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New Product Showcase
2006
August
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McDonald’s (DOHA
• AlMana Restaurants and Food Company) in Quatar is offering Blueberry sundae (QR5) and McFlurry Blueberry ice cream (QR6) during the summer
according to Peninsula On-line Quatar, 8/15/06.
According to the article
there are nine Mc Donald’s stores in Quatar
and all are “100 per cent Qatari owned and operated by AlMana Restaurants and Food Company.” http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Business_News&subsection=Local+Business&month=August2006&file=Business_News2006081511854.xml (By clicking on
this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
Cosmetic Design
reports on a Japanese company that is introducing 31 flavors of toothpaste
including blueberry. http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/news/ng.asp?n=66507-breath-palette-crest-toothpaste-flavours
(By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
In a Bloomberg News
report (Aug. 9), Pepsico has created a line of
juices in its Tropicana line, which includes pomegranate
blueberry. The 100% juices are
estimated to sell for $3.79, twice as much as the regular price for the
Tropicana beverages. For more
information go to http://www.nydailynews.com/business/story/441800p-372126c.html (By
going to this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.) ”The juices have no added sugar or artificial flavors and
will be placed in supermarket produce sections,” according to an AP
story found at http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4102384.html
(By going to this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
Alara Organics in the UK has a product called
“Organic Branberry Muesli” which
contains freeze dried blueberries.
The company also features a “LifeStage
Nutrition range” that focuses on functional food. One cereal is called “Growing
years” for children. According
to the company literature the “LifeStage
Nutrition range has been developed to optimize the different vitamins,
minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants needed at different times
in our life.” The
“Growing years” product contains a “blend of whole grain
cereals with over 56% of dried fruit and seeds” including freeze
dried blueberries. For more
information go to www.alara.co.uk
(By going to this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
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According to company
literature Belgo & Bellas
has come out with “the first probiotic
cereal in America”
called YogActive™ and blueberry is one of
the cereals. The product contains
rice flakes and real fruit plus yogurt pearls with active lactobacillus
acidophilus bacteria. For more
information go to www.belgobellas.com or www.yogactive.com (By going to
these addresses you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
Ciao Bella Gelato
Company, Inc. has a blueberry gelato amongst its Italian style ice
creams. According to the company
website the gelato is based on a family recipe from Torino, Italy. It is primarily handmade in small batches
using high quality ingredients. The
product is sold by the pint at retail along with foodservice size
containers ranging from small 2.5 quart (80 oz), to standard 5 quart (160
oz), and large 2.5 gallon (320 oz) tubs. Also amongst the company’s
offerings is a blueberry sorbet.
Company literature notes that Ciao Bella is “House purveyor to
James Beard Foundation.” www.ciaobellagelato.com (By going to
this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
Sensible Foods® LLC
(Petaluma, CA)
has “Crunch Dried® Snacks” including “100% Organic
Cherry Berry”
with blueberries. Convenient
single-serving bags contain “at least one full serving of fruit or
vegetable.” Shelf life is
“over one year.” Each
pouch contains the “equivalent of at least ½ cup of fresh
fruit.” www.sensiblefoods.com (By going to
this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
Sheer Bliss™
gourmet ice cream has a product called, “Freedom” that is
available in 16 oz/ 27 oz sizes.
Blueberry puree is one of the ingredients along with pomegranate
juice. The product is “all
natural” with “no preservatives” and “no artificial
coloring or flavors.” It is
also “made with 100% natural ingredients and are certified
kosher.” www.sheerbliss.com (By going to
this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
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July
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Cadbury Schweppes
Americas Beverages, a subsidiary of confectionary and soft drinks giant
Cadbury Schweppes, is targeting nutrition-conscious women with the launch
of Mott's Plus Light juices which includes apple blueberry and Healthy
Harvest Blueberry Delight apple sauce.
http://www.drinks-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=13E8DC40-9435-455A-910C-189EBD28E842 (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC
website.)
Honest Tea® organic
bottled tea company’s Honest Ade Pomegranate Blue and Honest Tea
Black Forrest Berry were featured at the Fancy Food Show and also mentioned
in the July 12, 2006 New York Times.
According to a company release, “Honest Ade Pomegranate Blue
contains 50 calories per serving and “each bottle delivers 200 mg of
antioxidants – as much as a serving of spinach.” For more information go to www.honestea.com (By going to
this address you will be leaving the USHBC website.)
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June
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Naked®
Juice Purple Food™ All Natural Superfood™ 100% Juice Smoothie. “The company has
introduced pomegranate blueberry juice and the label says, “A pound
of fruit in every bottle” Each bottle is 15.2 oz.. For
details go to http://www.nakedjuice.com/main.html (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the
USHBC site.)
