Grammy award-winning DJ Khaled partners with Nesquik; Stonyfield releases Sweet Threads and ZEROg Sugar Added Pouches; Lantana Foods reinvents hummus with sweet and spicy flavors.
EAT. DRINK. DAIRY.
POURING ON THE SAUCE
DreamPak unveiled a “guilt-free” dessert sauce boasting zero sugar and zero calories. Each 12-ounce squeeze bottle delivers 23 servings of topping flavors that can be used to create coffee or milk-inspired beverages or added on top ice cream or lattes, the McLean, Va.-based company says. “This is one of the most exciting innovations that I've ever created," said Dr. Aly Gamay, president and CEO of DreamPak. "Consumers can finally get the 'best of both worlds' with our unique offerings, enjoying the bliss of Caramel, Double Fudge, and other tasty flavors without the burden of calories." A new Cotton Candy variety is expected to draw younger consumers, while Pumpkin Spice will be available for limited times. The new sauces are available nationwide at Walmart and Kroger for a suggested retail price of $4.98.
YUM, ANOTHER ONE
Grammy award-winning, global megastar and king of catchphrases, DJ Khaled, is continuing his partnership with Nesquik to launch the next big hit, Nesquik Another Bun. This limited-edition, ready-to-drink (RTD) flavored milk, a brand of Arlington, Va.-based Nestlé USA, was inspired by Khaled’s legendary catchphrase. Teased on Deuxmoi and announced via a song-inspired press release, the cinnamon-bun-in-a-bottle drink features notes of sweet cinnamon and warm baked dough. Each 14-ounce RTD bottle not only has “major key” flavor but is made with 100% real milk and packs a punch with 14 grams of protein, the company says. Fans can snag Nesquik Another Bun from such nationwide retail partners as Walmart and 7-Eleven for a suggested retail price of $1.59 to $2.79.
GLOBALLY ADORED
Häagen-Dazs announced a new partnership with Paramount Consumer Products for the show “Emily in Paris” starring Lily Collins. With season four streaming on Netflix, the show is produced by Paramount's MTV Entertainment Studios and created by executive producer Darren Star. Häagen-Dazs’ global Be More Emily campaign celebrates their mutual love for France, style and uncompromised indulgence, inviting fans to experience the essence of the show through an exclusive ice cream collection and a host of charming experiences. Both Häagen-Dazs and Emily in Paris share a unique transatlantic journey: born in America, crafted in France and adored globally. The limited-edition flavors, Strawberry and Salted Caramel, also are wrapped in chic Emily in Paris themed packaging.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL RECIPES
Breakstone’s announced a back-to-school partnership with Dash, offering consumers easy egg bite recipes that can be made in less than 10 minutes. Using Breakstone’s 2% lowfat cottage cheese and the Dash Egg Bite Maker, busy families can start their day with a delicious and convenient breakfast option, the company says. Breakstone’s 2% lowfat cottage cheese, a brand of Chicago-based Lactalis USA, provides 13g protein and 10% of the daily recommended value of calcium per serving. The company notes that Breakstone’s cottage cheese is deliciously creamy and helps create egg bites that are soft and fluffy. Breakstone’s offers a cottage cheese snacking portfolio that can serve as a high protein on-the-go breakfast or a snack anytime of the day. Breakstone’s doubles offer fruit toppings such as pineapple, peach, strawberry or simply enjoy plain cottage cheese. Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese is available in major retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Stop & Shop and more.
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH T-SHIRTS & HEALTHY YOGURT
Stonyfield Organic launched Stonyfield Kids ZEROg Sugar Added Pouches. Intended for on-the-go breakfasts, lunch boxes, or after-school snacks, the organic ZEROg Added Sugar Yogurt Pouches come in Blueberry Apple Carrot and Banilla (Banana and Vanilla) flavors. In addition, Stonyfield unveiled Sweet Threads, a limited-edition clothing collection made from sugarcane textile to emphasize that while your kid's back-to-school wardrobe may be made of sugarcane, your kids' lunch shouldn't be, the company says. The limited-edition clothing collection is made of 100% polylactic acid (PLA), a plant-based bioplastic that can be made from renewable materials like sugarcane plants. Stonyfield Brand Director Elizabeth Conover stated, “Parents shouldn't have to worry about how much sugar is in their kid's yogurt. So, we put sugarcane in their clothes instead as a fun way to remind parents about our new zero grams of sugar added offering." The kids yogurt pouches can be purchased for $1.99 for a 3.5-ounce pouch and $6.99 for a 4-count pack.
CREAMY, DREAMY & CHEDDAR CHEESY
GOODLES launched its deluxe mac and cheese line in two classic flavors. New CHED OVER HEELS and SHELL WE DANCE combine amazing taste with a more nutrient-packed noodle and are the only deluxe macs on the market to earn the coveted Clean Label Project's highest Purity Award, the Santa Cruz, Calif., company says. GOODLES launched in November 2021, and the newest iteration of the brand features a saucier bowlful. CHED OVER HEELS tastes like the squeezy-cheese mac you grew up with. SHELL WE DANCE features a rich and silky aged white cheddar sauce over shell pasta. If offers 16 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber per serving. Additionally, milk or butter is not required. Available at Target, the lineup is available for a suggested retail price of $4.99 per 6-ounce box.
GIVE A CHEER, SEASONAL FAVS ARE HERE
Los Angeles-based Califia Farms unveiled its 2024 seasonal portfolio for fall and winter. The lineup includes Pumpkin Spice products, an expanded Caramel Apple line, new Creamers, and a Holiday Blend Black Iced Coffee. Made with less sugar compared to leading sweetened plant-based creamer and ready-to-drink coffee brands, the better-for-you lineup is rolling out to retailers nationwide. The fall line-up includes: Pumpkin Spice Almond Creamer, Pumpkin Spice Almond Latte, Pumpkin Spice Oat Barista Blend and Caramel Apple Crumble Oat Creamer along with brand-new plant-based options: Caramel Apple Almond Latte and Maple Waffle Almond Creamer. Winter flavors include the return of Holiday Nog, Peppermint Mocha Almond Latte and Peppermint Mocha Almond Creamer. New holiday flavors are Holiday Blend Black Iced Coffee and Sugar Cookie Almond Creamer.
A BEACON OF OPTIMISM
Life is Good teamed up with FOODMARK Inc. to create a new line of artisanal ice cream. Made with only the “goodest ingredients,” Life is Good Ice Cream exemplifies a philosophy the brand has promoted for 30 years: life's sweetest moments are often found in the simplest pleasures — from summer nights to movie nights. The debut launch features seven flavors, including Vermont Maple Cream, Chunky Chocolate Mousse, Deep Purple Cow and Peanut Butter Paradise. This marks Life is Good's first venture into the dairy category. Life is Good Ice Cream is available at Price Chopper and Market Basket for $6.99 for a 16-ounce pint, and can soon be found at independent retailers in several Southeastern states and Northern New England.
MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED FLAVORS
Lantana Foods unveiled a fresh rebrand for its Fusion Hummus lineup. The new, fully recyclable packaging also features the brand’s signature colors, food photography and creative usage ideas — think a bright red strawberry with a dollop of Dark Chocolate Hummus — designed to inspire shoppers, the Ferndale, Mich.-based company says. Made with plant-forward ingredients that appeal to one in three consumers demanding flavor variety in food products, Lantana's fusion hummus includes: Sriracha Carrot, Black Bean Hummus, Cauli Pizza Crust and Dill Pickle Hummus. The new brand coincides with Lantana's retail expansion across the country, where Lantana’s hummus is available for a suggested retail price of $4.99.
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