New mashups combine flavors and textures.
Organic Valley’s meat business, Organic Prairie, is debuting three blends of seasoned ground beef. Varieties include Fiesta Blend, Italian Style and Sweet Sloppy Joe.
The beef is sourced from cattle raised without artificial pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, GMOs, or other synthetic contaminants, according to the company.
“Our new organic, seasoned ground beef gives home cooks a choice of high-quality protein that’s quick and easy to prepare,” said Dave Greening, general manager of Organic Prairie. “Shoppers can just ‘grab and go,’ and the meat is fully cooked in approximately 8 minutes.”
RIND Snacks is introducing a limited-edition island-inspired dried fruit blend, featuring honeydew melon, mandarin orange and chewy banana bites. The company sources irregular or surplus produce that would otherwise be wasted and includes the skin or peel, which typically packs more fiber and vitamins than the flesh.
“As a non-conformist fruit snack, we’ve never been about following the crowd,” explained Matt Weiss, founder and chief executive officer of RIND Snacks. “Peppermint and pumpkin spice may be nice, but we think consumers are looking for a snack to transport them this winter…which is why we’re fired up to give these summertime fruits a second life in winter.”
Planterra Foods, a subsidiary of JBS USA, has introduced True Bute Plant-Based Chicken Cutlet and Plant-Based Chicken Shreds. The products have a texture that is comparable to real whole-muscle chicken, with more fiber and less fat than traditional meat sources, according to the company. Featuring a blend of pea protein, soy protein and wheat gluten, The products are pre-seasoned and may be cooked in 10 minutes. Varieties include garlic and herb cutlet, sea salt and pepper cutlet, barbecue shreds and rotisserie-style shreds.
“As time goes on, the demand for protein will only continue to increase and the world won’t be able to satisfy that demand with meat-based products alone,” said Darcey Macken, chief executive officer of Planterra Foods. “With chicken being the most popular protein in the United States, it was clear we needed to create a plant-based option where people don’t have to sacrifice this mealtime favorite and have a healthier and more sustainable option. Planterra is always aiming to provide delicious, sustainable solutions that are good for people and the planet, and our True Bite Chicken Cutlets and Shreds will do just that.”
Apr
2024
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