Double Rainbow®
features Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream which we discovered at Trader
Joe’s. The product
consists of
“creamy cheesecake ice cream laced with a blueberry ribbon and
chunks of cheesecake” Double
Rainbow has been awarded the “Best Ice Cream in America” as
well as declared the “ Official Ice Cream of San
Francisco” See website for
details. http://www.doublerainbow.com/products/products.html (By clicking on
this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
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May
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The May 10, 2006
“Dining & Wine” section of the New York Times carried a story by Florence Fabricant entitled,
“Essence of Fruit, No Peel, No
Chewing.” Blueberry raspberry,
100% fruit, puree in a pouch, labeled “Easy 4 Busy” or
“E4B” is produced in Belgium. It can be used in a multitude of
ways. Add to water for a quick fruit
drink. Pour over ice cream or use to
garnish a dessert. According to the
article, “Made only with fruit and fruit concentrates and are not too
sweet. They are $4.99 each at Kings
Super Markets in New Jersey and Long Island.”
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Eggo Waffles have been around for a longtime. Just out in the coupon section of the San
Francisco Chronicle is a new Blueberry and whole grain product. http://www.kelloggs.com/products/eggo.html (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
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Haagen-Daz® has a new light product, blueberry cheesecake. Find details at http://www.haagen-dazs.com/seglid.do;jsessionid=B76E18FBA90FA5928756F25CC558B08E?productId=332 (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the
USHBC site.) A half cup serving
contains 230 calories. Has a
blueberry swirl made with blueberry puree.
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April
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PepsiCo UK’s
Tropicana brand is launching Blueberry Blend as part of its “Pure
Premium” line.
“Tropicana said its blend of blueberry, grape, and apple juice
was timely because recent publicity had raised awareness of the health
benefits of the blue fruit, which is an excellent source of antioxidants,”
according to an article in UK’s Grocer
magazine (2/25/06, p. 62) titled, “Tropicana goes blue with superfruits.”
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This
new blueberry items was shown In the April issue of Restaurant Hospitality, p. 110.
Smucker’s® Sugar Free Blueberry
Syrup (sweetened with NutraSweet® is offered as an alternative breakfast
and dessert topping for those on restricted diets. JM Smucker
Company, ph. 330-682-3000.
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March
Cnwc Goats, a sheep farm in North Wales
adds blueberry to its line of probiotic “yogoat” drinks. The
small batch, artisanal goat milk smoothies are
available in five flavors including Bluebery Bliss
according to a story in the March 2 Daily Post, Yogoat Adds Flavour to Sheep Farm. The story is found at http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/farmandcountry/tm_objectid=16763494&method=full&siteid=50142&headline=yogoat-adds-flavour-to-sheep-farm-name_page.html (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the
USHBC site.)
February
Trader Joes® (Needham, MA
sku #076160) carries Monteblue
& Populet, gourmet caramel sweet puffed popcorn
with walnut and blueberry clusters.
The 12 oz (340 g) container contains no artificial flavors, colors or
preservatives. The label describes the
blueberries as “a blushing berry of blue.” And, “Captivating and ultimately
romantic, the blueberries promise timeless antioxidant properties. A one-half cup serving contains 140
calories.
January
GlaxoSmithKline maker of
the British brand Ribena soft drink line announced
that a blueberry version of their product will be introduced this
summer. According to the story, "Ribena
is traditionally made with blackcurrants, using 95% of UK crops." For details
go to the BBC news story (Jan. 8, 2006): http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4592286.stm (By
clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
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Dairy Field, January 2006, p. 42 highlights Dairy DeLite drinkable lowfat
blueberry yogurt shake by Noga Dairy Inc. (Farmingdale, NY)
The drink is based on a Europen concept
according to a Packaging Digest
story, “Shrinkable Labels Make Cool Drinks Cooler” (October 25,
2005, p. 22) The company also produces a yogurt cup.
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2005
December
Florida's Natural Au'some
Fruit Juice Nuggets from Au’some Inc. (Monmouth Junction, NJ) are composed of tiny chewy fruit pieces that come in several flavors
including blueberry.
The pieces contain 64 - 66% real fruit and fruit juices, all natural flavor
and colors and no preservatives or trans fats. They are a source of eight
vitamins and nutrients and are distributed under a licensing agreement between
Au’some and Florida’s
Natural Growers, a co-op based in Lake
Wales, FL.
Contains puree and blueberry juice from concentrate. Their website is www.ausomecandy.com. (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC
site.) The confectionery company headquarters is in Hong
Kong and they partnered with the Florida Natural's coop.
November
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Health Valley® has Empower™,
touted on the label as "the most complete breakfast
cereal." According to the label the cereal "meets American
Heart Association food criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol.
