Vine to Bar is repositioning its chocolate bars around gut health, emphasizing prebiotic benefits from its upcycled Chardonnay grape ingredient, WellVine. The rebrand features new packaging and expanded retail distribution, including Publix and Total Wine.
B.T.R. Nation and Lil Bucks debut better-for-you versions of Rice Krispies Treats at Expo West. The brands plan July retail launches for organic, refined sugar-free Superfood Crispy Treats and buckwheat-based Bucks Crispy Treats.
Saffron Road is launching Cross Roads, a globally inspired frozen line blending flavors like Beef Birria Rigatoni and Butter Chicken Cavatappi. The seed oil–free, high-protein meals arrive at Kroger this spring.
Manischewitz is preparing for 2026 with new Kosher for Passover products, including ready-to-serve Bubby’s Kitchen soups, mini matzo water crackers, cookie mixes and returning freezer favorites.
Sour flavors are surging. From candy-coated fruit pops and tart date snacks to pickle puffcorn and sourdough tortillas, fermented profiles stood out at Expo West. Menu mentions of sour have risen 15% as brands pursue tangy, clean-label appeal.
D’Arrigo California launches TRUE Baby Romaine Hearts under the Andy Boy brand. Naturally compact, not hybrid, with more usable leaf and less trim loss for retail and foodservice.
South Africa’s Smul expands in the U.S. with functional drinks and plant-based heat-and-eat meals, including matcha oat milk lattes, protein shakes, gut sodas, and microwaveable entrees.
The Open Food Company named former CAVA and Honest Tea finance executive Jonathan Clark as fractional CFO and artist Matthew Langille as creative advisor after raising $3M in seed funding to advance its transparency-focused CPG model.
Harvest Snaps partners with San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance for the Denny Sanford Elephant Valley opening, providing VIP snack bags, a family ticket giveaway and in-store demos to support conservation efforts.
Beef tallow is resurging at Expo West. Amid backlash against seed oils, brands from Fatworks to Steak ’n Shake are introducing tallow-based sprays, snacks and frozen fries, betting the traditional fat is back in favor.
Korkio has rebranded as Juicybite to expand mainstream appeal and launched single-serve, fully cooked duck breasts offering 32g of protein. The shift aligns with rising U.S. demand for high-protein foods.
C4 Energy partners with Knicks guard Josh Hart, spotlighting its NSF Certified for Sport fuel and opening a New York City pop-up near Madison Square Garden. The HART3 discount nods to his jersey number.
YUMI launches six shelf-stable Smoothies-to-Go at Whole Foods nationwide, featuring whole fruits and vegetables, no added sugar, and benefits like protein, probiotics, and immunity support.
Banza is expanding beyond gluten-free for the first time in 12 years with a new Protein Pasta line made from wheat, semolina and chickpeas. The products deliver 22g of protein per serving as the brand aims to regain leadership in value-added pasta.
St. Louis-based food safety leader ASI is reintroducing itself as Kiwa ASI, reinforcing its role as a North American gateway to Kiwa’s global testing, inspection and certification network and expanding services across food, feed and farm sectors.
Mamame debuts Churros Tempeh Chips and introduces vegan BBQ and Cheese flavors ahead of Expo West 2026, expanding fermented snacks into sweet and savory categories.
Clover Sonoma heads to Expo West 2026 with a new super premium ice cream line and its full California cheese portfolio, extending its 110-year dairy legacy and B Corp commitments across the dairy case.
Catalina Snacks will showcase its new Peanut Butter Protein Cereal with 11g of protein and 0g of sugar at Expo West 2026, alongside the Parmesan Garlic Protein Snack Mix joining the core lineup.
Sockerbit brings Sweden’s lördagsgodis tradition to Expo West 2026 with Easter Gummy Mix, Happy Flower and Bunny Gummies, and new Foamy Lips and Skulls heading to Target. The brand emphasizes mindful indulgence and clean ingredients.
NFRA has opened registration for its 2026 Convention at National Harbor, where more than 2,000 frozen and dairy professionals are expected for over 7,500 business meetings, product showcases and awards this October.
Chocolove introduces limited-edition filled chocolate eggs in three flavors and a handcrafted Easter Truffle Assortment by chocolatier Patrick Peeters, made with traceable, sustainably sourced cocoa.
David Protein teased a high-protein ice cream at Expo West with mobile billboards circling the convention center. The trucks promoted 30g protein, 260 calories and 2g sugar, though the brand was not exhibiting.
One year after UPFs took center stage, a new Non-UPF Verified standard debuts at Expo West, with seven brands and 118 products carrying third-party badges as consumer scrutiny grows.
Oishii has introduced a top-seal pack for its Nikko Berry that cuts plastic use by 80% compared to clamshells and offers a 10-day freshness guarantee. The new packaging rolls out this month at select regional retailers.
Chickapea is expanding in the U.S. with a Costco-exclusive three-pack Creamy Garlic One Pot Pasta Meal in 46 Los Angeles and Hawaii locations. The high-protein brand reports 25 to 50 percent velocity gains as it moves deeper into conventional retail.
Dekáf Coffee Roasters marks its first year with a limited Nicaragua release featuring light and dark decaf roasts from Finca Los Papales. Two roast styles, one origin, all decaf.
Xochitl is shifting its entire tortilla chip lineup to avocado oil as demand grows for seed oil-free snacks, introducing redesigned packaging and two new flavors: Spicy Lime and Nacho.
Nature’s Path unveils a unified, retail-focused packaging refresh at Expo West, updating its logo and products while keeping its “Always Organic” commitment prominent. Details:
