Lunchboxes

Kids may be learning from home when school begins, but they and their families can still fuel up on healthy fruits and veggies

Targets both kids and adults

A look at the latest trends

New lunchbox item rolls out in refrigerated section

Along with better-for-you and natural/organic products, a growing focus in BTS is free-from fare

As the bountiful fall produce and busy back-to-school season approaches, grocers and suppliers are gearing up to increase sales both online and in store. Last month, Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based GeeFree Foods has launched a line of gluten-free, all-natural microwavable sandwich pockets in three varieties: Sausage, Egg and Cheese; Buffalo Chicken; and Cheese Pizza.

Comprises four new lines

Line intended to encourage healthy eating while reducing food waste

NestFresh has introduced Heirloom Eggs, said to offer a farm-fresh taste and highlight the nostalgic farming practices of NestFresh’s network of regional family farmers, with cartons showcasing eggs in hues of blue, brown or mixed colors.

Kick sandwich spreads from Side Kicks Foods are intended to add bold flavor to sandwiches without any high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors or artificial flavors.

Boasting 20 grams of protein and just a gram of sugar per serving, One's newest protein bar variety, Red Velvet Cake, offers a new Valentine's Day-inspired quick nutrition option for busy people.