The product contains freeze-dried blueberries. Per the label also
contains omega-three, antioxidants, calcium, folic acid, fiber, iron, zinc
and 7 B vitamins.
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Extra Dark Hershey's
Chocolate (60% cacao dark chocolate) is described as "Pure Dark
Chocolate with Cranberries, Blueberries & Almonds." The 3.52
oz. (100 g) bar us described on the label: "The natural
antioxidants found in tea and certain fruits like berries and grapes can
also be found in Hershey's Extra Dark."
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October
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Sparkling
Blueberry Juice by Trader Joe's (Monrovia,
CA) comes in a 25.4 fl oz
(750 ml) container. The product is 100% juice and contains
concentrates from blueberry, apple, pear and white grape juice.
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Northern Gold Foods
Ltd. (Port Coquitlam, BC Canada)
has a breakfast granola called Raspberry and Blueberry. "The Breakfast
Company" label says "Good source of fiber, no artificial flavors
and colors, low sodium....a lively combination of fruit and
grains."
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Here is a beverage we ran into at the Kidsfaire in Del Mar, Calif. It is
Kern's Banana Blueberry Nectar! It was part of a banner advertising
Kern's products. While they didn't have any for tasting the beverage
sounds delicious.
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Tree Top Blueberry
Blackberry is 100% juice from 7 juice concentrates. Comes in a 10 fl
oz (295 ml) single serving plastic screw top bottle.
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Deerfield
Farms (Deerfield, IL) has two "Snackin'
Healthy" products with blueberries -- Trail Mix and Flax Granola
Bites. The trail mix is noted as "low
in fat, all natural, no cholesterol, no trans or saturated fats. The
2.5 oz package is described as "Heart Healthy." The Flax
Granola Bites contain "omega - 3's & 6's, good source of bier,
natural source of antioxidants, no trans or saturated fats." It
comes in a 3 oz. package and is described as "All Natural."
The products are distributed by Walgreen Co.
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Terri Lynn Inc. (Elgin, IL)
has Strictly Berries with blueberries among the berries. www.terrilynn.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) The 3.5 oz container has "no salt added" and
is "fat free, cholesterol free."
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These chocolate covered
blueberries are from Michigan.
Comes in a 4 oz clear plastic clam shell container just like fresh
blueberries! Dried blueberries are enrobed in milk chocolate!
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True Blue Farms
(Grand Juction, MI) Brand Beef Jerky with
Blueberries comes in a 0.75 oz stick. The chopped and formed product
contains dried blueberries. www.truebluefarms.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
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These milk chocolate
covered bits are described as "real glacé
blueberries." The bits are made from blueberries, corn syrup, water,
natural and artificial flavor, malic acid, and
potassium sorbate. From Queen Anne Div,
Gray & Co., Hart, MI www.queenannecandy.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
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September
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Anheuser Busch introduces a blueberry beer called Blueberry Bilberry
Fusion. The draught infusion is brightly colored and sweet. We
are told it is targeted to those who enjoy drinking cosmos. (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the
USHBC site.)
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Jamba Juice Company
has a line of energy drinks including Acai
Supercharger™ which contains frozen
blueberries with purple acai fruit, a South
American specialty. Both berries are sources of antioxidants.
Dunkin Donuts® (Canton MA)
has introduced blueberry flavored ice coffee under the name, Turbo Ice.
While we don't have details regarding the blueberry format that is used in
the coffee, we are intrigued by the idea.
August
Blueberry sushi wraps made by infrared drying and other leading-edge
technologies are being produced by Origami Foods ( www.origami-foods.com ). (By
clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) The wraps offer an alternative to traditional seaweed
wraps for American-style sushi delicacies, which may be sized, shaped and
sliced like typical sushi but made with innovative ingredients.
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Leading Brands, Inc. (Vancouver, Canada)
has launched LiteBlue™ Reduced Calorie Blueberry Juice Cocktail. The
beverage is sweetened with cane sugar and Splenda® . According to a press release,
(By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) "LiteBlue™ contains 50% less calories than the
Company's successful line of TrueBlue™
Blueberry Cocktails. LiteBlue™ is available
in two great flavors: traditional Blueberry and new Blueberry
Raspberry. As with TrueBlue™,
each 16oz (500ml) glass of LiteBlue™ contains as
much juice as a full serving of fresh blueberries(1/2
cup)."
