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CRUNCH PAK
Snacks & Snack Trays
Cashmere, WA
Two new items pair produce and protein with preschool-friendly Nick- elodeon and Disney char- acters to create wholesome and appealing snacks. The PAW Patrol line launched this winter at Walmart stores nationwide with two snack pack trays, each 4.2 ounces in size. One contains sliced apples, Cheddar cheese, caramels and cinnamon dog bone cookies, and the second includes sliced apples, string cheese, grapes and cinnamon dog bone cookies.The second new item is an extension of the company’s snacking line with Disney and features an organic Snacker for distribution at Costco that includes 4.5 ounces of apple sticks, Cheddar cheese pieces and pretzels in a three- pack option with brightly colored graphics. The company has developed a meal replacement item to launch this spring that contains egg and other high protein options for older ‘desk- side diners.’ Create a healthy snacking category in the produce department that can become a
destination for these products.
READY PAC FOODS
Green Goddess Salad with Chicken & Herbed Avocado Dressing
Irwindale, CA
This spring 2018-introduced Green Goddess Salad with Chicken & Herbed Avocado Dressing is the latest entry in the compa- ny’s rotating Limited-Edi- tion Bistro Bowl series that features seasonal flavors throughout the year. The product contains chopped Romaine lettuce and shredded carrots with diced chicken, green peas, cubed radishes and an herbed avocado Green Goddess dressing, all topped with crispy chow mein noodles. The single-serve salad comes in a 6-ounce
container.
REICHEL FOODS
PRO2snax to the Max
Rochester, MN
PRO2snax to the Max, an extension of the company’s popular PRO2snax, is a four-item line of meal replacements launched last fall, made up of fresh-cut produce and healthful proteins. The 6.5- to 7.35-ounce single- serve size products provide up to 17 grams of protein per pack, or nearly one-third of an adult’s recommended daily intake. Flavor combinations are: Baby Carrots & Mild Cheddar Cheese with Turkey Sausage Bites & Almonds; Gala Apples & White Cheddar Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg, Dried Cranberries & Almonds; Sliced Apples, White Cheddar Cheese, Dried Cranberries & Turkey Sausage Bites; and Sliced Apples & Mild Cheddar Cheese with Hard Boiled Egg, Dried Cran- berries & Cashews.
FIVESTAR GOURMET FOODS
Simply Fresh Salads
Ontario, CA
The addition of popular center of-the-plate proteins moves this line of on-trend flavored salads from side dish to healthy meal. Santa Fe Style Salad with Chicken is the best seller because of the bold flavors of the dressing’s sundried tomatoes and chipotle peppers. Other varieties include top-selling Ultimate BLT Salad with bacon crumbles, antibiotic-free chicken, fresh tomatoes and crispy bagel chips; and Organic Blueberry, Walnut and Feta Salad with Grilled Chicken. The salads, which range from 5 to 7 ounces, are functionally packaged for stand-up merchan- dising. The company continues to develop additional flavors to meet regional and seasonal preferences, such as their Thai Noodle Salad with Grilled Chicken and Antipasto Salad
with Genoa Salami.
MISIONERO
Wholesome Salad Kits
Gonzales, CA
Satisfying consumer demand for conve- nient, restaurant-quality, organic salads made with in-demand ingredients and added nutri- tion in the form of plant-based proteins is the aim of this three-item line of salad kits marketed under the Earth Greens brand. The 9- to 9.25-ounce kits contain fresh-cut roasted vegetables, salad greens and nut (walnuts and almonds) and seed (pepitas) toppings. Flavors are: Roasted Beets & Greens, Roasted Golden Beets & Greens, and Roasted Butternut Squash & Greens. The company plans to expand its offerings with plant-based proteins soon.
DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE
Snack Tray with Hummus
Coral Gables, FL
One of the company’s newest plant-based protein products is the 30-ounce vegetable tray with hummus, which is available starting in April. Del Monte Fresh also recently launched
2-ounce hummus snack pack with pret- zels, carrots and celery, as well as
6-pack wraps
offered in turkey, club and Caesar flavors. Display these on-the-go items close to the checkout
and front entrance of the store.
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