Ready-to-eat Thai sauce brand Watcharee’s introduced a line of noodle meal kits at the show. The line has three flavors that capture Thailand’s distinctive culinary traditions: Thai peanut noodles, Thai red curry noodles and Thai coconut curry noodles, according to the company.

“Our meal kits are wholesome alternatives for people on the go who love authentic Thai flavors,” said Watcharee Limanon, founder of Watcharee’s. “Each kit combines our classic Thai sauces made with fresh coconut milk and curry paste, noodles, vegetables, and plant-based protein. Just microwave and voilà.”

Eric’s Nopales made its debut at the show with its line of shelf-stable pickled prickly pear cactus pads. The line, which reimagined the traditional Mexican ingredient, includes flavors like garlic and dill, Tuscan herb, heat wave, taco truck and chili ginger.

“We see strong market and cultural indicators that heritage and non-heritage consumers want a convenient and delicious way to enjoy this nutritious and climate-friendly wonder food,” said Jillian Ruiz, co-owner and chief executive officer. “These five flavors reflect the places, cultures, and cuisines we love and showcase the versatility of nopales as a pantry staple.”

Il Mulino New York debuted a line of jarred pasta sauces, which are available in marinara, vodka cream and pomodoro sauce varieties.

“We are delighted to unveil our new line of gourmet pasta sauces at the prestigious Winter Fancy Food Show,” said Chef Michele Mazza, executive chef at Il Mulino New York. “Il Mulino New York’s jarred pasta sauces are an exceptional addition to any pantry, boasting premium ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship. We are confident that our sauces will elevate home-cooked dishes to new heights of flavor and authenticity.”

Bonnie’s Jams launched a line of mini pepper jellies, which includes flavors like red pepper jelly, blueberry habanero jelly and peach pepper jelly. The mini jellies come in 1.5-oz jars and are the “perfect size to add pop and flavor to every cheeseboard presentation,” the company said.

“We value our relationships with our retail partners and continue to innovate our product offerings based on their feedback,” said Bonnie Shershow, founder of Bonnie’s Jams. “Since the beginning, our jams have been designed to complement the flavors in gourmet cheeses, and we look forward to seeing these mini jars on bespoke cheese boards across the country.”

Dessert company Gâteaux launched a line of frozen petit-size cakes, which are available in four flavors:

• Almond cake with raspberries and toasted almonds
• Chocolate cake with cream cheese vanilla bean icing
• Sour cream coffee cake with cinnamon-pecan streusel
• Lemon buttermilk poundcake with lemon icing

“I created Gâteaux because I believe everyone should be able to ‘have their cake and bake it, too,’” said Lindsay Gott, chef and founder of Gâteaux. “In other words, even when you are too busy to undertake a home baking project, you should be able to enjoy something freshly baked and truly delicious. Our new petit-sized cakes allow you to experience all the joy of home-baked goodies any time the mood strikes.”

Plant-based company Prime Roots has partnered with Three Little Pigs to launch its first line of plant-based koji-pâtés and koji-foie gras for retail.

The black truffle and harvest apple koji-pâtés features a blend of black truffle, apple and sage flavors, and the koji-foie gras is “buttery smooth,” according to the company.

“It’s so fun to wow people’s tastebuds with a plant-based koji-pâté and koji-foie gras that gives people the freedom to indulge because it tastes just like conventional but is plant-based, contains no cholesterol, nitrates, gluten, soy, non-GMO, antibiotics, or top nine allergens,” said Kimberlie Le founder and chief executive officer of Prime Roots, “We are excited to spread joie de vivre with our first Prime Roots X Three Little Pigs epicureans’ delight.”

Scoot Frozen Lemonade made its official retail launch at the show. The company’s products feature a lemonade slush in a convenient pouch format.

Manufacturer of Nature’s Garden Snack Foods Cibo Vita added new flavors of its probiotic Yoggies and FruiChias.

The probiotic Yoggies, which are formulated from fruit pieces and coated in yogurt, are now available in strawberry and mixed berry multipacks. The FruiChias are made from fruit puree with chia seeds.

Ronda’s Fine Foods debuted its Original Muhammara dip, sauce and spread. The new product, which originates in Aleppo, Syria, features a blend of pomegranate, walnuts, roasted red peppers, Aleppo peppers, sumac and olive oil.

“Our goal in expanding our internationally inspired line of family recipes is to offer consumers delicious, elevated convenience, in a healthy, like-homemade way,” said co-founder Ronda Brittian. “From charcuterie, mezze, appetizers, and prepared meals, Ronda’s Fine Foods dip/sauce/spreads bring a level of flavor and flair that simply cannot be found with traditional products.”

Treat brand The Sweetery debuted Bourbon Buddies, which feature flavors of ginger, pumpkin and vanilla. The Bourbon Buddies join the company’s existing line of Wine Sticks and Beer Buddies.

“We are thrilled to introduce Bourbon Buddies to our esteemed customers at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show,” said Ryan Jarahian, manager at The Sweetery. “We believe that these delicious treats perfectly capture the essence of our brand and will leave a lasting impression on all who indulge in them. Our team has put in countless hours of research and development to create a product that is both sophisticated and fun, and we cannot wait to share it with the world.”