PRODUCT Showcase

Naturally Flavored Grapefruit and LemonLime Waters

The Clearly Food & Beverage Co. added a new portfolio offering to its lineup: Clearly Canadian Essence. Launching with two fresh and bright flavors, Grapefruit and Limon, Essence is bottled at the source from an aquifer deep within the Canadian wilderness. Essence contains only sparkling Canadian spring water and natural vegan flavors. The new flavors are available for distribution nationwide. The 11-ounce bottles will be line priced to the current “Originals” portfolio. Clearly Canadian Essence is one of the first major additions to the brand since it was reintroduced to mass distribution.

The Clearly Food & Beverage Co. www.clearlycanadian.com

Roller Grill Hot Dogs and Brats

Johnsonville offers a full lineup of brats and hot dogs made with quality ingredients for retailers’ roller grills. The company offers delicious classic flavors like the Ultimate Brat or Smoked Polish in addition to trending flavors like Cheddar Jalapeño, with a branded merchandising program to help retailers share the company’s trusted name with customers. Additionally, Johnsonville offers craveable menu ideas, from roller grill and grab-n-go solutions to recipe and topping suggestions, giving retailers all they need for roller grill success.

Johnsonville www.johnsonvillefoodservice.com

Nicotine-Free Tobacco

Kretek International introduced nicotine-free Djarum Bliss as the next wave of clove enjoyment. The tobacco-free 20-packs offer clove smokers the taste they love without nicotine or hemp. Djarum Bliss distribution to date has been focused on California as c-stores and tobacco shops cope with the removal of flavored tobacco. Initial sales of Djarum Bliss clove smokes show that even with restrictions a year away, it’s not too early to start showing tobacco-free alternatives.

Kretek International Inc.

www.kretek.com

Blueberry and Banana Nut Muffin Varieties

Prairie City Bakery has added Coffee House Muffins to its lineup of offerings. The new muffins come in two classic flavors — Blueberry and Banana Nut. Made with real fruit, the Blueberry flavor is bursting with juicy, plump blueberries, while Banana Nut is loaded with sweet banana puree and is crunchy. Individually wrapped and weighing in at four ounces each, Coffee House Muffins are the perfect size for a satisfying snack or light breakfast option. With a 45-day shelf life from thaw, they offer extended shelf stability without sacrificing quality.

Prairie City Bakery Inc.

www.pcbakery.com

Lottery Tracking System

LottoShield has launched a new lottery tracking system that eliminates the manual, time-intensive process of lottery reconciliation and provides retailers with strong protection from all kinds of lottery theft. The LottoShield scanner allows cashiers to audit inventory in just seconds, without entering ticket or bin numbers manually. LottoShield is also the only system that automatically tracks invoices and reports from the state lottery to monitor confirmed packs, activations, online lotto sales, payouts and more.

LottoShield www.lottoshield.com

Specialty Meats and Snacks

Fiorucci is a leading producer of Italian-inspired specialty meats and snacks, using old-world techniques through innovative, modern ways to delight families across the world. Customers can enjoy the brand’s signature flavor with its finest snacking offerings.

Sigma Alimentos www.fioruccifoods.com

Jamaican-Style Ginger Beer

Goya has released a new flavor of ginger beer — Goya Jamaican Style Ginger Beer. The refreshing beverage delivers a unique ginger kick and is perfect for enjoying with family and friends on any occasion. The beverage can be used on its own or in a variety of cocktails. The non-alcoholic drink comes in a four-pack with sevenounce bottles for a suggested retail price of $4.99.

Goya Foods Inc.

www.goya.com

Italian Lemon Spritz

Zonin has launched a new Spritz collection with Coastal Lemon Spritz to join the newly rebranded Zonin Prosecco portfolio. The new addition is a refreshingly modern twist inspired by the Italian lifestyle and iconic Italian Limoncello liqueur. The sparkling wine is blended with all-natural lemon, giving it a bold, refreshing and zesty taste. The product is sold in 200-milliliter and 750-milliliter bottles.

Zonin USA www.zoninusa.com

Plant-Based Sushi Rolls

Highly anticipated brand Konscious Foods is making its U.S. debut with offerings like the all-new plant-based sushi rolls. The sushi rolls are available in four varieties, including California Roll, Spicy California Roll, Rainbow Roll and Tuna Avocado Roll. The product has a suggested retail price of $8.99 for eight pieces. All of the brand’s products are made with high-quality, clean ingredients and are non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, 100% plant-based, organic where possible and made without any carrageenan or titanium dioxide.

