Hain Celestial Debuts Over 100 New Products at Natural Products Expo West

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. debuted over 100 new products at Natural Products Expo West, which was held March 11-13 in Anaheim, Calif.  

"As a company known for setting the standard for organic, natural and better-for-you products since the 1990s, we are proud of our brands and our new product innovation, which solidifies our leadership in the organic and natural, health and wellness space," says Irwin D. Simon, founder, president and chief executive officer of Hain Celestial. "Our best-in-class organic, non-GMO sourcing capabilities and our ability to identify emerging and significant consumer trends resonate with consumers and our customers across all generations with our food, beverage, snack, protein and personal care products."

Selected new product innovation from Hain Celestial includes: 

Arrowhead Mills has introduced new re-sealable bags and two cold cereals: Organic Vanilla Sunrise Blend with Kamut Flakes and Amaranth Clusters with Almonds and Flax Seeds and Organic Maple Morning Blend with Kamut Flakes and Spelt Clusters with Sunflower and Chia Seeds, each with whole grains and six-grams of protein and five-grams of fiber per serving.

The BluePrint brand added a Organic Vegetable & Fruit Drink line crafted with cold pressed juice from fruits and vegetables, designed to address key benefits identified by consumers while expanding into four new categories focused on function and real food nutrition. BluePrint also launched Kombucha, ready-to-drink Tea, Vinegar Tonic and Dry Tea. BluePrint continues to innovate its core 16 green fluid ounce products with Watercress Warrior and Dandelion Drive vegetable and fruit drinks.

The Celestial Seasonings brand offers innovative new products in popular herbal and green tea lines with Sleepytime Mint, Sangria Zinger and Spiced Vanilla Herbal Teas; Ginger Green and Matcha Green Teas, and three Fair Trade Organic Green Teas: Pure Green, Jasmine Green and Lemongrass Green Teas. In conjunction with Keurig, Celestial Lattes introduced Dirty Chai Tea Espresso K-Cup Pods.

The DREAM brand plant-based beverage offerings have expanded in the refrigerated category with Ultimate Almond Beverages, which contain four times more almonds for more protein in every 8-ounce serving than Almond Dream Original for a rich and creamy tasting beverage. DREAM also introduced three new product lines for the shelf-stable section—Ultimate Almond Beverages, Boosted Beverages and Rice DREAM with Coconut, an extension of the Rice DREAM line.

DREAM frozen novelties has expanded with two new Almond Dream Bites flavors:  Peppermint and Pumpkin Spice, indulgent bite size frozen nuggets made with almonds and coated with rich chocolate.

Earth's Best has introduced a new packaging design and innovation in infant feeding and kids meals including Earth's Best Organic Homestyle Meal Pouches, inspired by classic meal time favorites–Chicken Pot Pie, Cheesy Pasta with Veggies and Turkey Quinoa Apple Sweet Potato. Earth's Best brand of kids frozen products has also expanded with Stuffed Bites: Egg, Cheese & Spinach; Chicken & White Bean Chili and Beef, Cheese & Vegetable Taco and Veggie Medley Nuggets made from carrots, green beans and spinach.

Ella's Kitchen brand nutritious organic drink options have expanded with Organic Aloe Water Juice Blend Drinks, a drink with naturally hydrating aloe and just five-grams of sugar per 6.75 fluid ounce serving. Ella's Kitchen HPP Organic Raw Juice Pressies are cold pressed juice blend drinks that are pasteurized by pressure, never heated, to help keep more nutrients and flavor.

The Empire Kosher poultry brand has introduced deli meats, natural and certified kosher, with no antibiotics ever, including Pre-Sliced and Bulk Deli Turkey, Chicken Franks, Turkey Bacon and Chicken Sausage in Mild Italian, Hot Italian and Spicy Apple Chicken varieties. Empire Kosher has also introduced children's frozen chicken bites and chicken and turkey burgers. 

FreeBird brand has introduced natural, with no antibiotics ever, frozen quarter-pound burgers—Lightly-Seasoned Chicken, Lightly Seasoned Turkey and Mediterranean-Style Chicken with feta cheese and savory spices. 

