Food Industry News & Insights

Food Business News reports that Daiya Foods is introducing snackable cheesecake bites with a dark chocolate coating in original, strawberry and chocolate varieties. The report identifies the company with plant-based and dairy-free products. For international buyers, the launch offers a reference for portion format and assortment design, while leaving practical sourcing questions to be checked separately. Cosmo’s buyer interpretation is to review the exact recipe, allergens, storage and serving instructions, pack configuration and distribution performance before assessing a comparable project. Plant-based or dairy-free positioning does not by itself establish kosher or pareve status, or confirm export availability for a particular item.

FoodNavigator examines pandan’s growing visibility in drinks, bakery and desserts, while reporting that most product innovation using the ingredient remains in Asia. The article describes powdered, liquid and whole-leaf uses, alongside its distinctive aroma and green colour. For buyers developing a dessert or bakery range, those formats deserve separate specifications and production trials. Cosmo’s buyer interpretation is to compare ingredient composition, flavour strength, colour performance and handling requirements before selecting a supplier. A trend story can help frame a development brief, but the proposed recipe, processing conditions and destination-market labelling still need to be checked for the exact product.

Food Business News reports that Del Monte Foods North America is introducing two canned-vegetable products: ranch-flavoured whole kernel corn and Italian-inspired vinaigrette cut green beans. The corn was developed with Hidden Valley Ranch, and the products are available through US retailers. For international buyers, the launch shows how seasonings can give familiar pantry vegetables a different role in a meal. Cosmo’s buyer interpretation is to assess recipe performance, ingredient declarations and market-specific wording together, while confirming export availability and commercial terms directly rather than assuming that a US retail launch creates an international sourcing offer.

Food Affairs reports that Witor’s has launched Rondò pralines in hazelnut, caramel and raspberry versions for the autumn-winter season. The range pairs milk or dark chocolate shells with soft fillings and is offered in compact bags through grocery retailers and the brand’s online shop. Cosmo’s buyer interpretation is to assess each combination as a separate sourcing item: filling composition, allergens, storage conditions and pack economics can differ across an assortment. International buyers should confirm the exact specification, export availability, case format and remaining shelf life before turning a domestic launch into a purchasing plan.

Molino Spadoni has brought its alternative flours into a Dispensa Creativa range and added wholegrain oat and rice flours, Food Affairs reports. Both new products come in 500-gram plastic flowpacks; the wider range also includes chickpea flour, chestnut flour and grated coconut. For international buyers, the launch offers a useful example of how familiar pantry ingredients can form a coordinated retail assortment. Cosmo’s buyer interpretation is to assess pack sizes, recipe performance and supply terms together, with separate checks for each ingredient’s handling requirements and any dietary wording intended for the destination market.

Food Affairs reports that Leone 1857 is expanding its chocolate assortment with nut-inclusion bars, a dark gianduiotto, matcha and pistachio chocolates, and additional filled formats. New almond-centred Cri Cri variants and additions to the Grezzo range extend the choice of textures and flavours. For international buyers, the useful question is how much variety a range needs for its intended channel. Cosmo’s buyer view: compare product roles, pack sizes and handling requirements before adding overlapping lines. Confirm current specifications, allergen information and export-market availability for each item rather than treat a domestic range announcement as an agreed supply offer.