A.1. debuts first innovation outside the sauce bottle with A.1. Steakhouse Butter; BODYARMOR transports fans to an NFL combine; Nurri’s Chocolate Ultra Filtered Milk Shake boasts high protein and low sugar.
EAT. DRINK. DAIRY.
BRING ON THE HONEY
Hain Celestial Group introduced two dairy-related products for the fall season. The Hoboken, N.J.-based company launched Greek Gods Honey Yogurt and Earth's Best Organic Immune Support Yogurt Smoothie, among other products. “By adding the sweet and deep character of honey flavor to our creamy, Greek-style yogurt, you can swap summertime soft serve for a decadent, better-for-you indulgence with Greek Gods Honey Yogurt,” the company says. Packaged in a pouch that combines taste and nutrition, Earth's Best Organic Immune Support Yogurt Smoothie is crafted with real organic pineapple, orange and banana. As a result, the yogurt smoothie is an excellent source of vitamins C and D to support a toddler’s immune health. The new products are available at major grocery retailers including Walmart, Amazon and Target.
THE FLAVOR FOODIES CRAVE
A.1., a brand of The Kraft-Heinz Co., debuted A.1. Steakhouse Butter. Marking the brand’s first innovation outside the sauce bottle in more than five years, A.1. Steakhouse Butter provides the perfect combination of authentic steakhouse-inspired flavors and a buttery, creamy texture elevating grill enthusiasts’ favorite meals, the company says. A.1. Steakhouse Butter is intended to meet the growing consumer demand for restaurant-quality flavors at home. Infused with fresh herbs and the signature tang of A.1., which has been saucing up red meat since 1824, the new butter provides meat lovers a convenient way to enhance the flavor of steak and beyond. A.1. Steakhouse Butter is available online and at retailers nationwide in 3.5-ounce tubs for a suggested retail price of $4.99.
A WORLD-CHAMPION BLUE CHEESE
Central Point, Ore.-based Rogue Creamery announced that its 2024 vintage of World Championship-winning Rogue River Blue cheese is now available. Cheese lovers around the world eagerly anticipate the autumnal return of Rogue River Blue, which is released every year on the Equinox. It is the first and only USA-made cheese to be crowned World Champion at the World Cheese Awards, receiving this top honor in cheesemaking at the 2019-2020 ceremony held in Bergamo, Italy, the dairy says. The flavor profile of Rogue River Blue evolves as it matures, making it a nuanced cheese to explore and revisit well into the holiday season. During the late summer and early fall, the cheese’s profile is bright, mild, and tangy; notes of fermented fruit, plus savory and umami flavors, emerge as the cheese ages and becomes creamier. Rogue River Blue is available at select specialty cheese shops and counters nationwide, as well as RogueCreamery.com.
SHAKE UP YOUR DAY
Nurri launched its Chocolate Ultra Filtered Milk Shake, offering 30 grams of protein, ultra-filtered milk, and the taste of a classic chocolate milkshake, but with just 1g of sugar. Available at Costco locations nationwide, the ready-to-drink (RTD), shelf-stable beverage is lactose-free and contains essential vitamins and minerals, and 150 calories in an 11-ounce recyclable can. The launch marks the Little Chute, Wis.-based Nurri's entry into the milk-based beverage market, expanding its offerings to meet growing consumer demand for high-protein, low-sugar dairy options. “Nurri's mission is make 'nurrishment' better, making 'better-for-you products even more flavorful and fun,” said Adam Tollefson, director of marketing. “We’re excited to kick off the brand with our low-sugar, high-protein shakes, essentially a creamy, indulgent milkshake in a can.” The company says its plans to expand into other categories such as iced coffees and creamers, and new flavors of its RTD protein shakes in Vanilla Ultra Filtered Milk Shake and Strawberry Ultra Filtered Milk Shake are coming soon.
