Ark Foods Chopped Salad Kits, part of its Clean Label Eats line of products, are now available nationwide. Ark Foods’ Chopped Salad Kits come in four varieties: Caesar-ish Kale, Crunchy Sesame Ramen, Southern BBQ Ranch and Sweet Kale Lemon Poppyseed. These crave-worthy flavors are built upon a mix of hearty greens and include vibrant, crunchy toppings and clean-label dressings. The plant-based salads are all non-GMO verified, pre-washed and ready to eat. “Salad kits have seen double-digit growth over the past year,” said Noah Robbins, founder and CEO of Ark Foods. “We focused our R&D efforts

As part of its ongoing quest to bring exciting, innovative flavors to the category, Fresh Express added a new salad kit, French Blue Cheese, and three new offerings to its line of best-selling chopped salad kits: French Bistro, Smokehouse and Twisted Caesar Enchilada. With international flavors continuing to trend, and growing consumer demand for convenience in the kitchen, the new Fresh Express products make it easier for consumers to enjoy flavors inspired by cuisine from around the world, right at home. A recent study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Fresh Express found that over a third

The Mushroom Council and The Culinary Institute of America recently launched “Mushrooms in the Plant-Forward Kitchen,” an educational video series spotlighting to chefs the many ways to incorporate mushrooms into globally-inspired, plant-forward cooking. "In a Venn diagram of plant-forward recipes and globally inspired flavors, mushrooms will always be in the middle as they are the ideal central ingredient for both trends thanks to their meaty texture, savory flavor, nutritional profile and versatility,” said Pam Smith, RDN, foodservice consultant for the Mushroom Council.

Ark Foods unveiled its newest creation: the Korean BBQ Stir Fry Kit. This latest innovation showcases the relentless creativity inherent to the company, delivering on one of today’s hottest flavor trends. The stir fry kit has launched on the West Coast, with national distribution soon to follow. Capturing the flavors of the popular Korean Barbecue trend, Ark Foods’ Korean BBQ Stir Fry Kit is a veggie-forward solution. Consumers will enjoy vibrant farm-fresh vegetables with a sweet and flavorful sauce packet and a pre-cooked rice packet, expertly bundled to deliver a crispy, hearty meal

Adding a flavorful option to meals just got easier, as Gold Coast Packing has added to its retail lineup, bringing on its first complete salad kit, Better Than a Burger Salad. The new offering captures all the flavors of a burger and fries but in a healthier salad version.

Avocados From Mexico , the No. 1 selling avocado brand in the U.S., made National Avocado Day even better by partnering with renowned dessert bakery chain Sprinkles for a delicious collaboration – a limited-edition cupcake featuring fresh Mexican avocados. The Avocados From Mexico Chocolate Dulce De Leche Sprinkles cupcake is a delectable banana cupcake that's studded with pecans and generously filled with a soft dulce de leche core. And to top it all off? A zesty frosting that blends rich cream cheese and chocolate made with fresh Mexican avocados for a delightful, creamy finish. As of July