Coleman All Natural Meats, an all-natural meat brand since 1875, is rolling out ground pork sausage in five flavors — chorizo, mild sweet Italian, hot Italian, mild breakfast and hot breakfast — to satisfy trending taste buds. Sold in 1-lb. packs, these ground sausage varieties give consumers versatile options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Packages feature Coleman’s new branding that highlights its claims, including no antibiotics ever, no added hormones, all vegetarian diet and humanely raised in the U.S. by locally owned family farms.
Coleman’s new ground sausages are made from Heritage Duroc pork, which is known for its abundant marbling. This results in more tender, juicy and flavorful meat. The company surveyed consumers in 2023 and learned that 76% of shoppers may choose a brand of fresh pork if it has Heritage Duroc labeling. The product ships frozen to retailers.
Clean-label beef jerky brand Tillamook Country Smoker has teamed up with Industrias Tajín, a Mexican-owned company, to introduce Tajín Flavored Beef Jerky. Tajín seasoning has an on-trend swicy (sweet and spicy) taste profile. It starts out with some mild heat from chili peppers, which is followed by the tang of lime and a kick of salt. This marks the first time Tajín is available in a beef jerky. A 1-oz. serving contains 80 calories, 1.5g fat and 4g protein. The product comes in 2.2-oz. packs for $5.99 and 6.5-oz. bags for $13.99.
Tajín made its first export to the U.S. in 1993 and since has been showing up in all types of applications as a result of co-branding partnerships. Recent rollouts include Hellmann’s Chili Lime Mayonnaise Dressing and G.H. Cretors Kettle Corn with Tajín. The latter is exclusive to Costco club stores in Mexico and the northwest region of the U.S.
Goodles, which reimagined boxed mac and cheese by developing nutrient-dense pasta and clean-label sauces, is launching deluxe versions that provide for a saucier bowlful of pasta. Goodles noodles are made with wheat flour, chickpea protein, wheat protein and nutrients extracted from broccoli, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potato, sunflower seed, cranberry, chlorella, maitake mushroom and shitake mushroom.
The deluxe sauces are made with real shredded cheddar cheese —either mild or aged white — and no additional milk or butter is required. One serving of the prepared deluxe varieties provides 16g of protein and 7g of fiber. Earlier this year, the company rolled out two gluten-free varieties of Goodles. There’s a traditional cheddar cheese offering and a vegan variety. The vegan sauce is made from cashew nuts for a savory, cheddar-y flavor. All Goodles products are Clean Label Award Certified, kosher certified and low-glycemic index foods.
The coffee experts at Two Rivers Coffee Co. teamed up with the L’Eggo of my Eggo folks at Kellanova to brew up Eggo Coffee. This fusion of two breakfast favorites — waffles and coffee — hopes to redefine the morning routine, giving busy adults the boost they need to get their kids out the door or a nostalgic moment to savor.
A cup of the brewed java combines the taste of freshly toasted, golden Eggo waffles with the rich, aromatic notes of premium coffee. Eggo Coffee comes in five flavors — blueberry, chocolate chip, cinnamon toast, maple syrup and vanilla -- and is sold in convenient Keurig-compatible cups.
Kellanova teamed up with Nestlé late last year to offer Nestlé Sensations Eggo Maple Waffle Flavored Milk and Coffee mate Eggo Waffles with Maple Syrup Creamer. The 14-oz. refrigerated milk sells for about $2.59, while the 32-oz. creamer has a suggested retail price of $4.69.
Big, bold flavors continue to be what consumers are craving, and hot and spicy is leading the way. To meet this growing consumer demand, Idahoan Foods teamed up with the experts in hot sauce at Tapatío to turn up the heat on their Triple Cheese Mashed Potatoes, which come in single-serve microwaveable cups and are sold in packs of four.
And when it came to expanding the Potato Shreds line, which was launched in August 2023 for consumers’ on-the-go snacking needs, the brand turned to a favorite flavor combo: bacon and cheddar cheese. The shreds come in a two-cup pack.
“We are eager to expand our most popular on-the-go lines with two new flavor-packed options designed for potato fans looking for convenience and great taste,” said Ryan Ellis, vice president of retail marketing and business development at Idahoan Foods. “The launch of these new products showcases our commitment to innovation and listening to consumers.”
Litehouse introduced two new product lines this summer intended to make snacking more delicious. To help get littles to eat more veggies, the company partnered with Paramount Consumer Products and FoodStory Brands to develop Litehouse Kids. The dips and spreads come in SpinMaster’s Paw Patrol Cheddar Cheesy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Pizza Ranch. Each variety is available in 16-oz. squeeze bottles and snack packs sold in boxes of six.
For more mature tastebuds, there’s the new Litehouse Loaded line. The three sauces are packed with out-of-this-world flavor combinations: Buffalo, Loaded Fry and Taco.
“As a brand that focuses on innovation and redefining taste and flavor, Litehouse Kids and Litehouse Loaded aim to revamp consumers’ experiences and selections at the refrigerated salad dressing section of the supermarket,” said Kate Nees, senior brand manager. “With the delicious and unique flavors in each product line, both retail brands will help reinvigorate the category and further showcase our dedication of making meals and snacks more exciting for both returning and new customers.”
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