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Leftovers: New Product Launches in the Food Industry
Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes.
Pepperidge Farm’s Thanksgiving Roll Offering
Campbell Soup Co.’s Pepperidge Farm is getting ready for Thanksgiving with the launch of its Stuffing Seasoned Rolls. These rolls are inspired by the classic side dish and are made with sage and onion flavors to create a delicious bite. According to Ama Auwarter, vice president of bakery marketing at Campbell Snacks, demand for Pepperidge Farm rolls increases in the fall, making it the perfect time to introduce this holiday-themed innovation.
The food and beverage industry is known for launching seasonal items, with companies like Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, and Starbucks introducing fall-themed products as early as August. Pepperidge Farm has also been ahead of the game, launching a Christmas-themed Goldfish as early as October in previous years.
The Stuffing Seasoned Rolls will be available for a limited time at retailers this fall, joining the brand’s recent launches of Brioche and Hearty White rolls.
— Elizabeth Flood
Hormel’s Convenient Oven-Ready Bacon
Hormel Foods has introduced a new convenient way to cook bacon with its Black Label Oven Ready Thick Cut Bacon. This bacon comes on a tray with eight slices, designed for easy cooking in the oven without the mess of stove-top cooking. Aly Sill, Hormel Black Label’s senior brand manager, stated that the brand is always at the forefront of bacon innovation and aims to make enjoying bacon even more convenient for consumers.
The bacon is currently available in select locations and will be more widely available in the coming years. Bacon remains a popular ingredient and snack, with the market projected to grow steadily in the coming years.
Hormel is also exploring new varieties of bacon, such as a collaboration with General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for a unique sweet and salty bacon product.
— Chris Casey
Fresh Del Monte’s Dessert Pudding Cups
Fresh Del Monte, known for its fruit products, has introduced a line of dessert pudding cups designed for sweet treats. These cups contain chocolate or vanilla pudding, fresh fruit, and whipped topping, available in flavors like Pineapple Streusel, Chocolate Berry Truffle, Apple Crisp, and Mango Mix.
The company aims to provide healthier dessert options made with fresh fruits, catering to the growing demand for better-for-you treats. Fresh Del Monte is expanding its ready-to-eat packaged lineup to meet consumer needs throughout the day, including the recent launch of overnight oats in various flavor combinations.
— Chris Casey