the brand’s distribution with two of the Organic Smoothie Pop varieties available at more than 1,300 Kroger stores nationwide. The Organic Smoothie Pops line is packed with antioxidant-rich superfruit nutrients and vitamin C. They do not contain any added sugar, water, or juice concentrates and all of the varieties are non-GMO, USDA Organic certified, gluten and dairy free, vegan, and Certified B Corp. The single-serve Organic Dragon Fruit & Mango and Organic Acai & Blueberry Smoothie Pop varieties retail for $6.99 for a 4-count box.
HIGH-PROTEIN, LOW-CALORIE MILK
Continuing to innovate with its latest milk offering, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) introduced a real dairy milk that contains only 50 calories per serving with 75% less sugar than fat-free skim milk. Using an advanced ultra-filtration method, Milk50 by DairyPure removes sugar while preserving 9 grams of protein, significantly more compared to 1 to 2 grams in most almond and oat drinks, according to DFA. The new lactose-free, reduced-calorie milk, available in Original, Chocolate, and Vanilla, contains just 2-3 grams of sugar (the carbohydrate sweetener allulose), and is an excellent source of calcium (20% Daily Value), and a good source of vitamin D (10%) and vitamin A (15%), the company says. Milk50 is sold at Target stores nationwide and select West Coast retailers, including Walmart and Albertsons, in 48-ounce plastic bottles for a suggested retail price of $4.49.
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