TAKING FANS TO AN NFL COMBINE
Timed to coincide with the 2024-2025 football season, BODYARMOR, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., is leveraging a new lineup of limited-edition bottles for its ready-to-drink (RTD) sports drinks made with coconut water. Partnering with the NFL, the bottles feature augmented reality technology to enhance the consumer experience and connect fans to their brand partners like never before, the company says. The bottles feature the likeness of Joe Burrow, quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals; Christian McCaffrey, running back of the San Francisco 49ers; and CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, in each athletes’ favorite flavor, Orange Mango, Fruit Punch and Strawberry Banana, respectively. Fans can simply scan the QR code to access the Consumer AR Experience, which is made up of interactive games in a digital combine. The limited-edition bottles are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2.99 for a 16.9-ounce bottle.
BEYOND THE FROZEN AISLE
STOUFFER’s is moving beyond the frozen aisle with a new boxed mac and cheese. STOUFFER's Supreme Shells & Cheese offers 10% more cheese sauce than the leading shelf-stable shells and cheese product, to deliver a more cheese forward flavor profile, the Solon, Ohio-based company states. A brand of Nestlé, the mac and cheese is made with dry pasta and a liquid cheese sauce and is offered in two flavor varieties, Cheddar Cheese and Three Cheese, with additional innovations to roll out in 2025 and beyond. The shelf-stable product in the brand's classic red color with new gold accents on the box will be available on Amazon and at select national retailers for a suggested retail price of $3.99 for a 12-ounce box.
REFORMULATED CHEESE FOR PIZZA
Daiya announced a "new and improved" pizza line. The reformulated pizzas boast a lighter, fluffier, and crispier gluten-free crust, with enhanced rich tomato sauce and now paired with reformulated cheese made using Daiya Oat Cream blend. Crafted with proprietary plant-based cultures, the cheese was introduced earlier this year as a breakthrough for consumers seeking the indulgence of dairy, without dairy. Offering a richer, creamier, and meltier texture, combined with the upgraded crust, zesty sauce and carefully selected plant-based meats, these pizzas promise a delicious, flavor-packed option that satisfies all cravings, the company says. The new pizza line includes Cheese, Meatless Pepperoni, Supreme and Fire Roasted Veggie Pizza. Founded in 2008 by Andre Kroecher, Greg Blake, and Mike Slinn, the alternative food company’s products are made from coconut oil and tapioca flour, and are free of animal products, soy, lactose, wheat, barley, gluten and nuts.
CHOCOLATE LOVERS, REJOICE
Blue Bell, the Little Creamery in Brenham, Texas, introduced Chocolate Brownie Truffle Ice Cream, which is perfect for the fall season, the company says. Chocolate Brownie Truffle is Milk Chocolate Ice Cream loaded with brownies, dark chocolate-flavored truffles and a chocolate icing swirl. “This one is for our chocolate fans,” said Joe Robertson, executive director of advertising and marketing. “Chocolate Brownie Truffle is rich with flavor. We have combined our Milk Chocolate Ice Cream with chunks of delicious brownies and decadent truffles. And we added a smooth chocolate icing swirl for even more chocolate flavor.” Chocolate Brownie Truffle Ice Cream is available in the half gallon and pint sizes for a limited time.
A HALLMARK OF EXCELLENCE
Paramus, N.J.-based Gayo Azul celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of exciting flavors and recipes on the company’s website. Crafted from cow’s milk, Gayo Azul boasts a firm texture and a subtly salty, mild flavor profile that merges Dutch and Hispanic traditions. With decades of evolution and innovation, Gayo Azul offers an array of cheeses that have found their place in kitchens across generations. “We are proud of the rich Hispanic heritage that Gayo Azul has, says Cesar Del Carpio, commercial director North America at Friesland Campina, the parent company for Gayo Azul. “Gayo Azul has an exciting and unique approach to cheesemaking, which merges Dutch and Hispanic traditions, dating back to the 1950s in the Caribbean, where Dutch cheeses became very popular. Today with the decades of evolution and innovation, Gayo Azul offers an array of cheeses that have found their place in kitchens in sandwiches and recipes across generations.” Gayo Azul cheese varieties including wedges and slices are conveniently available in diverse offerings, including Cotija, Gouda, Queso Fresco, Dutch Edam, European Swiss, Queso Blanco and Queso Para Freir.
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