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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 can’t write everything we suggest, so here are some leftover items from our inbox:
Kraft Heinz Jar Leftover Gravy
Heinz wants to make the day after Thanksgiving a little easier for consumers with a squeezable gravy bottle designed to refill leftovers.
The brand is introducing a limited edition. Leftover gravy seasoning To strengthen any remaining sandwiches. Consumers can receive a bottle of gravy when they purchase Heinz Turkey Gravy on Walmart’s website, while supplies last.
This launch is inspired by the iconic Moist Maker sandwich from the 90s sitcom ‘Friends.’ In the episode, character Ross Geller turns Thanksgiving leftovers into sandwiches with slices of bread dipped in gravy, a key ingredient for hydration.
“HEINZ gravy has always been a fan favorite at the Thanksgiving table, but we decided to focus our attention on the day after the ceremony because we all know that the leftovers are the best part and undeniably the rich, smooth gravy makes it even better,” Jamie Mack, associate director of brand communications for Heinz US, said in a statement.
According to a Harris poll, 94% of Americans make Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches and nearly half agree that gravy is considered an essential ingredient. Gravy market leader Heinz said it is doubling down on the condiment market and trying to appeal to the growing demographic of millennial hosts who are redefining holiday celebrations.
Food companies are seeing less innovation around Thanksgiving than they are with Halloween or Christmas, but some companies are using the holiday as a way to stand out with wacky, limited-time products. One example is the launch of Nissin Foods, a Japanese instant ramen manufacturer. Last month’s Thanksgiving ramen.
— Sarah Zimmerman
tennis star Novak Djokovic serves sorghum-based snacks.
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Novak Djokovic moves from the tennis court to the snack corner.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion invested in and became a co-founder of Cob Foods, a manufacturer of corn-free popcorn made from sorghum.
“Eating gluten-free does not mean sacrificing taste, texture or nutrition,” Djokovic said. “This is why Cob resonates with me. It represents everything I value in performance and health: thoughtful ingredients, amazing taste, and true accessibility.”
According to the company, the snacks promote soil biodiversity and regenerative agriculture and are environmentally friendly because they require little to no water other than rain. It also contains antioxidants and prebiotic fiber that support good bacteria and digestion.
Cob also points out that this snack is ideally suited for GLP-1 drug users as well. Sorghum is a resistant starch that can naturally increase your body’s natural GLP-1, helping you feel fuller for longer.
Cob was founded in 2022 by Jessica Davidoff after her older son developed a corn allergy.
“Popcorn was one of the hardest things to give up, so I started experimenting with alternatives and discovered sorghum, an ancient grain that pops beautifully and tastes even better.” Davidoff said in a statement:
The snack is available in four flavors: Cacio e Pepe, Mediterranean Herbs, Olive Oil & Pink Salt, and Seriously Cheesy.
— Christopher Doering
Athletic Brewing launches non-alcoholic pickle beer
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Courtesy of PE Brewing
Athletic Brewing has launched a pickle-flavored non-alcoholic beer to push category boundaries and consumer awareness.
The pickle-flavored goose, called Dill Dreams, is the latest to incorporate the popular social media flavor into its products. Pickles are also made from cotton candy. goldfish crackersAnd it became popular as an alcoholic beverage. More consumers prefer delicious food. And a delicious drink.
“Our team wanted to capitalize on that continued enthusiasm by delivering all the powerful, savory, tart and salty taste of dill pickles that people love. “A refreshing NA beer.” Athletic said in a statement to Food Dive.
The Connecticut-based non-alcoholic brewer releases 50 different flavors each year, including limited-time offerings and pilot programs throughout the year. Athletic said it monitors consumer trends and customer feedback when considering potential launches.
Deal Dreams is the latest beer released by Athletic. They’re also gearing up to release Winter Wonder, a bright amber beer with notes of spice, mulled apple and orange peel, on November 25th.
As consumers reduce their alcohol consumption, the non-alcoholic beer market is rapidly increasing. The segment is expected to be valuable. $5.5 billion by 2034According to Future Market Insights.
Founded in 2017, Athletic Brewing The largest non-alcoholic beer brand. As well as major beer brands such as Heineken and Peroni, John Mulaney, Charlie Sheen and tom holland.
Athletic sees innovation as an opportunity to advance the category by experimenting with completely unexplored non-alcoholic beers.
“Rather than treating non-alcoholic beers as one-to-one replacements for full-strength beers and trying to directly mimic existing beer styles and flavors, our brewing team approaches every beer as a blank canvas,” the Athletic said. “That means developing a product that is unique not only in terms of taste, but also concept, and setting a new benchmark for what is possible in NA brewing.”
—Laurel Deppen
