Consumables

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. – A new brand is out to disrupt the kids’ snacking category with a nutrition bar made especially for children.

Curate Kids is a new line of snack bars made with nutritious ingredients that are kid-approved.

CHICO, Calif. -- Leading organic brand Santa Cruz Organic is launching a new line of beverages that appeals to foodies.

As shoppers look for healthier alternatives to traditional soft drinks, the U.S. bottled water category is reaching new heights, according to Mintel. New data revealed that sales of bottled water increased 6.4% to more than $15 billion in 2015. Mintel said that it expects sales to continue growing through 2020, with projected sales growth of 34.7% for the category, including an astonishing 75.1% growth estimate for the sparkling/mineral water/seltzer segment.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- One of America's biggest vegetable brands is looking to disrupt the hummus category with a DIY product called Hummus Made Easy.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Jelly Belly brought its reputation for delicious flavors and high quality to the organic snack category with the launch of Organic Jelly Beans in 10 assorted fruit flavors and five sour flavors, as well as Organic Fruit Flavored Snacks. Organic Fruit Flavored Snacks now are available in bags with a mix of six fruit flavors. The line includes a rainforest animal design packaged in boxes with six individual serving-size bags.

CHICO, Calif. -- Leading craft beer brand Sierra Nevada introduced six new brews at retailers across America on Tuesday.

The new beers were developed by 31 collaborating breweries from across the country. Each beer was brewed by a regional team of five breweries and Sierra Nevada to represent the styles of the breweries and ingredients from their region.

As consumer demand for more natural food products grows, many retailers are responding by adding healthier options, and the non-chocolate candy aisle is no exception.

PRESTON, Wash. — Sparkling Ice has rolled out Sparkling Ice essence of sparkling water. The new collection is free of sweeteners, contains zero calories, has no artificial colors or preservatives, and delivers an “essence” of natural flavors. The new product line offers four SKUs: a non-flavored sparkling water and three lightly-flavored versions, featuring lemon lime, peach and tangerine. The new lightly-flavored Sparkling Ice collection will be available at Target stores nationwide beginning in May, and also in select Stop & Shop and Safeway stores.