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Okay, now on to the food news. This week, it’s all about new additions at Sprouts and Whole Foods, so keep your eyes peeled next time you’re grocery shopping. Plus, we’ve also got updates on new dairy-free butter and a PSA about Sunday Supper.
Five of Daring’s new skillet meals will be available in Sprouts. | Daring
New protein-packed Daring meals have landed at Sprouts
Daring has just revealed its biggest launch ever: five new multi-serve skillet meals are coming to Sprouts stores nationwide. The popular vegan chicken brand is launching six new meals in total, but has confirmed that only five will be available on Sprouts shelves.
The new meals are Mediterranean-Spiced Chickpeas & Veggies, Smoky Veggie Chili, Power Grains & Greens, Lemon & Garlic Rotini, Teriyaki Veggie Stir-Fry, and Penne Pomodoro. According to Daring, each meal is packed with protein and fiber and can be ready in around 10 minutes.
“We believe the foods people love can be better, and Daring Skillet Meals are an important next step,” said Chris Coburn, Daring’s CEO. “They bring that idea to life—familiar, flavorful meals made with Daring protein, vegetables, grains and simple ingredients. It’s another step in expanding what Daring can bring to the table, giving people more convenient ways to eat well without compromising on taste.”
The new meals will launch at Sprouts this September, with more retailers set to be announced later this year.
Monty’s new oat butter is made with just five ingredients, including organic oats and organic coconut oil. | Monty’s
Monty’s just launched a new five-ingredient vegan oat butter
The vegan butter market is growing, and one of its most popular players? Monty’s, of course. The brand, which also specializes in velvety dairy-free cream cheese, is already known for its original Cultured Cashew Butter, but now it has added a new option to its lineup: oat butter.
Made with just five ingredients (organic oats, organic coconut oil, filtered water, sea salt, and cultures), it’s “salted, smooth, and buttery,” according to Monty’s. It’s just as versatile as dairy-based versions and can be used for everything from baking and slathering on bagels to thickening up sauces. Right now, Monty’s products are stocked at various retailers across California and New York City, including Gelson’s, Erewhon, and Butterfield Market.
Oshi’s whole-cut salmon fillets are about to be more accessible than ever. | Oshi
Vegan salmon to land on Whole Foods’ shelves in December
Just a few months after launching a billboard in New York City’s Times Square to announce that its products had arrived in stores, vegan seafood brand Oshi has revealed that it is about to land on Whole Foods shelves. Starting this December, shoppers will be able to pick up Oshi’s vegan whole-cut salmon fillets at their local store.
“Landing on Whole Foods shelves is a massive validation of what we’ve built: a revolutionary plant-based whole-cut salmon that delivers the exact taste, flaky texture, and culinary experience people love,” the brand shared on social media.
Sunday Supper is now a vegetarian brand. | Sunday Supper
Sunday Supper is no longer plant-based
Popular Italian frozen food brand Sunday Supper is no longer entirely vegan. Instead, the Los Angeles-based company now describes itself as “plant-forward” after adding dairy products to its range. It still offers multiple plant-based options, including Italian Sausage Lasagna, Three Cheeses Lasagna, and Fusi Alla Vodka. According to the brand, it pivoted to a vegetarian approach in a bid to attract more customers.
“We lead with premium, restaurant-quality frozen food,” Sunday Supper co-founder and CPO Richard Klein told Nosh. “We don’t brand ourselves as vegan or vegetarian.”
CEO Spencer Oberg added: “This positioning helps us ride the long-term macro trends very well. At the same time, it allows us to participate in some of the short-term trend spikes, like high-protein.”
Stock up on Harken Sweets’ Halloween-themed candy in Sprouts and Whole Foods ahead of the October holiday.
Vegan Halloween-themed Snickers- and Twix-style candy heading to Sprouts and Whole Foods
Plant-based brand Harken Sweets, which specializes in nostalgic candy, has launched two new Halloween-themed packs of Snickers-style treats at Sprouts stores nationwide. Sweetened with dates, the new kid-friendly seasonal treats come in Salted Caramel and Peanut & Caramel flavors, contain no added sugar, and are a source of fiber. Keep an eye out at Whole Foods, too, where the products will be launching very soon.
The Bizerkeley Food Fest is back for its sixth run in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Berkeley’s famed vegan festival returns this weekend
If you’re in the Bay Area and looking for a reason to eat your weight in vegan burritos and cookies this weekend, the Bizerkeley Food Fest is back. Hosted by vegan entrepreneur Erika Hazel, aka The Bizerkeley Vegan, the sixth annual festival will bring more than 70 food, beverage, retail, and wellness vendors to downtown Berkeley on Sunday, September 6. Expect plant-based eats from businesses including Los Angeles’ Mexican outposts Cena Vegan and El Compa Vegano, famed San Diego bakery Maya’s Cookies, and the Bay Area’s own Fungi Foods. Live music, cultural performances, wellness demos, chef tastings, and even emotional support alpacas will be available as well. Admission is free for kids 18 and younger, and proceeds will benefit California Pit Bull Rescue.
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