Carbone Adds 5 Pasta Sauces to Its Line
Carbone Fine Food
Following a record-breaking 2024 with over 18 million jars sold, Carbone Fine Food has announced the addition of five pasta sauce flavors: Sweet Pepper & Onion, Mediterranean Marinara, Black Truffle Alfredo, Mac & Cheese Alfredo and Lemon Pepper Alfredo. The new releases are the latest creations by acclaimed chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi as they continue to reinterpret classic Italian-American cuisine through a contemporary culinary lens. The new flavors expand the Carbone sauce portfolio to seventeen flavors.
“Carbone is young, modern-chef driven, and in the zeitgeist,” said CEO Eric Skae. “Our new flavor creations are bold, authentic and uniquely delicious. They reinforce our position as a category innovation driver and the fastest-growing sauce in the nation.”
Crafted with the same care and premium ingredients used in their renowned restaurants, these sauces bring inventive chef-quality dishes to life at home.
- Sweet Pepper & Onion combines the caramelized flavor of roasted peppers and sauteed onions with the sweetness of 100% Italian tomatoes and rosemary.
- Mediterranean Marinara introduces flavors of Southern Italy by bringing together a savory medley of black olives and capers with 100% Italian tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs.
- Black Truffle Alfredo is a rich and creamy blend of Parmesan and Romano Cheeses with Black Truffles.
- Mac & Cheese Alfredo offers a rich blend of aged white cheddar cheese, cream, butter, and spices.
- Lemon Pepper Alfredo combines a creamy blend of Parmesan and Romano cheeses complemented with the perfect balance of cracked black pepper and fresh lemon.
“As always, we’re focused on making it easy for people to enjoy incredible meals at home,” said chef Mario Carbone. “These five new sauces make good on our promise to bring bold, exciting flavors to the table with the same quality and care that’s at the heart of everything we do.”
All five flavors are available nationwide at Whole Foods Market and will roll out at additional retailers in the coming months. Consumers can purchase all Carbone Fine Food products online nationally at both Amazon and https://carbonefinefood.com/.
For more information, visit https://carbonefinefood.com/ or follow on Instagram and TikTok at @carbonefinefood.
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Bitchin’ Sauce Launches Single-Serve Chipotle Packaging
Bitchin’ Sauce, the award-winning almond dip brand, is excited to introduce new single-serve Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce. At 1.75 ounces, they are perfectly sized for on-the-go convenience, making them ideal for dipping, spreading, and smothering everything from sandwiches and wraps to chips and veggies. Packed with bold, smoky flavor, they offer a quick and easy way to elevate any food.
Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce offers classic Southwest heat with bold, smokey spices, made from chipotle peppers and raw California almonds. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and free from artificial ingredients, this dip is rich in umami, low-carb, Kosher, and Project Non-GMO certified. Perfect for a range of dietary preferences, it empowers customers to elevate their meals with flavor, nutrition, and convenience.
“Our goal is to create sauces that are not only packed with bold flavor but also with real, high-quality ingredients that anyone can enjoy,” says Starr Edwards, Founder and CEO of Bitchin’ Sauce. “The convenient single-serve packaging is the perfect size for people on the go, making it easier than ever to enjoy the sauce they love – anytime, anywhere.”
As demand for plant-based and healthier options continues to grow, Bitchin’ Sauce is committed to crafting almond-based dips made from high-quality ingredients, free from gums and emulsifiers. New single-serve Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce aims to provide consumers with nutritious, flavorful choices that align with their lifestyles.
Single-serve Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce is now available in restaurants, food service operators, and retailers, such as Starbucks, Meta’s Canteen, and UNFI, making it easy to enjoy bold, nutritious flavors wherever you are. It offers tasty, healthy options for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free eaters, or anyone seeking flavorful, nutritious choices anytime.
Founded 14 years ago at a lone farmers market stand, Bitchin’ Sauce pioneered the nut-based dip movement, creating a whole new category of almond spreads. The brand takes pride in using only high-quality ingredients, ensuring that every flavor is gluten-free, vegan, Project Non-GMO certified, and totally Bitchin’. This commitment meets the growing demand for better-for-you options, appealing to everyone seeking delicious ways to dip, spread, and smother. Their award-winning dips are available in over 17,000 stores worldwide such as Costco, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, and more. Try their creamy dips on your favorite savory foods — from fish tacos to Bitchin’ Burgers! Sold in the refrigerated dip section.
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Heinz Releases ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Accessories
In the lead up to the highly anticipated theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine”, in U.S. theaters, fans (and even the stars of the movie!) have noticed something special about the signature red and yellow suits of the film’s title characters – they look a lot like another iconic duo: Heinz Ketchup and Mustard. For the first time ever, Heinz announces the release of limited-edition collectibles that let fans accessorize their ketchup and mustard bottles to resemble Deadpool and Wolverine.
Created in collaboration with the film, the collectibles include Deadpool’s signature mask, suit, and most importantly, katanas, made specifically for HEINZ Ketchup bottles. For the mustard lovers, their bottles will feature Wolverine’s iconic claws, suit, mask. As the heroes of barbecue season, Heinz Ketchup and Mustard now have the superhero armor to match their silver screen counterparts.
“After seeing the conversation on social media highlighting the similarities between our two iconic duos – Deadpool & Wolverine and Heinz Ketchup & Mustard – we knew we had to team up with the film,” says Lizzy Goodman, brand communications manager for Heinz U.S. at The Kraft Heinz Company. “Once we made that connection – we couldn’t unsee it – as these similarities go beyond color. One’s sweet, one’s zesty. Everybody has a favorite, but really, they’re better together. And most importantly, whether at the movie theater or a cookout, both duos play starring roles in an epic summer.”
The collectibles celebrate the great lengths fans will go to in order to show their love for both Heinz and the film, including dressing up as life-size HEINZ Ketchup and Mustard Bottles or cosplaying as Deadpool and Wolverine. With this limited-edition release, Heinz turns this behavior on its head, making mealtime even more enjoyable for condiment lovers and superhero afficionados everywhere.
The collectibles release is a part of a larger collaboration between Heinz and Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine”. Inspired by the truth that fans can’t unsee – the similarity between the two iconic duos – the campaign launches with a short film featuring a custom voiceover by Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds. The film starts out like a new spot for “Deadpool & Wolverine”, but quickly morphs into an ad for Heinz Ketchup & Mustard. In his classic fourth wall-breaking style, Reynolds (as Deadpool) comes to the shocking realization that he and Wolverine look exactly like HEINZ Ketchup & Mustard bottles.
“I don’t spend much time on the internet,” says Reynolds, actor, writer and producer of “Deadpool & Wolverine”. “When my assistant faxed me a photocopy of a memo (he spelled it ‘meme’ – ugh, assistants amirite?) wherein Deadpool and Wolverine were identified as a Heinz Ketchup and Mustard bottle, respectively, I thought nothing of it and went back to my book and tea. But the faxes kept on coming! So, the idea was hatched to actually partner with Heinz to bring this memo to life. Huzzah!”
The company will release a select number of the “Deadpool & Wolverine”-inspired ketchup and mustard collectibles in the U.S. via social media in the upcoming weeks. Further details on how to get a set will be announced soon, so keep an eye on Instagram.
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