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Savencia launches snackable Alouette Gourmet Bites; Clover Sonoma adds dairy-based smoothies for children; Danone North America reimagines milk alternatives.
CHEESE SNACKS WITH FLAVORED CENTERS
New Holland, Pa.-based Savencia Cheese USA says it added a new snackable product: Alouette Gourmet Bites. The offerings are small balls of Alouette’s signature creamy cheese filled with flavor-packed centers. The cheese balls come in two flavors: Garlic & Herb, which is based on Alouette's best-selling spreadable cheese, and Caramelized Onion — an elevated spin on a popular snacking flavor. Perfect for entertaining, the small morsels are fun and indulgent, with fewer than 100 calories per serving. The offerings are available now at ShopRite and Harris Teeter stores.
NITRO COLD BREW
Austin, Texas-based High Brew Coffee says it added High Brew Sweet Cream nitro cold brew. The company says it uses industry-leading widget technology to infuse nitrogen into each of the nitro products, so more nitrogen is released into the beverage than when using the infusion process. High Brew Sweet Cream nitro is less acidic than regular cold-brew beverages and delivers a bold, less bitter taste. The beverage is made from 100% Arabica direct-trade beans, which are cold-brewed over time and never heated.
YOGURT SMOOTHIES FOR KIDS
Petaluma, Calif.-based Clover Sonoma says it introduced a colorful dairy brand, Clover the Rainbow, which empowers kids with creative flavors and quality nutrition. Designed to teach kids about eating the rainbow of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet, Clover the Rainbow debuted with three organic yogurt smoothies: Strawberry Carrot, Blueberry Beet and Strawberry Banana Butternut. Each smoothie is a good source of protein and calcium, has billions of probiotics to help support gut health, is made with real fruit and veggies, and has no artificial flavors or sweeteners.
LIMITED-EDITION ICE CREAM FLAVOR
Burlington, Vt.-based Ben & Jerry's says it added a new limited-batch flavor — Change is Brewing. The flavor is a combination of cold-brew coffee ice cream, marshmallow swirls and fudge brownies; it was created to help transform the nation's approach to public safety to one that prioritizes community needs. Change is Brewing is part of Ben & Jerry's ongoing work to advance racial justice. The offering will be available as a limited-batch flavor at participating Ben & Jerry's scoop shops and on store shelves for a suggested price of $4.49-$5.69. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Change is Brewing will go to grassroots groups working to transform public safety in America.
CANDY-FLAVORED ICED COFFEE
Danone North America, based in Broomfield, Colo., and White Plains, N.Y., says its International Delight brand is delivering the ultimate coffee and confectionary collaboration with its new ready-to-drink (RTD) Reese’s iced coffee. International Delight is partnering with The Hershey Co.’s iconic Reese’s brand to deliver the peanut buttery and chocolaty mash-up. International Delight Reese’s iced coffee is available in 64-ounce RTD cartons for a suggested retail price of $3.99. This permanent addition to the International Delight lineup of iced coffees arrived at retailers nationwide in early October.
ANIMAL-FREE ‘GELATO’
Berkeley, Calif.-based Perfect Day, a consumer biotechnology company and creator of animal-free “dairy,” says it partnered with Phoenix-based Villa Dolce to introduce “gelato” items to the foodservice industry. Through the collaboration, Villa Dolce is adding seven “gelato” flavors that incorporate Perfect Day’s animal-free “dairy” protein. The new “gelato” flavors using Perfect Day ingredients include Sea Salt Vanilla & Honeycomb, Caramel Cold Brew, Chocolate all’Arancia, Strawberry After Dark, Burnt Caramel Praline, Pistachio Latte and Tahitian Vanilla Bean.
LIMITED-EDITION CHEESE BALL FLAVORS
Kaukauna, a brand of Chicago-based Bel Brands USA, added two limited-edition cheese ball varieties for the fall and holiday seasons: Kaukauna Cranberry & Cream Cheese and Kaukauna Four Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato. Kaukauna says Cranberry & Cream Cheese is its first sweet cheese ball offering. The 9-ounce cheese ball is made with rich cream cheese and blended with cranberry juice and dried cranberries to create a sweet and tart flavor. The Four Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato cheese ball also comes in a 9-ounce package. It is made with premium Romano, Asiago, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, which give the product a unique sharp and nutty taste.
NEXT-GENERATION DAIRY ALTERNATIVES
Danone North America says it created plant-based “milk” that doesn’t taste like any specific plant-based ingredient (almond, oat, soy, etc.). According to the company, Silk Nextmilk is coming out in whole-fat and reduced-fat varieties at grocery stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $4.99 per carton. It is an excellent source of six key nutrients found in dairy, including calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B12, riboflavin and phosphorus; it also offers 4 grams of plant-based protein per serving. So Delicious Wondermilk will debut in whole-fat and reduced-fat varieties in natural channels for a suggested retail price of $4.99 per carton. The brand also will debut Wondermilk frozen desserts — available in five pint flavors and two cone flavors.
BIRTHDAY CAKE-FLAVORED NOVELTY
Boulder, Colo.-based Yasso says it launched a new frozen Greek yogurt bar flavor, Birthday Cake, in celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary. Filled with rainbow sprinkles and chunks of cake dough for a fun and delicious treat, the offering also meets Yasso’s nutritional standards, with only 90 calories per bar, 5 grams of protein and no artificial ingredients. The Birthday Cake flavor is currently available for purchase online and at select Target locations.
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NOVEMBER 2021 | dairyfoods.com