Food and Beverage
ZENB LAUNCHES YELLOW PEA PASTA AT SPROUTS FARMERS MARKETS NATIONWIDE
CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — Today, a yellow pea revolution hits grocery store shelves as ZENB, a Chicago-based plant-full food company, debuts its award-winning, single-ingredient pasta at Sprouts Farmers Markets nationwide. ZENB, the pioneer of the yellow pea legume pasta in various popular shapes, exists to cultivate more conscientious eating and is reinventing pantry staples using an innovative plant-full approach with a focus on real ingredients.
Real ingredient pioneer ZENB has debuted its award-winning yellow pea pasta at Sprouts Farmers Markets nationwide.
Rallying people to Eat Like It Matters, ZENB develops better-for-you products that are genuinely delicious without compromising on taste or texture. Their signature product line, ZENB Pasta, is made with a single ingredient, whole yellow peas including the skins. ZENB Pasta offers an al dente experience that rivals wheat pasta, but with wholesome nutritional benefits including 20 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per 3.5 ounce serving. The full range of shapes and offerings deliver nutrient-dense mealtime solutions for consumers craving functional foods that fuel their bodies and delight their palates. ZENB Pasta is also gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO and contains various key vitamins and minerals.
“As a leader in wholesome food innovation, we couldn’t be happier to launch in retail at Sprouts Farmers Markets across the country,” said Hugo Pérez, chief storyteller, ZENB U.S. “We hear from consumers across all demographics and lifestyles how pleased they are with the unmatched taste and texture of ZENB products that are better-for-you, and we can’t wait for more people to experience this at their local grocery store through the power of plants.”
The premium pasta products from ZENB can now be found at Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide on the Sprouts Innovation Table, which introduces consumers to new and notable specialty food items. Consumers can purchase a variety of popular, classic pasta shapes and wholesome on-the-go meal solutions including:
- Short pastas Elbows, Penne, and Rotini,
- Pasta lovers nostalgic favorite Spaghetti, and
- On-the-go Agile Bowls (which come in four globally inspired flavor combinations: Tomato Basil Pesto, Mexican Street Corn, Red Pepper Harissa and Zesty Garlic Spinach).
“At ZENB, our food development legacy allows us to unlock the power of real, clean ingredients and deliver products with the highest quality standards,” said Taichi Sakabe, Chief Operating Officer, ZENB U.S. “Like Sprouts, our goal is to make natural foods more accessible and living healthy more delicious. By launching with Sprouts, we can continue to give consumers what they deserve – elevated, re-imagined pantry staples that fit their lifestyles, like our crave-worthy yellow pea pastas.”
Foodies will also have the opportunity to sample ZENB’s plant-powered offerings at various Sprouts locations this fall as part of the nationwide ZENB Pasta Lounge Tour, a mobile food-truck experience serving up freshly prepared, chef-inspired recipes featuring ZENB Pasta. More information on the tour can be found by following along with the brand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by visiting ZENB.com/pasta-lounge.
ZENB is also currently available in Central Market stores across Texas, Green Acres Market stores in Oklahoma, and will soon be on shelves at Chicagoland Jewel-Osco stores early this fall with more retail locations to be announced soon. The brand plans to introduce other popular yellow pea-based pasta, snack time options, and specialty food products throughout the remainder of 2023 as they continue to evolve their offerings and expand across a variety of food categories. To learn more about the brand or to find ZENB at a retail location near you, you can visit ZENB.com/atsprouts.
About ZENB
ZENB (pronounced ZEN-bee) is a plant-based food company committed to helping people Eat Like It Matters. We exist to cultivate more conscientious eating… in our meals, for our bodies, and in the world around us. A global brand with vast presence in Japan and the U.K., ZENB debuted in the U.S. market in 2019 with domestic headquarters in Chicago. We take a plant-full approach as we reinvent everyday food using only real ingredients. Embracing the Japanese zenbu (全部) concept of WHOLE, we add less and waste nothing to unleash the flavor & nutrients of plants. ZENB offers a range of products that elevate deliciousness, including ZENB Pasta, ZENB Gourmet Sauces, and on-the-go ZENB Agile Bowls, with an ongoing pipeline of products launching regularly. Our food development legacy stretches back over 200 years with a nature-driven, upcycling approach. To reinforce the importance of plant-forward fuel for high performance lifestyles, ZENB has teamed up with leading global sports teams, including the Chicago Cubs. For more information about ZENB and to join the community, visit ZENB.com or follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
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(Family Features) Between work, after-school activities and homework, planning memorable family time is nearly impossible. Changing that mindset can start by making mealtime simpler with recipes that serve up big smiles for the whole family and fuel fun, even on weeknights.
