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The Leftovers is a look at some of the product ideas that are popping up everywhere. Some are interesting, some sound amazing, and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We couldn’t write everything we suggested, so here are some remaining items from our inbox:
Pam made friends with her air fryer
Cooking Spray Pam is banking on the rapidly growing popularity of air fryers with its latest product.
conagrawhich owns the Pam brand, has developed a new spray method designed for higher temperatures. This helps prevent wear and tear. not Air fryer tray or basket. Applying the spray directly to your air fryer and uncooked foods can promote browning and crispiness in wings, tenders, french fries and other foods.
“Air fryer sales have grown rapidly, but traditional cooking sprays are not always the best combination,” said Audrey Ingersoll, vice president of Conagra. said in a statement.
The new Pam Cooking Spray has a smoke point of 450 degrees. This is higher than traditional cooking sprays. The ingredients in Pam Air Fryer Spray do not brown or smoke easily. conagra said.
Roughly two-thirds of homes today have at least one air fryer, according to the data analytics company. kyungIt has risen sharply since 2021. Two years ago, this appliance became the fourth most popular cooking appliance, behind cooktops, microwaves and ovens. These days, more people have air fryers in their kitchens than coffee makers. nestle famous.
Conagra’s tie to Air fryers are more than spam.
Not only have we added instructions and graphics to more foods explaining how to cook them using the air fryer. conagra We have created products specifically formulated for home appliances, such as Birds Eye Cauliflower Wings, La Choy Orange Chicken, and Ultimate Plant-Based. chick filet.
— Christopher Doering
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Provided by CH Guenther & Son
Hormel is shaking up its chili lineup with seasonings.
Representative packaged peppers The brand is capitalizing on the popularity of spices and seasonings with its latest products.
Hormel offers chili seasoning mix packets in three varieties: Original, Mild, and White Chicken Chili. The seasoning is a blend of different spices and is designed to elevate your home chili recipes, the company said in a press release.
The product is a collaboration with CH Guenther & Son, which manufactures packaged items ranging from gravy to biscuits. Condiments are available at some retailers.
Hormel’s dominance in the chili market began in 1935, when the food company introduced a canned product combining beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili powder. Hormel was the best-selling chili product in the U.S. in 2020, beating out competitors like Campbell’s and Wolf Brand Chili, according to Statista data.
Hormel’s chili is often served with chips, hot dogs and fries at sporting events. In recent years, the brand has leaned on that connection, offering limited-time offerings ahead of the Super Bowl in February, including a chili cheese-flavored IPA beer a year after its 2022 chili cheese barrel.
As home cooking has grown in popularity, seasoning blend manufacturers have benefited from consumers adding spice to their dishes. According to Grand View Research, the spices and seasonings market was expected to grow to $21.6 billion last year and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% through 2030.
— Chris Casey
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Courtesy of Amy’s Kitchen
Amy’s Kitchen launches breakfast scramble line
Amy’s Kitchen, best known for its canned organic soups and frozen meals, is expanding its breakfast menu with tofu and egg scrambles.
Amy’s has replaced traditional eggs with house-made tofu in its new frozen breakfast range. The line includes California Scramble, Mexican Scramble, and Tofu Scramble. The company has also launched wraps and burritos, including the Ranchero Burrito, Scramble Wrap and Gluten-Free Tofu Scramble Wrap.
“Our new line of frozen breakfasts offers the convenience and home-cooked flavor you’ve come to expect from your own kitchen,” said Fred Scarpulla, Chief Culinary Officer of Amy’s Kitchen, in a press release. “With our innovative use of our signature tofu instead of eggs, we’re excited to offer delicious breakfast favorites that are satisfying and live up to our promise of quality, taste and nutrition without the waste.”
The frozen breakfast foods are aimed at families and individuals “looking for healthy, home-cooked options from scratch,” the brand said.
The new lineup is available at select grocery stores nationwide, including Albertson’s, Harris Teeter, Publix, Meijer, Target and Whole Foods.
— Rose Palazzolo
