Preview our Natural Products Expo East 2014 food and beverage faves
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Now available for national retail distribution, KeVita’s USDA Organic sparkling probiotic drink is flavored with a delicately floral combination of rose hips, schizandra berry, hibiscus flower, goji berry and more. Stevia sweetened and just 5 calories per serving, this good-bug beverage also contains added magnesium for relaxation. SRP: $2.99 to $3.49; Booth 406
We’re usually skeptical when cookies are described as “healthy,” but new MySuperCookies make a pretty good case. Available in three flavors—Honey Heroes, Blueberry Vanilla Heroes and Chocolate Heroes—these USDA Organic snacks contain whole-wheat flour, coconut oil, quinoa, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, vitamin C–rich acerola, baobab and a touch of monk fruit for sweetness. Plus, MySuperCookies are produced in a nut-free facility. SRP: $4.99; Booth 8300
Finally, a nutrition bar that doesn’t taste like dessert! Inspired by Mediterranean flavors like olives, sundried tomatoes and sesame, Mediterra’s savory Black Olive & Walnut bar contains cashew butter, amaranth, olive oil, chives, green peppers and more. Each 170-calorie bar serves up 6 grams of pea-derived protein. Also sample Mediterra’s delicious Sundried Tomato & Basil option. SRP: $1.99; Booth 9085
We aren’t sure if we’re more obsessed with the adorable, millennial founders of Emmy’s or their Super Cereal Apricot Vanilla, which contains sprouted buckwheat, coconut nectar, dried apricots and real vanilla bean. Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified Gluten-Free, Emmy’s also has a must-taste line of raw macaroons. SRP: $6.99; Booth 8219
Now made with Fair Trade Certified sugar, Honest Tea’s newest offering is a fruity blend of black tea, berries and organic raspberry leaves. This refresher is just a tad sweet, has a reasonable 70 calories per bottle and features an updated, eye-catching package design. SRP: $1.49 to $1.79; Booth 2105
If you’ve never tasted a pupusa (a stuffed corn tortilla), stop by this Boulder, Colorado-based exhibitor’s booth to try a healthy take on the traditional El Salvadorian dish. Vegan, gluten free and made with organic corn masa, this mix of hearty pinto beans, kale and spices makes the perfect hefty snack or light dinner. SRP: $5.99; Booth 8507
This slightly effervescent, tea-based beverage makes an excellent cocktail mixer. First-time exhibitor ChaiElixir features its Essence drink infused with a delicate blend of chai spices, white peach nectar, sugar and stevia, and is naturally tinted with fruit and vegetable juices. Also available in Fusion and Vivid flavors. SRP: $2.59; Booth 127
From the experts in organic baby food comes the new Mighty line of toddler snacks in pouches, puffs and bars. What’s really special is that there are four food groups in each product: whole grains (quinoa, amaranth, barley or millet), vegetables (spinach, pumpkin, kale, sweet potato or carrot), fruits (kiwi, blackberry, strawberry, pomegranate or blueberry) and Greek yogurt. Also check out Plum’s new VIDA line. (Hint: It’s a snack for adults!) Booth 412
Maker of the ultrapopular, somewhat pricey HPP juices recently launched a more affordable line of juices and smoothies. Still USDA Organic and non-GMO, Suja Essentials features six cold-pressured flavors. We’re enamored with Sweet Beets, a lightly flavored beverage that packs nutritious ingredients such as carrots and turmeric. SRP: $3.99; Booth 1116
This pioneering juice box company debuting at Expo East is taking a stand against conventional sugar-laden lunch-box beverages. Julia’s Tropical Tea contains caffeine-free white tea, rooibos, hibiscus, chamomile and just 6 grams of organic fruit- and veggie-derived sugars per box. Also try Zane’s Grape Tea, a lip-smacking blend of organic red grape, apple and carrot juices—and more. And be sure to sample the new Fruit Punch Tea and Berry Tasty Tea at Expo! SRP: $2.99 to $3.39 per 3-pack; Booth 8202
This pioneering juice box company debuting at Expo East is taking a stand against conventional sugar-laden lunch-box beverages. Julia’s Tropical Tea contains caffeine-free white tea, rooibos, hibiscus, chamomile and just 6 grams of organic fruit- and veggie-derived sugars per box. Also try Zane’s Grape Tea, a lip-smacking blend of organic red grape, apple and carrot juices—and more. And be sure to sample the new Fruit Punch Tea and Berry Tasty Tea at Expo! SRP: $2.99 to $3.39 per 3-pack; Booth 8202
From effervescent chai tea beverages to apricot vanilla supercereals, this year's Natural Products Expo East food and beverage launches will have you munching on new ideas and flavors for your store.
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