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Away We Glow™
by Freeman Beauty Labs (Beverly
Hills, CA) is a
blueberry & champagne peel-off facial masque. The label describes the
contents of “natural extracts of blueberries and white grapes combine
to create a skin-vitalizing, anti-oxidant blend.” Made in Canada.
www.freemanbeauty.com
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The Nutritional Institute introduces a new high energy
drink targeted to college students under the Student Formula™ label (www.studentformula.com). (By clicking on this address you will be leaving
the USHBC site.) Beyond Berry™
"Just Shake It." According to the website two scoops of
this powdered protein drink plus water is equivalent to a "complete
meal." Some of the benefits listed on the website: "Helps Protect Cells From Oxygen Damage...Increases
Energy, Improves Mental Clarity and Focus, Gives You the Nutrients Needed
for Healthier Skin, Contains Stabilized Probiotics
for Healthy Intestinal Function, Is Rich in
Antioxidants to Protect Against Free-Radical Damage." According
to the ingredient statement, the product contains blueberry powder.
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Blueberry Extract.
From Manna Foods Co. Ltd
300mg x 60 cap or 1500mg x 30 small packs.
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We
recently discovered that Marich
Confectionery (Hollister,
CA) sells chocolate
blueberries (10 oz. pkg.) on line (www.marich.com) (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the
USHBC site.)under its "classics line.
"Tender dried blueberries paired with milk chocolate and a blueberry
fruit pastel coating,"
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Blue Bunny® Lite 85™
Blueberry Yogurt (Wells Dairy, Inc., LeMars, IA)
(http://www.bluebunny.com) contains "the
taste of plump blueberries combined with creamy, fat-free, low-calorie
yogurt." Contains blueberries in the fruit preparation. Just 80
calories in a 6 oz. cup. The company also has an original blueberry
yogurt. (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC
site.)
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See's Candies, Inc. has a group of summer berry truffles including
blueberry. The ingredient list states freeze dried blueberries.
(Blueberry truffle is #59 in their custom mix selection.)
July
   From
Kettle Valley - a SunOpta
Company comes the company's latest blueberry
product, Frunola™ Blueberry.
The product is described as low fat, all natural, no sugar added, low GI food
and two servings of fruit. Bar contains dried blueberries and blueberry
powder. http://www.kettlevalley.net/frunola.htm (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the
USHBC site.)
 Nature's Path Foods Inc. Optimum™ Energy Bar Blueberry,
Flax & Soy is described as high fiber, low fat, low sodium, no transfats, vegetarian.
It contains organic fruit juice sweetened dried blueberries. The
product is USDA organic certified. http://www.naturespath.com/products/bars (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
 Trader Joe’s® (Monrovia,
CA) Very Blue 100%
pasteurized juice blend contains blueberry puree. Each quart (32 oz)
equals 4 servings (@170 calories/serving). The product contains six
fruits and B-complex vitamins. http://www.traderjoes.com/about/whatwesell.asp (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
 Nature’s Path® Foods, Inc. (Blaine, WA)
Organic Blueberry Toaster Pasteries has
“No Trans Fats!” and contains “organic blueberries”
and “organic blueberry flavor.” Product of Canada.
www.naturespath.com (By clicking on this address
you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
 Peak Bar™ Very Berry Protein Bar is a
“protein packed meal repleacement” that
is described as “Fresh Baked.” According to the label the
product “helps lower cholesterol,” contains “24 vitamins
and minerals,” and “15 g. non-gmo soy protein” and of course, blueberries. http://www.prolithic.com/hpages/efoods/peak.html (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
 Kraft
Foods North America (East Hanover, PA) Nabisco™ Honey Maid® Soft Baked Blueberry Snack Bars
is “Great for Morning” and according to the ingredient statement contains
several formats of blueberry including: ” blueberry-flavored
fruit pieces (with blueberry juice concentrate), blueberries, dried sweetened
blueberries, and blueberry juice concentrate. hhttp://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=product&m=product/product_display&Product=4400001026&U3=******4400001026***0318601869&source=familycircle1 (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
 Trader Joe’s ® (Needham, MA)
Triple Berry-O’s “Honey Oat O’s with Dried
Blueberries, Strawberries and Raspberries” is described as “the trifecta of dried fruit.” One serving (¾ cup) contains 110 calories. The three berries in the
cereal are described as “freeze dried, which helps preserve the
integrity of the fruit without any added chemicals or sweeteners.
It’s just the berries.” http://www.traderjoes.com/about/whatwesell.asp (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
Republic of Tea® has
joined with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to introduce MANKIND TEA™~Blueberry Green ™. For every
container sold, the company will donate 75 cents to the Foundation.
Celestial Seasonings has launched Blueberry Ice Cool Brew Iced Tea.
According to a press release at www.celestialseasonings.com, (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)"Research has repeatedly shown that the antioxidants
in black tea neutralize harmful free radicals to help the body maintain its
natural good health. And in a USDA study conducted at Tufts University,
blueberries ranked #1 in antioxidants over 40 other fruits and vegetables, so
adding Blueberry Ice to your diet is a step toward a healthier
lifestyle!" The product may be brewed with cool water and it is
"made with 100% natural ingredients, so all you taste is the goodness of
the finest quality black teas and fruits."
