Drinks, Snacks, and Sweets: The Best New Products You Need to Taste in 2015

We look forward to the Winter Fancy Food Show all year, not because we get to stuff our faces, but because it's an excellent way to sample all the new and notable food products. Drinks, snacks, sauces, sweets, and more: these are the supermarket and specialty foods you need to try for yourself.

Zena's Sass! Sassy Almond-Sesame Sauce
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Zena's Sass! Sassy Almond-Sesame Sauce

Like peanut sauce for those who don't actually like peanuts, Zena's Sass! Almond would be the perfect complement to satay and spring rolls.

Vosges Red Hawaiian Salted Caramel Marshmallows
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Vosges Red Hawaiian Salted Caramel Marshmallows

Vosges Red Hawaiian Salted Caramel Marshmallows pack pretty much everything we love — salty and so-dark-it's-almost-burnt caramel, springy marshmallows, and dark chocolate — into one bite-size package.

Health-Ade Kombucha
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Health-Ade Kombucha

Meet our latest obsession: Health-Ade California Grape Kombucha.

Epic Uncured Bacon Jerky Bites
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Epic Uncured Bacon Jerky Bites

Epic Uncured Bacon Jerky Bites are like jerky for those who don't love conventional jerky's leathery, tough-to-chew texture. Plus, who doesn't want another excuse to eat bacon?

Mother in Law's Kimchi Sesame Gochujang
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Mother in Law's Kimchi Sesame Gochujang

From our favorite kimchi brand comes another Korean staple done just right, Mother in Law's Kimchi Sesame Gochujang.

Clif Family Winery Lemon Ginger Almonds
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Clif Family Winery Lemon Ginger Almonds

Combine exceptionally high-quality almonds, zesty lemon flavor, and a pinch of candied ginger, and you have Clif Family Winery Lemon Ginger Almonds, a salty-sweet snack we adore.

Jeni's Red Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
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Jeni's Red Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

We've yet to meet a Jeni's flavor we don't love, and Jeni's Red Raspberry Frozen Yogurt is no exception. It's just as smooth as the famed shop's ice cream but with an unmistakably yogurt-y tang and plenty of juicy raspberry flavor.

Rishi Turmeric Ginger Herbal Blend
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Rishi Turmeric Ginger Herbal Blend

Rishi Turmeric Ginger Herbal Blend is like a cozy, invigorating hug. We also love that it skips the addition of Stevia that many turmeric teas include; instead, it gets its slightly sweet flavor from licorice root.

Eat Well Embrace Life Zesty Sriracha Carrot Hummus
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Eat Well Embrace Life Zesty Sriracha Carrot Hummus

If you already snack on carrots dipped in hummus, Eat Well Embrace Life Zesty Sriracha Carrot Hummus will no doubt win you over. The carrot adds sweetness while the sriracha adds zing.

Boat Street Pickles Pickled Raisins
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Boat Street Pickles Pickled Raisins

Vinegar-plumped raisins completely changed our kale salad game, so when we saw pickled raisins from Renee Erickson, the same restaurateur who wrote the kale salad recipe, we had high hopes. Our hunch was spot-on; they're plump, juicy, and tangy, and they would be wonderful on a pork chop or as part of a cheese plate.

Steve's Speculoos Cookie Butter Dairy-Free Ice Cream
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Steve's Speculoos Cookie Butter Dairy-Free Ice Cream

Just because you're dairy free doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to enjoy treats like cookie butter ice cream! Steve's Speculoos Cookie Butter Dairy-Free Ice Cream starts with an organic coconut cream base flavored with speculoos cookie butter and churned with chunks of gingerbread cookie. It's outrageously creamy for being vegan.

Ficoco
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Ficoco

If you've ever wished that fig spreads were a touch less sweet, Ficoco is the preserve for you. Rather than tasting overtly chocolaty, it has cocoa, which brings just enough bitterness to round things out.

Hint Pineapple Water
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Hint Pineapple Water

Most flavored waters taste flat or, worse, artificial, but not Hint Pineapple Water, which brings the fresh flavor.

Banana Joe Sriracha Chili
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Banana Joe Sriracha Chili

While the combination of flavors may sound odd, Banana Joe Sriracha Chili chips are anything but; they're just the right combination of spice and sweetness.

