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Leftovers is a look at some of the product ideas that pop up everywhere. Some are interesting, some are surprising, and some are ideas we would never have imagined. We can't write about everything we're presented with, so here are a few leftover ideas that we pulled from our inbox.
East meets West with Old Bay Bagel Chips
A popular seafood condiment from Maryland's Chesapeake Bay has secured its latest catch with the help of a unique snack maker from the other shore.
CaliBagels, a new bagel chip brand based in San Diego, has announced its first collaboration, Old Bay Bagel Chips. The snack features Old Bay seasoning, a flavorful blend of 18 herbs and spices, including black pepper, celery salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika.
In a press release, CaliBagels founder Phil Gorman said the idea to pair the two products came to him when he tried his chips with a friend's blue crab dip.
“It’s incredibly exciting for our team to be able to bring the excitement for our iconic seafood seasoning brand to snack lovers across the country,” Gorman said in a statement.
The chips will be sold only in four-packs on the CaliBagels website. A new brand in the bagel chip category, CaliBagels will compete with brands like Stacy's, which sells crunchy snacks derived from the doughy breakfast food.
Acquired by seasoning giant McCormick in 1990, Old Bay has grown from a regional favorite to a national success, which has allowed the ingredient to appear in other CPG products in recent years, including Campbell Soup’s Goldfish cracker flavor, which was first released as a limited edition in 2022 and is back in stores this year, and a hot sauce that debuted in 2020.
—Chris Casey
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Provided by Once Upon a Farm
Once Upon a Farm is booming
The infant nutrition brand is expanding its product line with the launch of Soft Baked Bars for Kids. Using ingredients like whole fruits and vegetables, whole grain oats, and no added sugar, the company aims to combine nutrition and convenience in an on-the-go snack.
These bars come in four flavors: Apple Oat, Chocolate Oat, Mixed Berry, and Banana Chocolate Chip.
“The baked bars taste like they came straight out of the oven and are loaded with whole-grain oats, fruits, vegetables, and fats like coconut oil to keep the whole family fueled throughout the day,” Cassandra Curtis, Once Upon a Farm’s founder and chief innovation officer, said in a statement.
Curtis added that the bars can be crumbled over ice cream or coffee, or sandwiched between chocolate and peanut butter.
The launch of the bars expands Once Upon a Farm’s existing portfolio of pantry staples. The company also offers organic unsweetened coconut puffs in flavors like apple and sweet potato, strawberry and sweet potato, and mango and carrot.
The company's Tractor Wheel Toddler Bars come in flavors including Apple & Sweet Potato, Strawberry & Pumpkin, and Banana & Pumpkin & Cauliflower.
There is a growing need among consumers for children's nutritional solutions that are easy to consume on the go.
According to data from Fact.Mr., the demand for children’s snacks is expected to reach $22 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% through 2034.
Once Upon a Farm's new kids' bars are available exclusively at Kroger stores nationwide through August.
—Elizabeth Flood
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Provided by Seed + Mill
Sesame sauce maker Seed + Mill has found a sweet flavor.
One brand that uses sesame seeds in its sauce products is putting them to an unexpected use: desserts.
Seed + Mil is launching Chocolate Sesame Sauce, a sweeter alternative to its flagship creamy sesame butter, tahini. According to the brand, it’s designed to be spread on toast, drizzled on ice cream or waffles, or served with fruit.
“I’ve been combining chocolate and tahini in my kitchen for years, and our community has been asking for this flavor combination since we launched the brand nearly eight years ago,” company founder Rachel Simmons said in a statement.
Seed + Mill debuted in 2016 at the Chelsea Market food hall in New York City. The company says its sesame-based tahini can be used for cooking, baking, and seasoning. The sesame seeds it uses are sourced from Ethiopia. It also sells a Spicy Tahini product.
A staple in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, sesame’s use in Western food has increased in recent years as global flavors have become more prevalent on menus and cookbook recipes. Sesame seeds contain 1.5 grams of protein per tablespoon, as well as calcium, iron, and minerals. According to USDA.
Some of the products that have gained popularity in the niche market in recent years are sesame milk and sesame-based salad dressings. The sesame market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% through 2029, and its value is expected to be USD 8.7 billion. According to Mordor Intelligence,.
—Chris Casey