Mars Nutrition for Health & Well-Being, a new unit of Mars Inc. has launched "heart
healthy" CocoaVia™ Chocolate
Blueberry Crunch Bar, "a granola-based product that was developed to
deliver the heart health benefits associated with cocoa flavanol
(antioxidant) consumption, and the cholesterol benefits
associated with plant extract consumption. Each 22 gram bar contains:
100 mg flavanols, and 1.5 grams of natural plant
extracts." www.cocoavia.com
(By clicking on this address you will
be leaving the USHBC site.)
June
Franklin Food's new Blueberry Dream. From the company's press release: Hahn's is the
fresh cream cheese experience that is rich, creamy and naturally "good
for you" because it combines real dairy and yogurt. We've had some
fantastic recent accomplishments with Hahn's. At the recent 2005 US Cheese
Championships Hahn's was a medal winner. Hahn's can be considered the #1 Reduced Fat Cream Cheese in the U.S. In addition, Hahn's was
voted by Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru
and Today Show Food Editor as a Consumer Hit! We are adding Blueberry Dreams
to our 5 popular flavors-Heavenly Plain, Spring Onion & Chive, Honey Nut
Crunch, Strawberry and Very Veggie in addition we've just launched Heavenly
Plain in a convenient 8 oz Bar. More Information: Hahn's Press Release ( 1.60 MB ). WebSite: http://www.franklinfoods.com/ (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC
site.)
Odwalla® Inc. USA
(Half Moon Bay, CA) Berries GoMegaT bar with "whole
dried sweetened blueberries (apple juice concentrate, whole dried blueberries
and sunflower oil)" contains the goodness of berries plus the benefits
of ground flaxseed. Each bar has "1000mg of Vegetarian Omega-3's"
and combines the benefits of whole fruit and cereal grains. The "No
GMO" bar is 2.2 oz (62 g) and 220 calories. www.odwalla.com (By
clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
TreeTop® Inc.
(Selah, WA) Flat Fruit Blueberry/Orange Fruit & Veggie Bar, is
"all natural" with "no sugar added." At 1.4
oz (40 g), the 140 calorie bar contains "100% DV of vitamin
C." A range of fruits and vegetables are on the ingredient statement
including dried blueberries and dried blueberry powder. Plus on the list are
apples, tomato, squash, carrot, broccoli, spinach, zucchini, corn, green
beans, peas, orange and lemon juice concentrates. www.treetop.com
(By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
May
Dan
ActiveT by Dannon www.dannon.com
has a new probiotic beverage that
contains beneficial live cultures, including Lactobacillus casei (L. casei DefensisT). Each bottle is said to contain 10 times
more cultures than yogurt. The new flavor addition is blueberry.
The April 2005 issue of Dairy Foods (p. 24-25) describes the probiotic bacteria boom as a new cultured product trend
for 2005.
 Quaker Oats Company
(Chicago, IL) introduced Take Heart® which is
described as "advanced nutrition for your heart." This cereal
is touted to help "reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure." http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/Products/IQO/IQO-TakeHeartBlueberry.cfm
The product contains
blueberry concentrate in the fruit bits.
Old Orchards (Sparta,
MI), is launching blueberry
pomegranate 100% fruit juice (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-09-2005/0003589818&EDATE= ) Suggested retail is $2.99
for a 64 oz. bottle. According to a press release, the privately held company
was founded in 1985. It offers 29 frozen concentrate flavors and 42
bottled varieties in a range of 100 percent fruit juices and blends, fruit
juice cocktails and low-carbohydrate fruit juice cocktails.
April
Leading Brands, Inc.
which last year launched TrueBlueT
Blueberry Juice Cocktail has now
come out with new flavors including: blueberry-green tea,
blueberry-pomegranate, and blueberry-cranberry. A 16 oz. bottle is said
to contain "as much juice as a full serving of fresh
blueberries." For more information go to the company website
at www.LBIX.com
Jamba
Juice (San Francisco, CA)
introduces an energy beverage called ACAI
Supercharger. The juice
blend contains blueberries and soy milk. http://www.jambajuice.com/
March
 Cereal Toppers
contain blueberries and other real fruit for a convenient "top of the
morning" treat. Details are available at
http://www.cerealtoppers.com/ (By
clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
 Real Omega Organic Fruit Bar
( Verve Naturals, Pure Source Natural Products, Guelph, Canada,)
http://www.puresource.ca/vervenaturals/realgreen/home.asp (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC
site.)According to the company website bars
contain up to 4 servings of fruits and vegetables! There is an organic
blueberry fruit bar.
