Beech-Nut introduces baby food featuring Mott's applesauce

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. — Beech-Nut has introduced purees co-branded with Mott's applesauce.

The new Beech-Nut line is made with natural ingredients, the company said. The move comes on the heels of recent Beech-Nut partnership announcements with Green Giant and Chiquita.

"It is our goal at Beech-Nut to continue to create nutritious meals with natural ingredients — including wholesome branded ingredients such as Mott's applesauce, Chiquita bananas and Green Giant vegetables — that moms know and trust," said Evan Eckman, chief marketing officer for Hero North America, parent company of Beech-Nut. "We're proud to have selected varieties of Beech-Nut purees to feature the Mott's brand. Mott's shares our lasting commitment to childhood nutrition, superior quality standards, and delicious-tasting foods."