Sweet snacks and beverages make their debut.
Pepperidge Farm, a subsidiary of The Campbell’s Co., has launched three permanent products under its Goldfish Grahams line. Joining the portfolio are strawberry shortcake, vanilla cupcake and cinnamon roll crackers. The products are formulated from enriched flour and contain 140 calories per serving.
Danone North America coffee product maker International Delight has partnered with 20th Century Studios to create “Home Alone”-inspired offerings. The packaging features the likeness of the film’s main character, Kevin McCallister, with varieties like hot chocolate marshmallow creamer, frosted sugar cookie creamer, peppermint mocha creamer, peppermint mocha zero sugar creamer and peppermint mocha iced coffee.
HelloFresh has launched three new product lines of home meal kits that require little to no preparation. The company’s heat-and-eat Ready Made Meals are servable in under three minutes, with varieties like beef Bolognese, Southwest-style chicken bowl, butter chicken and udon stir-fry.
“Ready Made Meals are an essential and exciting new way we are bringing nutritious, convenient mealtime options to our HelloFresh customers in the New Year,” said Kristin Bryan, senior director of culinary innovation at HelloFresh. “Whether navigating a packed workday or balancing family commitments, these meals were developed to be the perfect solution to staying nourished without compromising on quality, offering a delicious, home-cooked meal in minutes.”
HelloFresh’s Prep & Bake Meals line requires less than five minutes of preparation time, and options include onion crunch chicken and mushroom ravioli bake. The 15-Min Meals line includes products like chicken gyoza salad and cilantro burrito bowl.
Saco Foods, LLC portfolio company Dolci Frutta has partnered with Baileys Irish Cream to create melting wafers. The product is non-alcoholic and mixes chocolate and Baileys cream flavor notes. The wafers are designed for applications such as dipping, drizzling and decorating.
Functional coffee product maker Laird Superfood has expanded its instant latte product line with maca instant latte. Formulated with maca root, an adaptogen linked to functional benefits like increased energy, according to the company, the product aims to deliver sustained energy without a crash.
“At Laird Superfood we are continually innovating with new ingredients that help enhance daily rituals — like a morning cup of coffee,” said Jason Vieth, chief executive officer of Laird Superfood. “Maca is becoming more popular but hasn’t yet been incorporated into many mainstream and easy-to-use products. Our maca instant latte is a delicious and nutritious way for consumers to restore their vitality every day.”
Fire Brands developed three shelf-stable chocolate milk beverages inspired by Mars, Inc. candy brands. The drinks, including Snickers, Twix and Milky Way flavors, feature 2%, ultra-pasteurized milk with 15 grams of protein per 14-oz serving.
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2025
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