Spiked still water; Paleo-friendly Wagyu beef jerky; Restaurant-inspired salads

Spiked still water
To meet the growing demand for better-for-you options in ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, FIFCO USA recently introduced Pura Still, the first spiked still water that doesn’t count on bubbles to keep things interesting. With a splash of coconut water, a hint of natural fruit flavor, and no carbonation, Pura Still offers a refreshing option for consumers looking for a clean label and natural ingredients in their alcoholic beverages.

At 4.5% alcohol by volume and only 90 calories, Pura Still is the perfect way for consumers to enjoy themselves without straying from a healthy lifestyle. An 11.2-ounce bottle contains only 1 gram of cane sugar and 2 grams of carbohydrates.

“People are prioritizing their health and wellness more than ever,” says Jessica Stainsby, brand manager. “Pura Still creates an option for consumers who want to enjoy themselves without worrying about carbonation and bloating, calories, or excess sugar. You shouldn’t have to compromise your lifestyle to enjoy a drink, and with Pura Still, you don’t have to.”

Pura Still comes in Blackberry, Mango, and Mandarin Orange flavors and is available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $8.99 to $9.99 for a six-pack.

Paleo-friendly wagyu beef jerky
Perky Jerky’s latest meat snack innovation is its paleo-friendly wagyu beef jerky, which features humanely raised, vegetarian-fed wagyu beef that is free of antibiotics and hormones.

With the increasing popularity of lifestyle diets such as paleo and keto, Perky Jerky sought to create lower sugar, lower sodium beef jerky without sacrificing taste. “Using a new marinade blend comprised of coconut aminos and coconut sugar, our wagyu line is paleo friendly, which is important to our customers,” says CEO Brian Levin. “The flavors are phenomenol.”

The jerky is available in three flavors—Sea Salt & Pepper, Truffle & Thyme, and Chimichurri—all of which are free of soy, gluten, artificial preservatives, and added nitrites and nitrates. The jerky contains up to 12 grams of protein, 2 grams or less of sugar, and 220 mg or less of sodium per serving.

Perky Jerky’s wagyu beef jerky can be found online and at Whole Foods Market for a suggested retail price of $8.99.

Restaurant-inspired salads
Fresh Express has added two new products to its growing selection of flavorful salad kit combinations: the Chopped Caesar Kit and the Pumpkin Panzanella Salad Kit.

“We know that Caesar and pumpkin-flavored products are favorites among today’s consumers, and we wanted to make them easy to enjoy at home,” says Michael Golderman, marketing brand leader. “Chefs at the Fresh Express Innovations Kitchen tested multiple recipes, carefully selecting flavor combinations and unique ingredients, to provide restaurant-inspired salads that our customers can enjoy in the comfort of their home.”

The Pumpkin Panzanella Kit features a blend of arugula and baby kale, pumpkin-spiced cornbread croutons, chow mein noodles, apple-spiced pepitas, sweet cherry–flavored cranberries, and apple Dijon vinaigrette dressing.

The Caesar Chopped Kit contains chopped romaine lettuce, herb-seasoned croutons, cracked pepper, grated fresh Parmesan cheese, and a creamy Parmesan Caesar dressing.

The salad kits are available at grocers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $4.99.