February
 Back to Nature,
a division of Kraft Foods has a new blueberry containing product, Apple
Blueberry Granola. Details can be found at http://www.backtonaturefoods.com/products_granola_1.aspx (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) Back to Nature was named 2004 Innovator of the Year in
the January 2005 issue of Stagnito's New Products
Magazine. The e-magazine is available at www.newproductsmag.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
January 2005
Bonert's Slice of Pie
(Santa Ana, CA) included blueberry pie ( 5 oz.) amongst the variety of pies on display at the San
Francisco Fancy Food Show. Amongst its newest
products is blueberry cobbler. www.bonertspies.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
Eiwa America Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
showed Blueberry Marshmallow (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)sweet confections from Japan at the San Francisco Fancy
Food Show. Each marshmallow bite has a blueberry filling in the middle
which is flavored with blueberry juice.
Sweet Sam's Baking
Co. (Bronx, NY)
has 5.5 oz. blueberry muffins packed a dozen to a box. The muffins are
described as "from scratch." The company also produces blueberry crumb cake which comes in 6 oz. pieces. The company
exhibited at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show.
The Switch Beverage
Co. (Richmond, VA)
www.switchbev.com is touted as "the only carbonated 100% juice with more than 100% daily vitamin C
requirements. One of the flavors is Fruit Berry and contains
blueberry juice concentrate. (By clicking on this address you will be leaving the USHBC
site.)
2004
December 2004
Physicians Laboratory
Inc. (Kernersville, NC)
has three different Revival® Blueberry Blush soy shakes including Fructose,
Low-carb Splenda® and
Low-carb Unsweetened. Shakes contain blueberry powder. The
company's website describes Revival® as the " #1
doctor-recommended soy protein supplement." www.revivalsoy.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
November 2004
Leading Brands, Inc.
(Nov. 3, 2004) has launched TrueBlueT
Blueberry
Juice Cocktail in
the United States and Canada.
The product comes in a rectangular 64oz (1.89 liter) PET bottle and a 16oz
(473 ml) glass bottle. According to the label, "Each 16 oz. glass
contains as much juice as a full serving of fresh
blueberries." For more information go to the company website
at www.LBIX.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
A new trend according to coalfield.com is "mountain
heritage food." In Dickenson County,
Virginia entrepreneur, Linda Childress,
owner of Appalacian
Gardens, has a
range of heritage
products. Her jam
selection includes spiced blueberry. (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)
October 2004
Spa Chocolates is the latest concept of Bissinger's®
Handcrafted Chocolatier (with stores in St. Louis, MO and Edina, MN ) http://spachocolates.bissingers.com/. A blueberry cup
is one of the featured items. According to the company website,
"Ingredients in our confections have been linked to improved cardiovascular
health, lowered risk of certain types of cancer, a reduction in body weight,
and a slowing of the aging process." The item is reported in an AP story in the Kansas City
Star (11/12/04).
Blueberry Crumb is one of three new items of SMH Fine
Foods, Inc., (Boston,
MA) baker of Hurley's Boston Soda Breads. According to onlypunjab.com (11/13/04),
"You will love the way a rich layer of streusel navigates its way
throughout a maze of fresh plump blueberries..." The bread is available in 1.25 lb. and 2.5 lb. loaves.
September 2004
President's Choice® Blueberry Cheesecake
Crunch Cookie consists of crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with creamy
blueberry cheesecake filling. Two cookies (32 g) contain 160
calories. The cookies contain concentrated blueberry juice and
blueberries.
Creamed Blueberry Honey spread for toast and bagels is a
blend of honey and "pure blueberries." It is sold by Old North State
Apiaries in 12 oz. jars. A review on the website
(www.beeguys.com) says, "It has the consistency of a
light nut butter and is a lovely bluish honey color and it smells
wonderful."
August 2004
Gelato Massimo (Watsonville, CA)
carries about 100 gelato flavors. Made with milk, cream, sugar and dextrose
plus fruit, spices, liquor and chocolate flavors which vary based on Gelato
Maker, Massimo Caporale's creativity. Massimo uses natural colors and flavorings.
Included in the company line up is blueberry gelato.
July 2004
 Yoplait UltraT Low Carb
Lifestyle blueberry yogurt is new to the General Mills Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
line up. The container retails at 89 cents and comes in a 6 oz
size. Dairy Foods (June 2004, p. 26)
describes the introduction of Yoplait® UltraT
(General Mills, MN) as ready-to-eat, "creamy, fruity cultured dairy
option with 70% fewer carbohydrates and sugar than regular low-fat
yogurt." One of the four varieties is Blueberry Crème.
June 2004
 Nutraceuticals World (June 2004, p. 66) reports on a new blueberry bagel
in its line of allergen-free baked goods from Enjoy Life Foods (Chicago, IL).
"Made with all-natural ingredients, the blueberry bagel contains 3 grams
of fiber, 5 grams of protein and 360 mg of omega 3s in each
serving."
