Kraft Heinz is making a global move with its latest sauce release designed to enhance home meals. The Heinz brand has introduced three new products as part of its commitment to broaden its range beyond ketchup. The “Flavor Tour” collection features: Mexican Inspired Street Corn, Korean Inspired Sweet & Tangy BBQ, and Thai Inspired Sweet Chili. This launch reflects a broader trend of consumers dining out less and opting for home-cooked meals, prompting a competitive drive among consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to provide more culinary-inspired options. Heinz’s sauces boast no artificial flavors and incorporate ingredients like gochujang and chipotle peppers, which celebrate the culinary traditions that inspired them. Kraft Heinz has noted that the dipping category has experienced faster growth compared to other condiment segments. Last April, Heinz introduced a range of aioli sauces to revitalize this category and tap into the rising consumer interest in exploring new flavors and experimenting in the kitchen. “Americans are eager for condiments that deliver globally inspired flavors and versatility at an affordable price,” stated Angie Madigan, Kraft Heinz’s vice president of taste elevation marketing. “By leveraging our expertise in crafting some of the world’s most cherished sauces, we created the Flavor Tour line as the ideal solution for these enthusiasts.”
Dave’s Killer Bread is also branching out into Snack Bites, hoping its health-conscious credentials will appeal to consumers. The Flowers Foods-owned brand, which added snack bars to its offerings two years ago, announced that the bites are crafted from organic nuts and seeds. They can be eaten alone or incorporated into salads, parfaits, and soups. Dave’s is launching Snack Bites in six varieties, featuring both savory and sweet flavors, including Cinna Roll Snack Bites, PB & Chocolate Snack Bites, Honey Nut Snack Bites, Epic Everything Snack Bites, Toasted Garlic Snack Bites, and Bold Buffalo Snack Bites. “The positive feedback on our Snack and Protein Bars has shown that consumers desire snacks that harmonize nutrition with outstanding taste and texture,” said Danielle Benjamin, senior director of brand management for Dave’s Killer Bread. “These perfectly portioned clusters are rich in whole grains, deliver a satisfying crunch, and offer bold flavors for our BreadHeads, creating a unique and satisfying snacking experience.” As consumers increasingly gravitate toward foods with recognizable ingredient lists and a lack of artificial additives, Dave’s latest product launch aligns with this trend. Similar to other products from Dave’s Killer Bread, the Snack Bites are Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and created without artificial ingredients, preservatives, colors, flavors, high fructose corn syrup, or bleached flour.
Wonderful Pistachios is also responding to health-conscious trends by launching No Shells Unsalted pistachios, available in 6-ounce bags. According to Circana data, just over a third of adults are actively seeking to reduce their sodium intake for cardiovascular health. However, No Shells Unsalted also serves an additional purpose in cooking and baking. Viral recipes featuring pistachios—ranging from chicken dishes to tea cakes—have gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok. Wonderful’s internal data reveals that 37% of pistachio consumers utilize them as an ingredient, a figure that increased by seven percentage points last year. The brand notes that these unsalted, shell-free nuts facilitate more creative recipes. “Whether enjoyed as a midday snack or as a protein-rich addition to a salad, pasta, or charcuterie board, No Shells Unsalted are perfect for anyone focused on healthier eating or those who prefer their pistachios in their purest form,” said Diana Salsa, the vice president of marketing at Wonderful. As nuts gain traction as a healthier snack alternative to chips, Wonderful has expanded its pistachio offerings to include flavors such as Jalapeño Lime and Smoky Barbecue. The pistachio market is expected to reach $5.8 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%, according to Mordor Intelligence. Incorporating healthful ingredients like calcium citrate with vitamin D and magnesium further enhances the appeal of these snacks, aligning with consumer demands for nutritious options.