Del Monte's Veggieful Bites Combine Vegetables and Cheese
Laura McQuarrie — October 16, 2019 — Lifestyle
References: delmontefoods & prnewswire
Del Monte recently announced Veggieful Bites as an all-new savory snack combining vegetables and cheese. The snacks feature real cheese baked in a crust with whole wheat and cauliflower, offering a satisfying new way for people of all ages to enjoy eating vegetables—as five bites contain a full serving of vegetables, plus nine grams of protein. The bites are free from artificial flavors and preservatives and offer a feel-good way for people to enjoy an easy-to-prepare frozen snack.
The innovative new products from Del Monte are available in a trio of flavors, including: Broccoli and Cheddar, Spinach and Feta, as well as Veggie and Mozzarella, which have the potential to make perfect finger foods for entertaining during parties or even holiday gatherings that call for light, nourishing and mess-free appetizers.
The innovative new products from Del Monte are available in a trio of flavors, including: Broccoli and Cheddar, Spinach and Feta, as well as Veggie and Mozzarella, which have the potential to make perfect finger foods for entertaining during parties or even holiday gatherings that call for light, nourishing and mess-free appetizers.
Trend Themes
1. Veggie and Cheese Snacks - Manufacturers can create more satisfying snacks that appeal to both cheese and veggie lovers by exploring more varieties and combinations of vegetables and cheese, offering a new snacking experience.
2. Vegetables as Snack Ingredients - There is a growing trend towards incorporating vegetables into snack products, which not only offers consumers healthier snacking options but also presents a new market opportunity for food manufacturers.
3. Alternative Protein Sources in Snacks - By incorporating vegetables into snacks, manufacturers can also tap into the growing demand for alternative protein sources that cater to flexitarian diets and reduce the environmental impact of meat production.
Industry Implications
1. Frozen Snacks - Frozen food manufacturers can explore ways to make vegetables appetizing and more convenient to consume as snacks, creating a new category of healthier frozen snacks.
2. Cheese Products - Cheese manufacturers can collaborate with vegetable growers to develop new product lines that combine the health benefits of vegetables with the premium taste and texture of cheese, expanding their customer base.
3. Food Service - Caterers and restaurants can incorporate more vegetable and cheese-based appetizers in their menus, offering customers a new twist on traditional finger foods and satisfying the demand for healthy snack options.
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