Dairy Foods (June 2004, p. 14) HP
Hood has acquired the low-carbohydrate dairy brand LeCarb from
Southwest Foods (Tyler, TX). Among its line of frozen
desserts, milk drinks and yogurts is blueberry. LeCarb was introduced in
2002 and 2003 by Southwest, which is owned by Brookshire Grocery Co.
according to the article.
May 2004
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Go MixT by Balance Bar® (Ryebrook, NY)
is call an "energy snack mix" It
comes in Mixed Berry Crisp flavor. The 1.58 oz. packet contains dried
blueberries.
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This whole grain blueberry
pancake mix is perfect for the outdoors. Available through REI, just add water
and mix in the foil bag that the mix comes in.
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Here is another
outdoor breakfast concept. It is Mountain House®
Granola with Blueberries and Milk Entree. The product contains
freeze-dried blueberries. Mountain House® also has a Blueberry
Cheesecake Dessert that contains blueberry sauce and blueberry powder.
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Dairy Foods (May 2004, p. 31) reports on a new yogurt from Glico
Dairy (Japan)
that "meets the demands of consumers seeking something that is both
healthy and indulgent." This "probiotic
yogurt with bifidobacterium" is made with
"whole blueberries (a valuable source of antioxidative
polyphenols) and five fruit juices" and it is
"finished off with white rum." Packaged in 100g containers, with a
"separate cup for the fruit-based sauce."
Mooberry Blueberry Milk is here! According to
BevNet.com (5/20/04), Promised Land Dairy (San Antonio, TX)
has brought back what it calls its "most popular seasonal flavor"
-- blueberry.
Hot off the press
is a new blueberry tea called, Inko's Blueberry
White Tea, according to BevNet.com (5/11/04). (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) According to the release, "Blueberry captures
the plump taste of ripe blueberries." Uses "all-natural blueberry
extracts."
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Go MixT by Balance Bar® (Ryebrook, NY)
is call an "energy snack mix" It
comes in Mixed Berry Crisp flavor. The 1.58 oz. packet contains dried
blueberries.
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Little BitesT Blueberry Muffins by Entenmann's®, Inc. (Totowa, NJ)
comes in a box that contains five individual pouches of bite-sized
blueberry muffin snacks -- great for big and little hands!
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Biochem has a "Lo Carb Breakfast Bar" called Blueberry Muffin.
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April 2004
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Advant Edge® Carb Control
Nutrition Bar - Blueberry contains "4 g. impact carbs."
This 60 g. fruit filled bar contains dried blueberries. Manufactured
by EAS Inc. Entenmann's®, a division of George Weston Bakeries, Inc. (Bayshore, LI), has introduced a new line of baked
sweets, called Entenmann's Carb CountingT, to meet the needs of America's carb-conscious consumers. Developed under the
guidance of Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., according to a press release (PRNewswire, 4/1/04), one of the products is Blueberry
Breakfast Muffins. Described as "moist and tasty" and "an
ideal breakfast option" each muffin has 9 grams
net carbs.
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size=-1>Flax-O-Meal® Quick Bread &
Muffin Mix is called "Blueberrylicious."
Each low carb muffin contains 3 net grams of carbs. The product has 10 g of protein per
muffin.
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This SciTech
Nutrition Vanilla Very Berry protein shake mix
(1.1 lb.) contains real fruit pieces and is described as "ideal for
low-carb diets" and "perfect for
breakfast."
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Snapple-a-DayT has a blueberry beverage for the low carbohydrate
consumer. Called, "Blueberry," the beverage has 24 vitamins
and minerals and net 9 g. carbohydrates.
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FUZET Mixed Berry
drink includes blueberry juice on the label. It is fortified with
seven different vitamins plus calcium. It is like drinking a vitamin.
(www.fuzbev.com) Contains "no high fructose corn syrup,"
"no preservatives," "no artificial colors."
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This Carb SolutionsT Blueberry
Muffin & Bread Mix for low carb diets
contains 7 net carbs. According to the ingredient listing, the mix contains: "Sweetened
and Flavored Blueberries (Dried Blueberries, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Natural
Flavor)."
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CarbXtract Bagels (Blueberry)
received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by synergy-diet.com staff. (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) According to their
review, "The current version is the sixth generation with vast
improvement on taste and prolonged shelf-life. They freeze well and
toast even better." Included in the ingredients are
blueberries. There is also a proprietary blend of almond meal, whole
wheat flour, unbleached flour, soy flour, oat flour and sesame flour.
A serving is one-half bagel (9.8 g. total carbs
and 67 calories).
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Delmonte® has
"Nature's Goodness" Apples and
Blueberries baby food. Ingredients list: apples, blueberries,
ascorbic acid, and Vitamin C. That's all.
