New Products

BURNABY, Canada — Vega, previously Sequel Naturals, on Tuesday announced the launch of Vega Sport Sugar-Free Energizer, a supplement that provides an energy boost along with enhanced mental clarity that is low on calories and carbohydrates.

"We created the new Sugar-Free Energizer as a 5-calorie version of the original for those who don't need sustained fuel for their workout but would still benefit from a boost in energy and mental clarity," stated Vega founder Brendan Brazier.

MIAMI — Powerful Yogurt, a Greek yogurt designed for men, has been named Best Yogurt of 2013 by FoodBev's Dairy Innovation Awards program, the company announced today. Drawing from a large and international field of competitors, a global panel of judges selected Powerful Yogurt as the category winner for its innovative qualities, including its high natural-protein content, its "man-sized" 8-oz.

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Chobani announced today a wide variety of new innovations across the company's portfolio, including new cups, Chobani Bite, Chobani Flip and Chobani Champions.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval for an experimental treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, the drug maker said.

Takeda announced that it had submitted a biologics license application to the FDA for vedolizumab in patients with severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD is estimated to affect more than 4 million people worldwide, and ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease affect as many as 700,000 Americans each, according to Takeda.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration is allowing the marketing of two new cigarette brands under regulations that allow tobacco companies to market new products if they can prove they are similar enough to products already on the market.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Jelly Belly announced today the addition of a buttered popcorn jelly bean single-serve box, which the manufacturer said offers retailers a good opportunity to capture impulse sales at check out.

The Jelly Belly Popcorn Box is a nostalgic red and white striped stand-up box filled with buttered popcorn-flavored jelly beans, reminiscent of the popcorn container consumers get at the movie theater.

STRATHAM, N.H. — Lindt USA announced today a new collection of chocolate bars, sticks and boxes inspired by classic desserts and treats that are available now in Target stores nationwide.

STAMFORD, Conn. — At this year's Summer Fancy Food Show, Saffron Road, the packaged food brand of American Halal Co., expanded its line of single-use simmer sauce pouches with the introduction of three new flavors: harissa, Korean stir fry and Thai red curry.

The new Simmer Sauces are all-natural and support the company's ongoing commitment to providing Non-GMO Project Verified options for consumers.