New on shelf!

1 HOPE AND SESAME SESAMEMILK

Following a launch in the United States nearly five years ago, Hope and Sesame Sesamemilk is now available at natural grocery stores across Canada in four flavours: Unsweetened Original, Unsweetened Vanilla, Chocolate Hazelnut and Barista Blend. Sesamemilk maker, the Planting Hope Company, says the milk alternative is “nutritionally comparable to dairy milk” with eight grams of protein per eightounce serving, nine essential amino acids and is an excellent source of vitamin D and calcium.

2 MID-DAY SQUARES COOKIE DOUGH

Designed to ward off hunger pangs and to satisfy the sweet tooth, Mid-Day Squares Cookie Dough joins the line of low-sugar, plant-based protein squares that already includes Peanut Butta and Almond Crunch! flavours. Each square contains six grams of protein and four grams of fibre and is topped with chocolate made with Certified Fair Trade Cacao.

3 DAVID ROCCO ITALIAN-MADE PASTA AND

Sauces

Unable to travel during the pandemic and craving authentic Italian flavours, Canadian chef David Rocco created a line of pasta and premium sauces using authentic Italian ingredients and traditional preparation methods. Made in the Puglia region of Southern Italy, the pasta—available in Orecchiette, Strozzapreti, and Fusilli Pugliesi varieties—is slow-dried for 16 hours on wood trays, and the sauces—Pomodoro & Basilico, Arrabbiata, Puttanesca, and Ricotta & Pecorino—are made with fresh Italian tomatoes.

4 MATT & STEVE’S BABY DILLS

On their own as a snack or as an add-on to a sandwich, Matt & Steve’s Baby Dills in Garlic & Dill and Spicy Dill flavours pack a big crunch and are made with simple ingredients: cucumbers, water, vinegar, salt, garlic, crushed chilies and calcium chloride (a natural mineral that enhances crispness).

5 HENRY’S TEMPEH CRUMBLE

Henry’s Tempeh Crumble is a savoury, minimally processed plant-based mince made with organic fermented soybeans that is both high in protein (16 grams per serving) and fibre (eight grams per serving). Vegan and gluten free, the crumble can be sprinkled on pizza and salads, used in tacos and lasagna, and more. CG

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