McIlhenny Co. has added a salsa picante variety under its Tabasco hot sauce brand. The product marks Tabasco's first Mexican-style offering, featuring red jalapeño peppers and a blend of spices that includes paprika and garlic powder. The product comes in a squeezable bottle format designed for easy additions to Tex-Mex meals, according to the company.

Snack maker Sun-Maid Growers of California has launched Sun-Maid Farmstand Reserve, a line of fruit snack innovation. Marketed as a “grown-up fruit snack” for adult consumers, the product offers dried fruit portions in single-serve pouches for convenient, on-the-go snacking. Varieties include dried mixed berries, with cranberries, Bing cherries and blueberries, dried whole cranberries, sea salt chocolate flavored coated banana chips, and sea salt cocoa and caramel dusted raisins.

“Sun-Maid Farmstand Reserve is a game-changer, offering a moment of mindful snacking anywhere amidst our demanding lives,” said Steve Loftus, president and chief executive officer of Sun-Maid. “We’ve crafted a premium, convenient snack that aligns with today’s consumer desires, allowing people to savor the goodness of fruit without compromising on more indulgent experiences.”

Hormel Foods Corp. has partnered with General Mills to create a co-branded bacon product under its Black Label product line. The limited-edition bacon features a sugary crust of Cinnadust made from Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal to create a sweet and savory flavor combination, according to the company. Each serving contains 6 grams of protein and 110 calories.

Black Label Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon is rolling out on Sept. 16 in select Walmart locations, and later at select Kroger locations, and will be available while supplies last.

McCormick & Co., Inc. has added a line of limited-edition finishing sugars. Designed for holiday dessert, beverage and baked foods applications, the granulated sugars are launching in flavors such as candy cane, English toffee, gingerbread spice, hot cocoa, salted caramel and white frosting. The line is slated to hit shelves at national retailers beginning in October and will be available while supplies last.

Ferrero North America has taken its Tic Tac brand beyond the mint format with Tic Tac Chewy!, the first-ever sugar candy in the company’s portfolio and the first innovation exclusive to the US market. The confection combines a crunchy shell exterior with a chewy interior to create a unique texture experience, according to the company. Launching in two varieties, Sweet Adventure and Sour Adventure, both offerings contain a mix of cherry, apple, orange, lemon and grape flavors. The products are now available in 1.8-oz, 3.4-oz and 7-oz packages.

Welch Foods Inc. has developed a zero-sugar fruit juice line aimed at health-conscious consumers. The beverages are sweetened with sucralose and offer 20% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C per 8-oz serving, according to the company. The zero-sugar products are launching a in 59-oz, refrigerated format (with passion fruit and grape flavors), along with 64-oz and 10-oz shelf-stable formats (in tropical punch, strawberry and concord grape flavors).

“We heard from our more health-conscious consumers that they wanted a zero-sugar juice option that didn’t compromise on flavor, and the options currently in the juice and refrigerated aisles just weren’t delivering on that ask,” said Scott Utke, chief marketing officer at Welch's.

Simply Goods Foods USA, Inc. has launched Quest Bake Shop under its Quest Nutrition brand. The line of brownies and muffins, with flavors like blueberry and chocolate chip, each offer 10 grams of protein, 2 to 3 grams of net carbs and less than 2 grams of sugar per serving.

“We know that our customers want even more than just great taste — they want products that fit into their active lifestyles and help them achieve their nutritional goals,” said Stuart Heflin, senior vice president and general manager of Quest Nutrition.

Summit Hill Foods has unveiled its latest addition to its Better Than Bouillon brand: Organic Beef Pho Base. The product is derived from beef stock, roasted beef, ginger and anise to create a savory pho base for home cooking applications. Organic Beef Pho Base joins the brand’s Culinary Collection line, which features chef-created offerings with unique flavor combinations to aid in home meal preparations.

The product is set to roll out beginning this fall, exclusively at Costco Wholesale locations, in 21-oz jars that contain 100 servings.

“With this innovative flavor base, we aim to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the delicious flavors of beef pho in their everyday cooking without compromising on quality or taste,” said Steve Goodyear, president and chief executive officer of Summit Hill Foods. “Our Organic Beef Pho Base is the perfect solution for those eager to experience the complex aromatic flavors of pho but don’t have the time — or the ingredients on hand — to develop a broth from scratch.”

Wynn’s Kitchen has expanded its portfolio of better-for-you Asian condiments with Lemongrass Marinade and Stir-Fry Sauce. Boasting the citrus and aromatic flavors notes of lemongrass, the sauce is formulated free from gluten, soy, artificial preservatives and added sugars, according to the company. The convenient meal solution joins Wynn’s Kitchen’s existing lineup of peanut sauce, sate Asian chili sauce and spice mixes.