Totis Launches Kettle Cooked Plantain Chips
Vilore Foods is rolling out Totis Kettle Cooked Plantain Chips nationwide, adding three globally inspired flavors—Chile Lime, Cinnamon Churro, and Sea Salt. The snack is positioned as a better‑for‑you alternative, being gluten‑free, vegan, and non‑GMO. By leveraging its national distribution network, Vilore aims to capture the growing demand for plantain‑based, healthier salty snacks. The launch expands Totis' portfolio beyond traditional corn‑based chips, targeting both mass and specialty retailers.
JOYRIDE Debuts Lower-Sugar Candy Line
Joyride introduced three lower‑sugar candy products—Fruit Chews, Fruity Zips and Sour Zips—each offering at least 50% less sugar than typical alternatives and featuring prebiotic fiber. The line is free of artificial sweeteners and colors and comes in a variety of...
Alden’s Launches Banana Cookie Crumble Ice Cream
Alden’s Organic announced the launch of Banana Cookie Crumble, a 48‑ounce organic ice‑cream that mixes banana‑flavored base with crunchy cookie crumbles. The new flavor, priced between $9.99 and $15, is available online and at select natural‑food retailers such as Sprouts,...
Sustainability Drives 25% of CPG Sales
The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Circana released the 2025 Sustainable Market Share Index, showing sustainable‑marked consumer packaged goods now command 25.4% of U.S. CPG dollar sales, up 1.6 points year‑over‑year. These products are growing at a 10.9%...
Botanicals Blur Line Between Immune Boosters, ‘Boasters’
Immunity‑supporting botanicals are gaining traction among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, but many act more as “immune boasters” than true boosters. Curcumin offers anti‑inflammatory benefits but suffers from poor oral bioavailability, requiring fat or piperine to reach effective levels. Ashwagandha shows promise...
PIILK Debuts Clean-Label Protein Drinks
Armored Fresh’s PIILK brand entered the U.S. direct‑to‑consumer market with a clean‑label, yeast‑based protein drink line. The beverages contain only seven ingredients, eliminating carrageenan, emulsifiers, and artificial sweeteners, and use non‑GMO fermented yeast as the sole protein source with a...
Mojo Expands Energy Pouch Lineup
Mojo Energy Pouches introduced a new Sour Apple flavor, sold as a 5‑pack for $19.99 on Amazon and GrabMojo.com. Each pouch provides 50 mg of caffeine sourced from green tea, with zero sugar, zero calories, and added B‑vitamins, L‑theanine, ginseng and...
De La Calle Launches Strawberry Citrus Soda
De La Calle, the modern Mexican soda brand, introduced Strawberry Citrus, a fermented beverage that blends ripe strawberries with bright citrus. The low‑sugar, low‑calorie soda is USDA Organic, contains 6 g of fiber, under 60 calories, and delivers high Vitamin C. It...
Consumers Question Processed Foods, Still Buy
A Purdue University survey of 1,200 U.S. consumers reveals a clear gap between expressed concern about highly or ultra‑processed foods and actual purchasing habits. Respondents rated their health worry at 7.1 out of 10, yet 58% still choose processed items...
Upcycled Innovation Gains Momentum
Expo West 2026 highlighted a surge of upcycled food launches, from the low‑alcohol RTD beverage waste to snack innovations like Daily Crunch’s cherry‑berry mix and Seven Sundays’ PB Puffs. The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) showcased members turning crop side streams into...
Huer Taps Swicy Trend With Chamoy Gummies
Huer Foods Inc. launched the Huer Cholula Chamoy Tropical Ring Mix, a sour gummy ring coated with Cholula Chamoy seasoning and flavored with watermelon, pineapple and mango. The product rides the accelerating "swicy" (sweet‑spicy) trend that is outpacing overall candy‑category...
VitaCup Debuts Creatine Coffee Stick Packs
VitaCup has launched Creatine Coffee Stick Packs, a portable blend of 5 g creatine monohydrate, vitamin D + K, and premium coffee. The single‑serve sticks are sold exclusively through Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide. The format lets consumers ingest a clinically proven creatine...
Death Wish Expands RTD Line With Caramel
Death Wish Coffee Co. has introduced a Caramel Cold Brew Latte, expanding its ready‑to‑drink (RTD) portfolio that already includes Mocha, Vanilla and Classic lattes. The 11‑oz slim can delivers up to 120 mg of natural caffeine and is made with 100 %...
Kiva Sales & Service and Petalfast Merge
Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) has merged with fellow cannabis distributor Petalfast, creating a unified platform that spans California and Arizona. The deal preserves both sales teams while introducing two distinct selling divisions organized by product category. A new "KSS...
Kraft Launches Restaurant-Style Mac and Cheese
Kraft Heinz unveiled the Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition, a new line that pairs familiar instant‑mac convenience with restaurant‑style flavors and premium pasta shapes. The range launches with three varieties—Parmesan Pesto, Romano Cacio e Pepe, and Monterey Jack Caramelized Onion—each...