Grass-fed dairy ice cream, a canned plant-based chicken alternative, and a limited tea for St. Patrick’s Day are among this week’s new food and beverage products.
Adagio Teas: Irish Stout Tea
To help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Adagio Teas released a limited edition Irish Stout Tea.
The special tea combines black tea with cocoa nibs, chicory, and shamrock-shaped sprinkles for a tribute to stout beer.
Available until March 17, consumers can pick up a pouch of Irish Stout Tea for $15.
Cosmic Bliss: Re-Branded Products & Dairy Ice Cream
Cosmic Bliss, formerly Coconut Bliss, recently rebranded and announced a first-of-its-kind sustainably-sourced, organic, and humane grass-fed dairy ice cream. The new ice cream joins the company’s existing plant-based products to appeal to all types of ice cream lovers. Flavors include Twisted Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Blitz, Hazelnut Fudge Crunch, Strawberry Lemon Shortbread, Banana Caramel Flambé, Vanilla Bean Nirvana, and Chocolate Euphoria.
All Cosmic Bliss products are clean-label, certified organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO project verified. They’re also made without soy, sugar alcohols, or artificial sweeteners.
The new grass-fed dairy line will be coming to Sprouts, Wegmans, Erewhon Stores, and Natural Grocers nationwide this month, with a price tag of $8.99 per 14 oz pint.
AYO: Plain Almondmilk Yogurt
AYO revealed its newest product — Plain Almondmilk Yogurt — at Natural Products Expo West this week. The latest product joins the company’s line of plant-based yogurts in a variety of flavors.
Made from sun-grown, organic almonds, AYO’s yogurt is a safe option for lactose-intolerant consumers and fits into vegetarian and keto diets. The plain variety is great for reducing sugar and increasing healthy fats in smoothies, dips, and more.
The new yogurt is available for a suggested retail price of $6.99 per 16 oz container.
Atlantic Natural Foods: Canned Plant-Based Chicken
Atlantic Natural Foods unveiled its latest shelf-stable, planted-based product at Natural Products Expo West this week — the first-ever canned “Chik’n” product under the company’s Loma Linda brand.
The plant-based alternative to chicken is made with sustainably-sourced plant proteins and is available in three flavor varieties — Chik’n in Broth, Chik’n BBQ, and Chik’n Buffalo. All products are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. They can either be consumed straight from the can or added to salads, wraps, pizzas, and more.
Chik’n will be available for $2.49 – $2.99 per 5 oz can.
Vermont Smoke & Cure: Bacon Pork Mini Sticks
Vermont Smoke & Cure recently launched its new Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks, the fourth snack-sized 0.5 oz stick in the company’s product line.
All Vermont Smoke & Cure products are made from real ingredients, starting with premium hand cuts of meat from animals raised without antibiotics or added hormones. They’re free of MSG and common allergens and contain no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors.
The latest product is now available online, starting at $5.49 per 3 oz pouch.
HFactor: Refreshed Packaging and New “Blackbeary” Flavor
Makers of hydrogen infused water, HFactor, showed off a new look for its recyclable packaging at Natural Products Expo West and introduced a multi-pack option of four 11-ounce and four 20-ounce pouches of its Original HFactor beverage.
The company also launched its latest flavor, “Blackbeary,” inspired by the company’s investor and songwriter/producer/performer Jason “Poo Bear” Boy.
The refreshed packaging is designed to reflect the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits of hydrogen infused water. HFactor anticipates a full rollout of the new packaging, flavor, and multi-packs by Fall 2022.
Simply Organic: Vanilla Bean Paste and Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce Mixes
Two new products will be joining Simply Organic’s line of organic herbs, spices, flavors, and seasonings in Q2 — Vanilla Bean Paste and Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce Mixes:
Simply Organic Vanilla Bean Paste is made with pure, organic vanilla from Madagascar and can help create delicious ice cream, pudding, and more. The product will be available in 2 and 4 oz glass jars for a suggested retail price of $9.99 and $17.99.
Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce Mixes are vegan and certified gluten-free and make it easy to spice up favorite recipes. Three flavors — Cheddar, White Cheddar, and Jalapeno Queso Blanco — will be available in 0.85 oz pouches for $2.39 each.