As a quick and easy mealtime solution that gives families time back to make lasting memories, Mrs. T’s Pierogies are pasta pockets filled with the stuff you love like creamy mashed potatoes, cheesy goodness and other big, bold flavors. Now, parents can get all their loved ones involved with the Go-Fun-Me Challenge – a commitment to make a simple dinner one night a week and create a memorable family experience in or out of the home with the time saved. By opting in between May 2-June 3, parents are entered to win $12,000 and a year supply of pierogies to help fund and fuel all of that fun.
You can find a little inspiration in recipes like these Pierogy Burrito Bowls, loaded with cheesy pierogies, cherry tomatoes, corn, sliced avocado and homemade avocado mayo crema for a simple meal everyone in the family can enjoy.
No matter how parents switch up their weeknight routines, like a trip to the park or an at-home movie night, pierogies make weeknight recipes like this one possible because they’re simple and easy to prepare, leaving more time for parents to do the stuff they love with the ones they love.
Opt into the challenge and find more recipes fit for family fun by visiting MrsTsPierogies.com/Go-Fun-Me.
Pierogy Burrito Bowls
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Burrito Bowls:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 bag (2 pounds) Mrs. T’s 4 Cheese Medley Pierogies
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, lightly roasted
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1 cup pickled red onions
- 3/4 cup Cotija cheese
- fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Avocado Mayo Crema:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1/2 lime, juice only
- To make burrito bowls: In medium skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil. Saute pierogies in batches, approximately 8 minutes on both sides, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Divide pierogies, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, pickled red onions and Cotija cheese evenly among serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro.
- To make avocado mayo crema: In food processor, process mayo, avocado and lime juice until smooth.
- Drizzle avocado mayo crema over bowls, as desired.
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Mrs. T’s Pierogies
Beverages
International Delight Introduces Cold Foam: Elevate Your Coffee Experience at Home
Experience the premium coffee shop taste at home with International Delight’s Cold Foam, the innovative way to elevate your coffee creations.
Hey coffee lovers and flavour enthusiasts! Get ready to elevate your coffee game at home with International Delight’s newest and first-to-market innovation, Cold Foam. This exciting launch brings the indulgent coffee shop experience right to your doorstep without breaking the bank.
On April 8, 2024, International Delight introduced Canadians to Cold Foam, a unique product that effortlessly elevates your coffee creations. It’s as easy as 1-2-3: shake it, foam it, and sip it! In just a few simple steps, you can transform any hot or cold coffee into a foaming delicious (yes, you read that right) coffee shop drink.
International Delight listened to the desires of coffee lovers and delivered a game-changing product. With Cold Foam, they have revolutionized the at-home coffee experience, creating a multi-sensorial product that offers satisfying flavors and textures. Now, you can enjoy a premium coffee shop-style drink from the comfort of your own home.
Recognizing the rising popularity of cold foam in coffee shops and the growing number of consumers looking to recreate these specialty drinks at home, International Delight saw an opportunity. They took inspiration from social media, where coffee lovers seek unique creations, and developed their innovative Cold Foam product. Not only is it distinct to the brand, but it is also a first-of-its-kind offering on grocery shelves in Canada.
Indulgence is the name of the game with International Delight Cold Foam. Available in two fan-favorite flavors, French Vanilla and Caramel Macchiato, this coffee shop-style foam topper adds a creamy and foamy touch to your hot or cold coffee. Watch as it gradually mixes the creamer into your cup, creating a one-of-a-kind, indulgent experience. The best part? No frothers or extra tools needed! International Delight fans can enjoy their beloved foamy flavor hassle-free.
Starting in April 2024, you can find International Delight Cold Foam in major Canadian retailers nationwide. With just one can, you’ll enhance over 20 coffees and enjoy the delightful flavor at your fingertips. To celebrate, International Delight is running a pop-up sampling activation at the Toronto Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ontario, where you can grab free samples of cold brew coffee with Cold Foam from April 29th to May 5th, 2024.
Cold Foam is just the latest addition to International Delight’s commitment to delivering exciting coffee enhancing products that can’t be found anywhere else. So, coffee enthusiasts, get ready to sip, foam, and indulge with International Delight Cold Foam. Your at-home coffee experience will never be the same again!
Visit www.InternationalDelight.ca and follow @internationaldelightca on Instagram and @internationaldelightca on TikTok to stay tuned on what’s next!
About International Delight Canada
International Delight® Canada has been transforming cups of coffee into moments that spark joy through one-of-a-kind, bold coffee enhancers and iced coffee flavours. By uniting people with smooth and rich flavours that add flavour to your cup and your life, International Delight Canada brings people together over a cup of coffee, creating opportunities for connection, inclusion and celebration. International Delight Canada coffee enhancers and iced coffees are available Canada-wide at major grocery retailers, convenience stores, and mass merchandisers across Canada. For more information, visit www.InternationalDelight.ca.
