Besty’s Best Gourmet Cashew Butter with Cardamom and Chia Seeds. The tasting team wondered aloud if the market needs yet another nut butter. Then after tasting this, the answer is: it needs this one. Bringing together smooth cashew with cardamom pop and chia seed crunch makes for a satisfying Non-GMO Project Verified treat for dipping and spreading. Betsy herself, a former Florida Young Mother of the Year, uses the platform to raise women’s issues. It would be wonderful to see this come through more in the brand.

Simple Mills Everything Sprouted Seed Crackers. Sprouting is getting its day in packaged products, and we’re glad these represent. Simple Mills always stands out for its simple ingredients that combine tastily with paleo-friendly punch. These new Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified crackers are no different. They blend a sprouted seed blend of sunflower, flax, chia, plus hemp.

Yumami Food Company Go Dip Snack Packs. These on-the-go snacks ditch the boring hummus for Asian-inspired flavors paired with popped rice chips. The flavor-forward selections include Adzuki Bean Ginger Ponzu, Edamame Green Pea Wasabi, Lentil Roasted Onion Shiitake and Black Bean Yuzu Chili. The young company touts its relationship with family-owned American farms.