Yakami Orchard Yuzu Marmalade
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Yakami Orchard Yuzu Marmalade

Less bitter and more floral than traditional orange marmalade, Yakami Orchard Yuzu Marmalade would be an excellent addition to breakfast, cheese plates, or anywhere else a little sweet citrus is needed.

CC Made Pumpkin Spice Caramels
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CC Made Pumpkin Spice Caramels

We've tried just about everything there is in the world of pumpkin spice products, so when we say that CC Made Pumpkin Spice Caramels are tops, that's exceptionally high praise. Toasted pepitas, a just-right hit of pumpkin spice, a salty punch, and a texture somewhere between chewy and soft make these a winner.

Angie's Boom Chicka Puff White Cheddar
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Angie's Boom Chicka Puff White Cheddar

Like Pirate's Booty but cheesier (and, frankly, better), Angie's Boom Chicka Puff White Cheddar is dangerously good.

Glossop's No. 6
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Glossop's No. 6

We can't wait to experiment with Glossop's No. 6, a brown sugar, ginger, and lime syrup, behind the (home) bar.

Tillamook Salted Butterscotch Ice Cream
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Tillamook Salted Butterscotch Ice Cream

Butterscotch is like a milkier, molasses-y caramel, and Tillamook Salted Butterscotch Ice Cream is like having the classic sundae done up for you in a pint.

Just in Time Gourmet Key Lime Cheesecake
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Just in Time Gourmet Key Lime Cheesecake

Parties and game days are awesome opportunities to whip up some Just in Time Gourmet Key Lime Cheesecake. The mix tastes just as authentic as the homemade stuff but can be molded into a cheese ball and served with graham crackers for easy dipping.

Fage Classic Lemon Fruyo
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Fage Classic Lemon Fruyo

A little cane sugar and strands of lemon peel brighten up the classic lemon flavor of Fage’s new Fruyo line.

Pacific Beach Child’s Play Peanut Butter Spread
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Pacific Beach Child’s Play Peanut Butter Spread

Peanut butter, chocolate, and M&M's join forces for the fun-to-eat Pacific Beach Child’s Play Peanut Butter Spread .

Olivelle Sweet Cream Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Olivelle Sweet Cream Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oil that tastes buttery? Olivelle Sweet Cream Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil is completely addictive and authentically flavored as the oil contains a natural butter extract. We can't wait to cook with it for lighter yet rich-tasting fare.

Ito En Oi Ocha (Unsweetened Green Tea With Roasted Rice)
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Ito En Oi Ocha (Unsweetened Green Tea With Roasted Rice)

This year, Ito En will release bottles of Oi Ocha genmaicha or green tea with roasted rice. This tea tastes like popcorn, which means we can’t wait for it to hit store shelves.

Pop Art Tandoori Yogurt Popcorn
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Pop Art Tandoori Yogurt Popcorn

Sriracha isn’t the only red spice flavoring snacks. Pop Art Tandoori Yogurt Popcorn tastes exactly like the tandoori spices used in the famous Indian chicken with a slight tang from the yogurt powder.

Republic of Tea Biodynamic Organic Ginger
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Republic of Tea Biodynamic Organic Ginger

The cold months beg for warming ginger tea, but whether you are traveling or at work, sometimes brewing the fresh root isn’t possible. A grand substitute is Republic of Tea Biodynamic Organic Ginger, which tastes as spicy and robust as a fresh cup.

Downton Abbey Lady Cora’s Evening Tea
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Downton Abbey Lady Cora’s Evening Tea

We adore Downton Abbey teas and are excited to learn that Republic of Tea has expanded the lineup. Our favorite? Lady Cora's Evening Tea combines chamomile and lemon balm for a truly tranquil cup.

Califia Almond Milk Creamer
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Califia Almond Milk Creamer

Califia Almond Milk’s adding a new lineup of creamers, which taste as sweet and creamy as conventional ones but are vegan and contain a short and easy-to-pronounce list of ingredients.

Biena Habanero Chickpea Snacks
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Biena Habanero Chickpea Snacks

In addition to lentil chips, we’re seeing more and more of crunchy, roasted chickpeas. Spice fans, meet your match: Biena Habanero Chickpea Snacks.