C.P.G. manufacturers unveil vegetarian and vegan innovation.
Nestle S.A.’s Lean Cuisine brand is launching Origins, a new line of meatless dishes made with 70% organic ingredients.
The Butternut Squash Lasagna contains 17 grams of protein and features organic pasta, butternut squash and layers of goat cheese, spinach and spices.
The Coconut Chickpea Curry is made with organic chickpeas, organic tomatoes and long-grain brown rice in a Malaysian-style coconut curry sauce. The vegan, gluten-free dish contains 19 grams of fiber and 12 grams of plant protein.
The Farmer’s Market Pizza, which offers 14 grams of protein, features a crispy organic crust topped with organic tomatoes, organic mozzarella cheese, kale, mushrooms and red peppers.
The Linguine with Ricotta & Spinach Meatless Meatballs dish features “meatballs” made with organic ricotta cheese and spinach that are tossed in organic linguine and finished with a tomato vegetable sauce featuring yellow peppers and onion.
The Mushroom & Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie contains peas, carrots and lentils mixed with potatoes and cauliflower mash in a mushroom gravy. The dish offers one cup of vegetables and 15 grams of protein.
The Sicilian-Style Pesto with Lentil Pasta contains 15 grams of plant protein and 5 grams of fiber. The vegan dish features organic lentil penne pasta with roasted red peppers, yellow carrots and spinach tossed in Sicilian-style pesto sauce with chopped tomato and vegetables.
The Tuscan-Style Vegetable Lasagna features organic pasta layered with ricotta cheese, mushrooms, kale and bell peppers in an organic tomato sauce.
Conagra Brands, Inc. is adding breakfast options to its Power Bowls line with new Morning Power Bowls. The offerings contain 190 calories or fewer and provide up to 15 grams of protein and up to 5 grams of fiber per bowl.
The Unwrapped Burrito Scramble bowl features turkey sausage with egg whites, black beans, vegetables, steel cut oats, farro and buckwheat topped with a drizzle of spicy tomatillo sauce.
The Turkey Sausage and Egg White Scramble variety contains turkey sausage, egg whites and vegetables served in an avocado sauce with leafy greens, steel cut oats, buckwheat and red quinoa.
The Roasted Red Pepper and Egg White Shashuska, a vegetarian option, includes egg whites, red bell peppers, feta cheese, onions, leafy greens, buckwheat, farro and steel cut oats with a spicy tomato and red pepper sauce.
The Pesto and Egg White Scramble bowl, also vegetarian, features egg whites, white kidney beans, basil pesto sauce and parmesan cheese atop leafy greens, steel cut oats, buckwheat and quinoa.
Nuttzo is adding two new vegan varieties to its Bold BiteZ refrigerated bars line. Featuring 4 grams of sugar per bar, Bold BiteZ are organic, non-G.M.O., dairy-free and whey-free.
The Peanut Pro Cacao Nibs + Probiotics bar contains one billion CFUs and 10 grams of plant-based protein.
The Power Fuel Maple + Matcha bar is packed with antioxidants and contains 9 grams of plant-based protein.
Daiya Foods is debuting a spate of line extensions, adding six new products to its dairy-free, plant-based portfolio.
Daiya’s dairy-free dressings line is adding Hon’y Mustard and Creamy Italian varieties. The dressings are free from dairy, gluten, soy and eggs.
New flavors joining Daiya’s Cheezy Mac lineup include Four Cheeze with Herbs and Bac’n Cheddar. Both varieties combine sauce with brown rice pasta and are dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free.
Smoked Gouda Style and Mozzarella Style varieties are joining the Daiya slices portfolio. The company recently reformulated the slices to improve taste, texture and aroma, and Daiya said the slices offer the same melt and stretch as dairy-based cheeses.
PepsiCo, Inc.’s Quaker Oats brand is adding Quaker Chewy Bites to its snack lineup. The granola bites are available in cinnamon and chocolate chip varieties, with the cinnamon offering 17 grams of whole grains per serving and the chocolate chip variety offering 14 grams of whole grains per serving.
Quest Nutrition is entering the frozen pizza category with new Thin Crust Pizzas. The pizzas are keto friendly, gluten-free and contain 20 to 28 grams of protein and 5 to 6 grams of net carbs per serving. Varieties include four-cheese, uncured pepperoni and supreme.
ThinkThin is launching Protein & Probiotics Hot Oatmeal, a new oatmeal line featuring live probiotics, 6 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein. The hot breakfast option is available in three flavors: cinnamon almond, which includes cinnamon, sliced almonds and brown sugar; maple pecan, made with maple syrup and pecan pieces; and blueberry harvest, featuring whole berries. The 200-calorie oatmeal is Non-GMO Project verified and gluten-free.
New from GoGo Squeez is BlastZ, a line of pureed fruit pouches geared toward tweens and teenagers. The pouches are gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free and are all Non-GMO Project verified. The Raspberry Rush variety is made with apples, raspberries and cranberries; Berry Madness contains apple, cranberry, blackcurrant and blueberry; and Tropical Burst features apples, mango, pineapple, guava and passion fruit.
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2024
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New product innovation swept the show floor.
More product innovation introduced at the show, including new plant-based offerings.