Innovative banana varieties, award-winning cheeses and innovative products from A.1. and Philadelphia is one of this week’s new foods.
Rogue Creamery: Rogue River Blue Cheese
rogue creamery has announced the availability of the 2024 vintage of its World Championship-winning Rogue River Blue Cheese.
Rogue River Blue is a seasonal product from the cheesemaker that is released each year on the Spring Equinox. Made with milk collected from Rogue Creamery cows in southern Oregon in the fall, the cheese is aged for 9 to 11 months before being made with locally harvested, biodynamically grown Troon Vineyard milk. Hand wrapped in grape leaves soaked in pear spirit. Rogue River Blue also has a flavor that evolves with age, starting with a bright, mild, and tangy taste that develops with aromas of fermented fruit and flavors and umami as it ages.
Rogue River Blue is available at select cheese shops and counters nationwide. You can also purchase online from the brand’s website.
Franklin Farms: Island Style Pineapple Teriyaki Balls
Island Style Pineapple Teriyaki Balls are our newest 100% plant-based product. franklin farms®a division of Keystone Natural Holdings.
This new product is made with real, non-GMO ingredients such as pineapple, onions, carrots, red peppers, and bell peppers marinated in tamari sauce. Contains no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors and contains 12 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving. Island Style Pineapple Teriyaki Balls are also cholesterol-free, low in calories, low in sodium, and contain 75% less fat than traditional Chicken Teriyaki Balls.
Chiquita: Yellow A One Banana
In partnership with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University and Research (WUR). Chiquita Introducing Yellowway One, an innovative banana hybrid.
This variety is resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These two fungal diseases cost the banana industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually, and Yelloway One is the first edible banana variety to be resistant to both diseases.
This new development is part of the Yellowway Partnership, which combines cutting-edge scientific research and advanced breeding techniques to create resilient banana varieties.
A.1.: Steakhouse Butter
A.1. Announced the release of A.1. Steakhouse Butter is the brand’s first non-sauce bottle innovation in more than five years.
Steakhouse Butter combines authentic steakhouse-inspired flavors with a buttery, creamy texture, making it a convenient addition to restaurant-quality recipes.
A.1. Steakhouse Butter is currently available online, priced at $4.99 per 3.5 oz tub, and will be arriving in retail stores nationwide soon.
Nature’s Path: Regenerated Organic Certified (ROC) Flavored Oatmeal
nature path is introducing a line of Regenerated Organic Certified (ROC) flavored oatmeal, including Berry & Cream and Dark Chocolate & Cocoa.
ROC flavored oatmeal supports regenerative organic farming practices that improve soil health, biodiversity and social equity. Nature’s Path has partnered with other brands and Canadian Organic Growers (COG) to establish a first-of-its-kind Regenerative Organic Oat Program, currently supporting 24 Regenerative Organic Oat farmers.
The new product line is now available at Whole Foods and Sprouts nationwide, as well as online through the brand’s website and Amazon.
Philadelphia: Cream cheese-flavored frosting
philadelphiaⓇ brings A new cream cheese-flavored frosting brings that signature creamy taste to your baking aisle.
This new product is made with fresh milk and real cream and is the first refrigerated cream cheese frosting from a mainstream American brand. Contains no artificial flavors or colors and is a convenient addition to cakes, cinnamon rolls, and other recipes.
Philadelphia Frosting will be available starting in October at select retailers nationwide for $4.99 in 16-ounce containers.
