Editor’s Top Pick: 2023 Products of the Year
LOVO LOVO made history this year, launching the first ever line of vegan milk chocolate bars, featuring all the creaminess & joy of milk chocolate, PLUS hints of delicious plant milk flavors consumers know and love: Almondmilk, Coconutmilk, Hazelnut Milk & Oatmilk. This category disruptor took a bite out of the massive milk chocolate market by understanding what motivates consumers here most: Deliciousness & Temptation. Swiss-made, LOVO is 100% Plant-Based, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Rainforest Alliance certified. To stand out, LOVO meticulously designed eco-friendly packaging to resonate with today’s modern consumers.
Lux Ice Not all ice is created equal. Lux Ice has created proprietary technology to provide premium, slow-melt, tasteless spheres with glass-like clarity for the ultimate drink experience! Lux Ice offers those in the hospitality industry many advantages. First, the product is pre-packaged and ready to use. This improves employee productivity by eliminating the need for employees to spend time making craft ice. Next, slow melting ice means less dilution and less diluted drinks can result in more sales. The beautiful product makes it easier to create buzzworthy cocktails that guests will want to post to social media, thus improving brand awareness and driving repeat business. Finally, Lux Ice has recently become the first and only dedicated craft ice company to receive food safe accreditation from the International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA).
Maazah Mango Chutney As first-generation Afghan Americans growing up in the Midwest, food served as a vital link to Yasameen and Sheilla’s Middle Eastern heritage. Inspired by their mom’s magic green chutney recipe, they launched Maazah, meaning flavor in Farsi. They handcrafted mom’s sauces and sold them across Minnesota at farmers markets and co-ops. Since those humble beginnings, they have skyrocketed into the CPG scene, winning Kroger’s Go Fresh and Local Supplier Accelerator program and Expo West Pitch Slam. This prestigious recognition has served as a catalyst, propelling their growth and expanding their presence in the market. The brand has demonstrated an impressive trajectory since its start and is available at more than 200 retail doors nationwide with more stores in line for 2024. Building on the tremendous success of their clean and better-for-you sauces, Maazah is using their platform to re-imagine a contemporary Middle Eastern food brand.
Made Simpli Simpli Press Simpli Press redefines the French press coffee experience, offering a clean and superior brew with every use. This innovative coffee maker boasts a patented double filter and coffee basket system, ensuring a smooth, rich cup without any grit—streamlining the morning ritual. With precise, pre-measured brewing guidelines and an environmentally friendly design free from disposables, Simpli Press not only simplifies coffee-making but also supports sustainability. Each purchase contributes 10% of profits to aid underserved communities, blending luxury with social responsibility. Discover the joy of mess-free, café-quality coffee at home with Simpli Press.
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