8 cool food and beverage brands you've probably never heard of
Don't let their size fool you. These tiny food and beverage companies exhibiting at the Winter Fancy Food Show 2019 pack in a ton of flavor and innovation.
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The keto diet is booming, and this high-protein, keto-friendly chocolate is right on trend. Flavored like peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, this chocolate contains cocoa butter, whey protein concentrate, inulin peanut butter, whole milk powder and peanut butter powder. Non-caloric stevia and erythritol add a touch of sweetness.
A beautiful syrup infused with an herbaceous, citrusy blend of lavender, lemon and spices. Add a dash to seltzer water for a floral non-alcoholic sipper, or unleash your inner mixologist and blend with vodka or gin.
These crunchy, salty snacks feature whole-grain teff—an ingredient uncommon in U.S.-based finished products. Formerly an employee of the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, Wild For’s founder is passionate about creating a market for this sustainable, drought-tolerant grain.
An interesting condiment that adds pizazz to dishes of all ilk, Don Chilio is comprised of thinly sliced jalapenos, olive oil and spices. Available in several different levels of heat, we can’t wait to incorporate this topping into our culinary pursuits.
You’ve seen nut butter in a squeezable packet before, but have you seen it paired with a squeezable fruit spread? Spilt makes the classic duo more portable than ever before. Tear off the top, fold the package in half and smear it on bread, crackers or apple slices.
This portable, nondairy instant latte contains organic coconut milk powder, organic coffee, Fair Trade organic cocoa and maple sugar for slight sweetness. Stir with hot water and sip for a vegan pick-me-up.
An authentic-tasting simmer sauce perfect for infusing vegetables, proteins and tofu with spices and unforgettable flavor.
A floral, rose-hued (and rose-flavored!) beverage made with lemon juice, sugar, rose extract, green coffee bean extract and a blend of stevia and monk fruit extract. This pretty pink drink is a sweet, tasty surprise.
This slightly spicy, lemony and olive oil-containing dressing is an addictive condiment perfect for flavoring crusty bread, drizzling atop salad greens or stirring into boiled potatoes.
This slightly spicy, lemony and olive oil-containing dressing is an addictive condiment perfect for flavoring crusty bread, drizzling atop salad greens or stirring into boiled potatoes.
Innovation comes in myriad forms. At the Winter Fancy Food Show, New Hope editors were surprised to see such nifty products exhibiting at the New Brands On The Shelf/Incubator section of the show floor. Many of the these brands, which have launched within the last year, contain interesting ingredients such as organic herbs and flowers, ancient grains and protein-containing add-ins.
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