Leftovers: Pepperidge Farm rolls into fall | Hormel makes bacon cooking more convenient

Pepperidge Farm is offering new rolls as a thank you.

Campbell Soup Company’s Pepperidge Farm is skipping Halloween and gearing up to launch its Stuffed Seasoned Rolls for Thanksgiving.

The rolls are inspired by classic side dishes and made with sage and onion flavors to create “an elevated light and fluffy bite,” according to the company.

“As we move into fall, we’re starting to see an increase in demand for Pepperidge Farm rolls,” said Ama Auwater, vice president of bakery marketing for Campbell Snacks. “With that in mind, we thought it was the perfect time to introduce our latest innovation that captures the quintessential holiday flavor in every bite.”

The food and beverage industry is active in launching seasonal products.

The pumpkin spice craze started during the summer, with companies like Krispy Kreme, Tim Hortons, and Starbucks releasing fall-themed products in August. And last year, Pepperidge Farm Christmas themed goldfish As early as October.

The new roll will be available for a limited time in retail stores this fall, joining two other recently launched products: Brioche and Hearty White.

— Elizabeth Flood

Hormel delivers bacon from package to plate

Meat giant Hormel Foods has launched bacon that’s made to be easier to prepare.

Black Label oven-safe thick-sliced ​​bacon It’s Hormel’s idea for a more convenient and hassle-free way to prepare the popular breakfast classic without messing up the stove or touching raw meat. The product, according to a press release, has a patent-pending design and arrives on a tray containing eight pieces of bacon. Hormel says the bacon cooks in 20 minutes, then the tray can be thrown away.

“As a brand that has always been at the forefront of bacon innovation, we wanted to offer consumers an even more convenient way to enjoy our signature Hormel® Black Label® bacon,” said Hormel Black Label Senior Brand Manager. Ali Shir says. statement. “Our oven-safe tray delivers eight perfectly cooked slices every time.”

Bacon is available in select stores and will be rolled out more widely in 2025.

Bacon continues to grow in popularity, both eaten on its own and added to dishes. The bacon market is projected to be worth more than $70 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.7% through 2030. According to Grand View Research.

Hormel aims to capitalize on the popularity of Black Label bacon with a new variety. Last month, the brand announced a partnership with General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, a bacon-based product infused with Cinnadust, for a sweet and salty co-branded product.

— Chris Casey

Fresh Del Monte dives into dessert

Fresh Del Monte, a leading player in the fruit category, offers a new line of sweet treats designed for dessert.

Del Monte’s dessert pudding cups include chocolate or vanilla pudding, fresh fruit, and “whipped topping.” It comes in four flavors: Pineapple Streusel, Chocolate Berry Truffle, Apple Crisp, and Mango Mix. The company says the products also come with toppings such as chocolate chips, graham crackers and granola.

Fresh Del Monte said in a statement that the dessert cups are designed to be enjoyed after a meal or on the go.

The brand reveals that consumers are increasingly purchasing healthier desserts, including those made with fresh fruit, and Future Market Insights reveals that North America is the largest market for better-for-you treats. The data was referenced.

Fresh Del Monte is expanding its lineup of ready-to-eat packages, aiming to meet consumers’ various meal situations throughout the day. Last month, this brand also debuted a line of overnight oatscapitalizing on the growing popularity of healthy breakfast foods, is now available in three flavor combinations: apple and walnut. blueberries and almonds. And pineapple, mango, and coconut.

— Chris Casey