About Danone Canada
Danone Canada is a business unit of Danone and operates from head offices in Boucherville, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. Danone Canada is the country’s largest consumer-facing Certified B Corporation®, demonstrating that the company meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Danone Canada’s ambition is to produce healthful dairy, plant-based products, and coffee creamers and beverages, create economic and social value, and nurture natural ecosystems through sustainable agriculture. Its portfolio of brands includes Activia®, Oikos®, DanActive®, Danone®, Silk® plant-based foods and beverages, So Delicious® Dairy Free, Stok®, International Delight®, evian® and more. For more information, connect with Danone Canada online at www.danone.ca, and on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
| 1 Source: “Coffee and RTD Coffee, US 2021” Mintel, August 2021 |
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Food and Beverage
Blue Bunny Introduces Twist Pints: Adding a Twist of Flavor to the Frozen Aisle
Blue Bunny introduces Twist pints: a deliciously twisted combination of indulgent flavors swirled to perfection.
Blue Bunny, the well-loved ice cream brand, is delighting taste buds across the nation with its latest creation – Twist pints! These frozen treats bring a whole new level of indulgence by combining two delicious flavors into one delectable pint, adorned with a heavenly ribbon of ooey-gooey goodness. With flavors like Chocolate Vanilla, Strawberries & Cream, Cookies & Cream, Candy Bar, Mint Chocolate, Blu’s Birthday Cake, and Cherry Chocolate, Blue Bunny is giving ice cream lovers a taste experience like never before.
Creating Dual-Flavored Bliss:
The success of Blue Bunny’s Twist Cones inspired the team at Blue Bunny to take the dual-flavored soft serve experience to new heights with Twist pints. Jeremy Hrynewycz, Brand Marketing Director at Blue Bunny, explains, “The overwhelmingly positive response to launching Twist Cones fueled our determination to create Twist pints. We carefully curated each twist to incorporate two flavors that consumers love, resulting in a DUAL-icious experience.” These unique pints are set to become the ultimate indulgent frozen treat of 2024.
More to Love, Pint by Pint:
While the Twist Cones were already a huge hit, Blue Bunny wanted to offer even more enjoyment to ice cream enthusiasts. Thus, Twist pints were born, featuring the same irresistible swirls of flavor in a conveniently pint-sized package. Whether you prefer to savor it solo after a long day or share it with loved ones, Blue Bunny ensures that Twist pints are perfect for any occasion.
Twisted Taste Tests and Great Wolf Lodge Partnership:
To celebrate the launch of Twist pints, Blue Bunny has joined forces with Great Wolf Lodge to create an experience like no other – the Twisted Taste Tests. At select locations throughout April, visitors will have the opportunity to try the luscious Twist pints right before embarking on the thrilling waterslides, combining the delights of flavor and adventure in one unforgettable event. For more information on how to get involved, visit [Website].
Where to Find Blue Bunny’s Twist Pints:
Blue Bunny wants to make sure that everyone has access to the delightful Twist pints. That’s why you can find them at retailers nationwide, including well-known stores like Walmart, Kroger, Food Lion, Albertson’s, Safeway, and Publix. Look out for that eye-catching Blue Bunny packaging!
About Blue Bunny:
For more than 80 years, Blue Bunny has been bringing joy to dessert lovers with their range of delicious dairy treats. Today, they offer over 75 varieties of frozen indulgence. Blue Bunny constantly innovates to bring playfully indulgent treats to freezers nationwide, and Twist pints are their latest creative masterpiece. You can find their beloved classics, such as Mini Swirls cones, signature Bunny Tracks scoopables, and award-winning Load’d Sundaes loaded to the max with mix-ins. Blue Bunny desserts can be found on shelves or served at various locations. For more information, visit Blue Bunny’s official website [Website].
About Wells Enterprises:
Wells Enterprises, Inc., the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States, has been delighting ice cream aficionados since 1913. As an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods, Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually. Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics are just a few of the iconic brands created by Wells. With nearly 4,000 ice cream enthusiasts on their team, Wells is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, famously known as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” due to its status as the largest location for ice cream production. Wells operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States, ensuring that quality and deliciousness are delivered with every bite. Learn more about Wells Enterprises at [Website].
Blue Bunny has once again captured the hearts and taste buds of ice cream lovers nationwide with the launch of their Twist pints. These unique frozen treats, expertly twisted to perfection, offer a wonderful blend of flavors adorned with mouthwatering ribbons of decadence. With the convenient pint size, it’s even easier to enjoy these DUAL-icious goodies alone or share them with loved ones. Keep an eye out for Blue Bunny’s Twist pints at your local retailer, and don’t forget to visit their website for more delightful frozen treats. Get ready to twist up your taste buds with Blue Bunny!
https://www.bluebunny.com/products/twist-cones
SOURCE Blue Bunny
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