Resealable snacking cheese; Greek yogurt dips; Island-style barbecue

Resealable snacking cheese
Sargento released its Snack Bites, multiserve bags of cheese sticks available in bold flavors that each contain fewer than 20 calories. Each 6-ounce bag contains about 42 sticks, and the suggested serving size is about seven sticks.

“We know people are looking for bold new snacks, with consumers open to trying new flavors,” says Chris McCarthy, director of marketing for the Sargento Foods Consumer Products Division. “Sargento is delivering flavor intensity to snackers with the same high-quality, natural cheese they expect from Sargento.”

The line, which contains four flavors—Chipotle BBQ Cheddar, Colby-Pepper Jack, Savory Garlic & Herb Jack, and Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar—is available for a suggested retail price of $3.69.

Greek yogurt dips
Chobani introduced a line of Greek yogurt dips blended with veggies, herbs, and spices. The Chobani Meze Dips, which pair well with vegetables, chips, and pretzels, contain 80% less fat and 65% fewer calories than leading hummus products, according to the company.

“For us, when it comes to food, innovation means sticking to our roots, using simple recipes and only natural ingredients to build on our momentum and guide us into new areas that could use some better options,” says Peter McGuinness, chief marketing and brand officer. “Chobani’s founding mission is to make better food for more people, and as a brand we’re expanding into… savory dips to give consumers what they’re looking for: delicious, nutritious, natural food that’s accessible to everyone.”

The dips are inspired by the Turkish tradition of mezé, or small dishes enjoyed as snacks, and come in four varieties: Roasted Red Pepper, Three-Pepper Salsa, Chili Lime, and Smoked Onion Parmesan. They will be available beginning in June in the chilled deli aisle at grocery stores for a suggested retail price of $3.99 per 10-ounce container.

Island-style barbecue
Bun and bread maker King’s Hawaiian introduced a new line of Hawaiian-inspired barbecue sauces just in time for summer grilling. The sauces, which are free from high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and artificial ingredients and flavorings, contain real bacon and coffee.

“We’re pleased to provide barbecue enthusiasts with the opportunity to liven up their favorite family recipes with a twist of Hawaiian flavor,” says Erick Dickens, the company’s vice-president of marketing.

The sauces are available in four flavors: Original Sweet Pineapple, Smoked Bacon, Light Roasted Kona Coffee, and Big Island Lava, which contains jalapeños and is named for the island where King’s Hawaiian originated in 1950. They can be found in select retailers for a suggested retail price of $3.99 and on the company’s website for $4.99.