Kiid Coffee packs nutritional powerhouse; Crème de Liqueur expands frozen alcoholic custard distribution; Garelick Farms launches lactose-free milk.
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AN ORGANIC BARISTA BLEND
Mooala launched its Organic Barista Blend Oatmilk, which offers “elite performance and creamy taste without the added chemicals included in most mainstream barista oatmilks.” Now available for purchase on Amazon and in select Whole Foods Market locations in a 32-ounce carton, the Barista Blend was designed alongside top baristas to create a rich, velvety foam, whether using a handheld frother or a barista-grade steamer, the company says. All of Mooala's plant-based milks are certified USDA-organic, which means they are made without GMOs, herbicides, preservatives or toxic chemicals. The brand also places strong emphasis on regenerative farming.
MORNING “COFFEE” CREATES NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE
Created by David Sanborn and his 8-year-old son, Ethan, Kiid Coffee prides itself on being the world’s first coffee for kids. Available in three flavors, Original, Caramel and Choco’Latte, Kiid Coffee originated from a simple idea. Ethan and his younger brother were always excited to try sips of their parents’ morning brew. Kiid Coffee is not only a delicious “coffee” for kids, it’s a nutritional powerhouse, made with water-process organic decaffeinated coffee (no chemicals), raw cacao, prebiotic fiber (inulin), and a vitamin and mineral blend specially formulated for growing kids. It's also 99.9% caffeine-free with no added sugar and 100% vegan. The powdered drink mix is available on the company’s website, on TikTok and Amazon for a suggested retail price of $14 for one 12-serving, 2.75-ounce package.
BOOZY FROZEN CUSTARD FROM LOCAL SPIRITS
Frozen custard lovers rejoice! Milwaukee, Wis.-based Crème de Liqueur, a line of liquor-infused frozen custard, is available at Sendik’s Food Markets statewide. The women and minority-owned frozen custard company infuses each of their luxurious treats with a real alcohol content of up to 2% alcohol by volume (ABV) making it a sophisticated adults-only treat, according to co-founders Elizabeth Nash and Nisreen Galloway. Flavors include a dairy-free Margarita Sorbet which is perfect for summer celebrations, Chocolate Brownie Bourbon, Espresso Martini, Pistachio Amaretto and Vanilla Bean Horchata. Many of the company’s flavors are infused with local spirits and mix-ins from small-batch or local purveyors like Central Standard Distillery, Milwaukee, Wis., RumChata, Pewaukee, Wis., and Taza Chocolate, Somerville, Mass. Crème de Liqueur is available at specialty grocery stores, restaurants, and bars across Wisconsin.
HOLIDAY CHEER IN YOUR CUP
It’ll be winter before we know it and International Delight, a brand of Danone North America, Broomfield, Colo., is giving consumers a sneak peak at what flavorful holiday creamers and iced coffees will be providing a touch of holiday magic. In partnership with 20th Century Studios, International Delight is teaming up with film favorite “Home Alone.” The gift of flavor this winter includes: the new Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Creamer, along with returning favorites Frosted Sugar Cookie Creamer, Peppermint Mocha Creamer, Peppermint Mocha Zero Sugar Creamer and Peppermint Mocha Iced Coffee. The creamer and iced coffee products feature full scene takeovers from “Home Alone 1” and “Home Alone 2” to reinforce the fan-favorite holiday movie and coffee experience. International Delight's iconic Home Alone Creamers and Iced Coffee are rolling out to major retailers nationwide, and available for a limited time only.
LATE NIGHT INDULGENCE
Turkey Hill introduced Late Night Ice Cream intended for personal indulgence as the Constoga, Pa.-based brand notes that 94% of personal ice cream consumers indulge in the evening, after dinner, and late night. This insight inspired the creation of seven new flavors: Ultimate Cookie Overload, Cherry Chocolate Chunk, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Mint Chocolate Cookie, Buttery Southern Pecan Pie, Brownie Batter Cookie Dough and Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Espresso. “Our new line of Late Night Premium ice cream was crafted to satisfy consumers’ ultimate late night cravings,” said Brittany Smith, Turkey Hill’s director of marketing. “Packed full with delicious mix-ins and rich swirls, it’s perfect for indulgence anytime, anywhere, because CRAVINGS HAVE NO CURFEW!” Late Night ice cream flavors are available at select retailers including Food Lion, ShopRite, Giant Food Stores and Turkey Hill Minit Markets.
LIVE LIFE WITH ZEAL
Zeal, a brand of Irving, Texas-based Zurvita, unveiled its new flavor, Peach Passion, a blend of sweet peaches and exotic passion fruit. The functional powder has been clinically proven to increase energy with health benefits related to overall cardiovascular health, immune function, weight management, and more, according to the company. Each serving of Zeal drink mix includes more than 56 whole food nutrients, over 120 vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, zero artificial flavors, coloring, sweeteners, preservatives, binders, fillers, dyes or unknown substances. The low-calorie drink mix also comes in Wild Berry, Tropic Dream, Mango and Grape flavors in its original Classic formula and Vegan and Gluten Free options.
REE FROM LACTOSE FOR EASIER DIGESTABILITY
Garelick Farms, a farmer-owned brand from Dairy Farmers of America, launched a new, fresh lactose-free milk, which is easier to digest and still delivers all the vitamins and nutrients of regular milk, the company says. Lactose-Free Milk with Fresh from the Farm Taste Bottled locally in Massachusetts, Garelick Farms lactose-free milk delivers a fresh and delicious taste due to the High Temperature Short Time (HTST) processing, which differentiates it from other national lactose-free milks, which use Ultra High Temperature (UHT) processing, according to the company. The new Garelick Farms lactose-free milks will be supported with an integrated campaign, “Easy to Digest,” which uses humor to highlight hard-to-digest situations like a Red Sox rainout, traffic on I-28 or New England weather and then compares Garelick Farms lactose-free milk as easy to digest. Available in whole and 2% reduced fat varieties, Garelick Farms lactose-free fresh milk can be found in gallon jugs at local retailers throughout New England, including Stop & Shop, Price Chopper and Market Basket.
INSPIRATION FROM ONE’S FAVORITE BAGEL SHOP
For the first time in its over 100-year history, The Laughing Cow, a brand of the Chicago-based Bel Brands USA family, is expanding its lineup of individually wrapped snackable cheese wedges with its first limited-edition flavor, Everything Bagel Style. The new flavor is designed to transport consumers to their favorite bagel shop with the savory combination of garlic, sesame and poppy seed flavors found in an everything bagel. “It's no secret that everything bagel seasoning has taken the world by storm, and we noticed that our fans were topping their favorite The Laughing Cow cheese wedges with it to level up their snacks and recipes," said The Laughing Cow Brand Director, Zach Fatla. The Laughing Cow Everything Bagel Style is made with real cheese, and each wedge has 2 grams of complete protein and is a good source of calcium, vitamins A & D. The new wedge cheese variety is available through January 2025 at retailers nationwide including Walmart, Meijer, Target, Publix and more for $4.49.
THE FLAVORS OF FALL
Bridgewater, Pa.-based Bruster's Real Ice Cream, makers of 150 flavors of premium, handcrafted ice cream, Italian ice and sorbet, is winding down the summer season with two limited-time ice cream flavors that capture the essence of cozy campfires and warm cobbler fresh from the oven. The flavors are: Campfire S’mores, a brand new Bruster's flavor that blends fresh graham ice cream with marshmallow swirls, graham cracker ribbons, and chocolate chunks; and Blueberry Cobbler, which features juicy blueberry swirls and cinnamon shortbread pieces in creamy vanilla ice cream.
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