Konscious Foods www.konscious.com

Chocolate Milk-Filled Kisses

The Hershey Co. has introduced its new Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious candies, which feature a creamy chocolate milk filling packed into the center of a rich, milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses candy. The treats build on the Kisses portfolio with a distinct light blue foil wrapping that is adorned with little glasses of milk, providing playful cue to the new flavor. The candy is available nationwide in a nine-ounce share bag.

The Hershey Co.

www.thehersheycompany.com

South Asian-Style Ice Cream

Heritage Kulfi revitalizes traditional approaches to kulfi, South Asia’s treasured style of ice cream. Churned minimally and made with ample cream like the original dessert, Heritage Kulfi’s decadent ingredients are slow cooked and cooled overnight, yielding a dense, creamy texture and rich dairy notes. A proprietary steeping process is responsible for the complexity and depth of Heritage Kulfi’s signature flavor profiles: Alphonso Mango, Cardamom Chai, Coconut, Earl Grey, Pistachio, Rosewater, Saffron and Vanilla Bean. Along with using certified sustainably sourced packaging, all flavors are egg free, non-GMO, gluten free, halal and kosher.

Heritage Kulfi www.heritagekulfi.com

Heat-Sealable, Recyclable Packaging Solution

ProAmpac offers the ProActive RP1000, which is the first in a series of curbside recyclable paper-based packaging solutions that are heat sealable with good moisture barriers and excellent directional tear properties. An ideal replacement for non-sustainable conventional multimaterial laminates, RP-1000 is suited for frozen food applications such as ready-to-eat meals and vegetables. Pre-qualified for curbside recycling, RP-1000 can be recycled in both paper and mixed streams. RP-1000 series are available in rollstock, stand up and three-side seal pouch formats and are also available in natural kraft or bleached versions for brand elevation and customization. ProAmpac www.proampac.com

CMA-Approved Clamshell Container

One of Eco-Products’ nine-inch, three-compartment Vanguard clamshells has earned CMA-W approval from the Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA), making it the first molded fiber item made with no added per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to be approved by CMA. Vanguard is a groundbreaking line of compostable plates and containers made from molded fiber. The products use a proprietary chemistry to achieve grease resistance without the addition of PFAS, part of a class of materials sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.” The Vanguard line includes plates, bowls, trays, containers and portion cups. They are microwave friendly, cut resistant and work for takeout and delivery.

Novolex www.novolex.com

Bloody Mary Mix and RTD

Zing Zang just introduced the first new Bloody Mary mix line extension in the company’s 25-year history, Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Mix, as well as the new Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink (RTD) canned cocktail.

Zing Zang Bloody Mary mixes are made from a proprietary blend of seven real vegetable juices and a complex array of bold spices and seasonings. The Zing Zang Bloody Mary RTD is made with the respective Zing Zang Bloody Mary mixes and premium six-times distilled vodka. Each 12-ounce slim RTD can contains 9% alcohol by volume and offers the equivalent of two cocktails in every can.

Zing Zang LLC www.zingzang.com

Nacho Cheese-Flavored Snack

No-Shell Pistachios

Wonderful Pistachios has revealed its new Sea Salt & Pepper No Shells. The new Sea Salt & Pepper No Shells variety joins the current cast of flavors, including Sea Salt & Vinegar, Smoky Barbecue, Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted. Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Sea Salt & Pepper combines bold sea salt and spicy black pepper. Sea Salt & Pepper will be available in 5.5-ounce, 11-ounce, 22-ounce and 2.25-ounce bags throughout the U.S. and Canada. It will also be available as part of a 72-count display with Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Sea Salt & Vinegar.

The Wonderful Co.

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Takis announced the introduction of Takis Intense Nacho, the brand’s first non-spicy salty snack offering, alongside a partnership with Grammynominated, world-renowned artist Steve Aoki. The new flavor captures the classic intensity of Takis without the spice. The snack comes in several forms, including Takis Pop!, Takis Rolled Chips and Takis Waves varieties. Takis Intense Nacho is available now in different sizes between 2.5 ounces and 9.9 ounces in local stores at a suggested retail price of $2.19 and up to $4.49.

Grupo Bimbo www.grupobimbo.com