Grocery

Nielsen-Massey Pure Lemon Paste is made with pure lemon extract and contains oil drawn from the natural essence of the highest quality California lemons. This paste is a convenient way to add a layer of sweet, bright, citrus flavor to a variety of recipes.

Kroger Ship launching in 4 markets, with more to come

Kontos Foods has launched Toasted Tidbits – toasted pita bits that serve as a low-calorie snack and are suitable for dips, soup, snacks and salads.

Plant-based food sales soar while percentage of vegetarians/vegans remains stable

Potential lost sales could reach $17 billion, report notes

2/3 of consumers now admit to snacking at least once a day

Herdez is tapping into the street taco trend that has popped up in places like Denver, Austin, and the Pacific Northwest, now offering four flavors of its new Street Taco Sauce line: Original Verde (mild), Original Roja (medium), Smoky Chipotle (medium) and Fiery Haban

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Made with wholesome ingredients,100-percent olive oil and no added sugar, Ragù Simply Pasta Sauces add an easy-prep option for families that enjoy Italian food.

J.M. Smucker has introduced new peanut-powered snacks under the Jif brand: Jif Power Ups Chewy Bars and Jif Power Ups Creamy Clusters.  Both are made with peanuts as the first ingredient, as well as no high-fructose corn syrup.

Green eating driving innovation in this area: Innova

Stacy’s has introduced Cheese Petites, a snack said to simplify the combination of real cheese and crackers. The bite-size snacks come in two flavors: Parmesan with Rosemary, and Romano with Garlic and Pepper.