The Greek Gods brand has unveiled a high protein Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Chia Seeds, available in four flavors: Blackberry, Peach, Strawberry and Vanilla.

The Imagine brand has a strong soup position for fall 2016 that features Imagine Cauliflower & Potato Creamy Soup and two Imagine Asian-style Noodle Chunky Soups: Ginger Miso and Soy-Ginger Chicken & Edamame. Imagine has also debuted Organic Ramen and Miso Broth and Imagine Bone Broth available in Chicken and Hearth, a combination of chicken, beef and turkey.

The MaraNatha brand has introduced No Sugar or No Salt Added, No Stir Almond Butter, made with two simple ingredients: dry roasted almonds and palm oil so that no stirring is required. The brand's palm oil is verified by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

The Plainville Farms brand has expanded its deli meat lineup with no antibiotics ever including Certified Organic Beef Franks, Pre-sliced Certified Organic Chicken Breast and Organic Turkey Bacon featuring the brand's new logo and packaging. Plainville Farms has also expanded its fresh organic product line with Organic Lean Ground Turkey.

Spectrum brand has introduced three Non-Aerosol Oil Sprays with no propellants—Extra Virgin Olive Oil and White Truffle Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Avocado Oil. The brand's extra virgin olive oil is sourced from a family-owned olive grove in the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Spectrum Sriracha Mayonnaise enhances every bite with its spicy, bold flavor and creamy, feathery light texture, say company officials.

TERRA has added Real Freeze Dried Fruit to its portfolio, simple ingredients with the taste of real fruit in a convenient shelf stable format. TERRA Real Freeze Dried Fruit is available in two varieties: Honey-Infused Fuji Apples and Tropical Fruit Blend with coconut oil and made with pineapple, mango and banana.

The Tilda brand has introduced Wholegrain Brown Basmati Rice & Quinoa, classic brown basmati rice grown in the foothills of the Himalayas combined with nutritious quinoa. While WestSoy by Yves Seitan Salad Topper is a convenient blend of seitan cubes with a delicious Mediterranean sauce, with 21 grams of protein per serving. Yves Veggie Cuisine Jackfruit Pulled BBQ is nutritious shredded jackfruit with a tangy and tasty BBQ sauce—vegan and cholesterol free. 

Hain Celestial also featured personal care products at Expo West. Its Alba Botanica brand offers Body in the Buff freshly-fragranced, biodegradable body scrubs; Very Emollient Mineral Sunscreen Sprays for reef-safe, broad spectrum SPF 35 sun protection; and Cooling Aloe Burn Relief Spray for instant, pain relieving treatment of sunburned skin. 

The Avalon Organics brand offers Intense Defense with Vitamin C Detoxifying Facial Towelettes, which cleanse, tone and hydrate in one step; Antioxidant Facial Oil, which is crafted to protect skin from environmental stressors; Intense Defense Sheer Moisture SPF 10, a daily moisturizer with mineral sunscreen for incidental UV exposure; Wrinkle Therapy Cleansing Oil, which helps to reduce fine lines; Brilliant Balance Purifying Facial Towelettes, hypo-allergenic and dermatologist tested; and Damage Control Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, which help to resist the visual signs of aging hair, leaving it soft and shiny.

JASÖN brand has introduced indulgent, nourishing Foaming Shower Oils that instantly transform into moisturizing, cleansing foams. The Gentle Basics line offers clinically-tested, hypoallergenic hydration for people with dry, sensitive skin while the Total Protection Sea Salt Mouth Rinse cares for the whole mouth and freshens breath with a Cool Mint flavor. Dry Spray Deodorants deliver quick-dry, 24-hour odor protection, available in three fresh scents; and JASÖN Men, a new line featuring Dry Spray Deodorant, Stick Deodorant and All-in-One Body Wash, which provides just-for-Men personal care, each one with the same woodsy fragrance.

The Queen Helene brand has introduced 100 percent Coconut Oil, rich in antioxidant vitamin E and polyphenols that are beneficial to skin, hair and nails. 

Hain Celestial's products will be coming to market now through the end of 2016 and sold in selected markets in the United States.