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May
2025
Sauce and marinade innovations are being introduced.
Marzetti and Tabasco are partnering with the debut of spicy ranch. The ranch blends Marzetti ranch with Tabasco pepper sauce.
“Hot sauce and ranch fans take their favorites seriously,” said Brett Castle, vice president of brand management at T. Marzetti Co. “Consumers aren’t just chasing heat; they crave balance and depth of flavor, and that’s exactly what our culinary team delivered. Tabasco brand is the highest-trusted name in heat and pepper expertise, making it the ideal partner for us to bring a spicy ranch to the refrigerated dressings category.”
Califia Farms is adding a line of Creamy Refreshers to its offerings. The refreshers are available in four flavors: strawberry creme, Key lime colada, piña colada and orange creme flavors. The beverages blend fruit juices with coconut cream.
“Over the last 15 years, Califia Farms has loved experimenting with the endless possibilities of plants,” said Suzanne Ginestro, chief marketing officer, Califia Farms. “Creamy Refreshers is a perfect example of how that innovation unlocked something new, delicious, and fresh. Today’s consumer embraces mindful indulgences and we’re proud to bring a new little sweet treat to retail shelves.”
PLEZi Nutrition is debuting a new product line: PLEZi Hydration. The sports hydration beverages are offered in lemon lime, tropical punch and orange mango twist flavors. The beverages contain 120 mg of sodium, 500 mg potassium and 12 grams of sugar.
“At PLEZi, we’re always thinking about how we can change the game when it comes to nutrition,” said former First Lady Michelle Obama, co-founder. “That’s why we’re thrilled to team up once again with our longtime friend, Stephen Curry, to create a drink that gives active people the hydration they need — and reduces what they don’t. Created with the help and expertise of registered dietitians, PLEZi Hydration not only tastes great, but it also has more potassium, half the sugar, and less sodium. We’re excited to provide a delicious, healthier option for everyone who’s trying to get active and stay hydrated.”
General Mills Inc. is adding new products to its retail offerings, including a birria taco kit, a breakfast taco kit and new Carb Advantage additions.
The birria taco kit includes 10 soft tortillas, Tex-Mex seasoning, and a chipotle sauce. The breakfast taco kit features six soft tortillas, a green chili sauce and a queso cheese sauce. The new additions to the Carb Advantage lineup include nacho cheese hard shells, soft tortillas and a tortilla rounds taco kit that features soft tortillas, mild taco sauce and taco seasoning.
“At Old El Paso, we know that taco lovers crave bold flavors and easy mealtime solutions so we’re always looking for ways to make mealtime more flavorful and effortless,” said Jenny Jonker, brand experience manager at Old El Paso. “Whether you’re diving into the rich, trending taste of birria, starting your morning with a delicious breakfast taco, or looking for other options to fit your lifestyle, our latest lineup makes it easier than ever to enjoy tacos any time of day.”
Ghirardelli is unveiling a new boxed dessert mix: gluten-free double chocolate brownie. The mix is formulated with semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate chips, cocoa powders and vanilla.
“This highly anticipated offering allows everyone to enjoy the rich chocolate goodness of Ghirardelli’s beloved double chocolate brownie,” said David Dulyx, vice president of licensing and professional products division for Ghirardelli. “We’re delighted to bring the same cherished craftsmanship and decadent indulgence into the kitchens of all home bakers, regardless of dietary needs.”
oHy is debuting an organic, hydrogen-infused sparkling water line with flavors including lemon lime, cherry lime and raspberry.
“We created oHy to offer consumers a healthier, more refreshing alternative to traditional sparkling waters,” said Trent Hartwig, co-founder and chief executive officer of oHy. “Our journey began when we discovered the incredible benefits of hydrogen water but found it expensive and hard to access. We saw an opportunity to create something truly innovative.”
PS Seasoning is introducing a wing rub line. The rubs include sesame, chili citrus, spicy pickle, Buffalo Cajun and chicken and waffle.
“When it comes to wings, ordinary just won’t cut it,” said Gretchen Miller, senior vice president of marketing and communications for PS Seasoning. “Our customers crave bold, unforgettable flavors to elevate their wing game. Our new sesame chili citrus, featuring the ultra-trending gochugaru chili, brings an exciting Asian-inspired blend that taps into the growing demand for international flavors. At the same time, we’re embracing our classic favorites like Spicy Pickle and Chicken and Waffle, ensuring every wing is packed with the best flavor in every bite.”
Hint, Inc. is launching sparkling water with electrolytes. The zero-calorie beverage is offered in peach raspberry, pink grapefruit, lime and tangerine flavors.
“At Hint, we have perfected the art of unsweetened flavored still water and saw an opportunity to innovate in a new water category,” said Michael Pengue, chief executive officer of Hint. “Sparkling water is a fast-growing category, and with our unique still water formulations-fruit essences without calories, sugar or diet sweeteners,-we knew we could do something special in this pace. We’re proud to have Hint Sparkling Water with Electrolytes join our ranks to help staying hydrated feel less like a chore.”
Better Than Marinade is available in prime steakhouse, honey sesame teriyaki, honey bourbon barbecue, lemon and garlic butter, and everything seasoning.
“Leveraging our expertise in creating premium flavor bases, we developed Better Than Marinade to take the complexity out of flavor and offer consumers an elevated taste experience,” said Steve Goodyear, president and chief executive officer, Summit Hill Foods. “We are excited to introduce Better Than Marinade just in time for grilling season and bring our fans a high-quality, convenient solution for adding complex flavors to their favorite dishes and recipes.”May
2025
Sauce and marinade innovations are being introduced.
Foodservice menu updates include a slew of limited-time offerings.