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Earth's Best Apples
and Blueberries contains organic fruits and is
Kosher. Distributed by the Hain-Celestial
Group, Inc.
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Gerber Products Co.
has a new two pack of Apple Blueberry. Package is microwavable.
"Contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives."
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Gerber Products Co.
has a new two pack of Banana Mixed Berrues (noted
on the label as "100% Fruit"). Also on the label:
"Contains Natural fruit sugars only."
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March 2004
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Izze® Beverage Company
(Boulder, CO) www.isse.com (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) is extending its
product line with a new flavor, sparkling blueberry. The company is
unveiling the blueberry flavor at the NASFT Fancy Food show in Chicago, May 2-4,
according to a release in BevNET (4/30/04).
Inspired by European sodas. these carbonated
beverages contain a blend of 100 percent fruit juice and sparkling water,
and have no added sugars, caffeine, preservatives or artificial flavors.
According to a press release posted on BevNET (3/19/04), (By clicking on this
address you will be leaving the USHBC site.)each single-serve 12
oz. bottle of IZZE Sparkling Fruit Juice "combines a full serving of
fruit with the hydration of carbonated, natural spring water."
In the US,
the product is sold nationally at Harry & David and in Wild Oats
Markets It is available regionally in Whole
Foods, natural foods stores, delis, and restaurants. A 16 oz. bottle
is in the works. An 8 oz can is available for use in institutional
foodservice. According to another company press release (2/24/04), (By clicking on
this address you will be leaving the USHBC site.) "Each serving
contains 70% fruit juice and 30% sparkling water, with no additional
ingredients, no refined sugars or high fructose corn syrups."
The beverage is available to students in the Boulder Valley
School District as an
alternative to sweetened sodas.
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The Blueberry Cheesecake KetoT Bar is sold as a low carb product. Each 65 g bar has 24 g. protein and 2 g.
"effective" carbohydrate count.
According to the ingredient statement the bar contains blueberry pieces.
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Puffins cereal-maker
Barbara's Bakery makes Puffins Cereal
& Milk Bars, which are all natural, with no trans fat, artificial additives or
preservatives. Each purchase supports the Audubon Society's Project
Puffin. One of the four bar flavors is blueberry yogurt.
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Georgia blueberry producers have created a brand new
product, Baxley Sunbelt Blueberry Cider. The 32 fl. oz. (946 ml)
pasteurized beverage is a refreshing treat. For information: Baxley
Sunbelt Blueberry Inc., 1821
MLK Avenue, Baxley, GA 31513,
ph. 912-367-2555.
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Kellogg's Fruit
Harvest cereal contains a bounty of freeze dried
blueberries and strawberries. Blueberries add sparkle to this cereal
delight.
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Lowfat Blueberry Kefir from
Lifeway contains "10 Life and Active Probiotic Cultures." The product uses bluebery juice concentrate and contains no
preservatives. (www.kefir.com)
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Yummy chocolate
covered blueberries from Valley View Blueberries! (http://valleyviewblueberries.com/products.htm)
Check out the variety of blueberry products, such as, spice blueberry jam,
cinnamon and honey spread, amaretto blueberry glaze, and blueberry pie
filling and topping.
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Quakers has a baked
Blueberry product in its Crisp'um line.
This sweet cracker snack has bits of blueberry throughout!
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Here is a nice way
to start the day! This cherry berry combination from Trader Joes
contains lots of blueberries.
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February 2004
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Island Juice
Company in Southern Oregon has two
blueberry containing smoothies: The Medley (apple, blueberry, banana and
raspberry) and Berry Splash (a combination of blueberry, raspberry, and
strawberry). Extras are offered such as, gingseng,
soy protein, calcium with magnesium, multi-vitamin, and pollen with royal
jelly, according to Rogue River News (2/27/04). The
concept for Island Juice was developed by company founder Jake Husel (Medford,
OR) and his father.
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Pantry Magic Gourmet
(Hopkinton, MA) carries a blueberry English
muffin. The huge muffins, created by Sandra
Story, cost $1.50 each. These gourmet muffins are said to have a
slightly finer crumb than the typical English muffin available in the
grocery store. To order call Pantry Magic Gourmet at 508-435-5841.
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Crunchy Blueberry
Snack Toast from Jacobsen's Toast, Division of Log House Foods, Inc. (Plymouth, MN) is "Low Fat, No Cholesterol, and Low
Sodium." Toast pieces have a blueberry swirl and are dusted with
sugar sprinkles.
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January 2004
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Arizona Beverage Co. (Cincinnati, OH)
has introduced a "No Carb"
Blueberry Green Tea with natural fruit flavors for national
distribution. The 20 oz. glass bottle contains 10 calories per 8 oz.
serving.
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