Specialty Foods For Tots

Older folks (that would be 18+) are purchasing more food/drink items from smaller companies with a transparent supply chain, better quality ingredients- sustainably sourced, closed loop packaged and -maybe most importantly for buyers-  that are superior tasting - for slightly added (or same) costs.

No wonder these indie brands are being bought up by large consumer packaged companies-who cannot conjure up 'like' offerings as nimbly.

Baby foods for humans-may not get the Instagram social media influencers marketing campaigns (yet) -like furry babies pet foods-but a walk down any grocery store aisles reflects the changes of food preferences -the same as adult eats.

New products:

From a couple (Megan + Keith Rowe) inspired to feed their offspring-White Leaf Provisions adds oomph to certified USDA organic baby food with its travel friendly assortment of Demeter certified biodynamic® and "regeneratively farmed™- shelf stable Apple+ sauces and vegetable/fruit pureés.

 FYI: Biodynamic means no chemicals or insect control pesticides or harsh oils (like Neet Oil) -which believe it or not-are sometimes permitted to be used in USDA Organic products. IMO-a higher standard of purity -that's more common in Europe (wineries in particular) and countries like Brazil (coffee). Hence "Organic Elevated."

Bonus points TERRACYCLE packaging-BPA FREE TOO

 Taste wise-one may not want to 'just' buy these for the little ones-as we shared two White Leaf Provisions' samples with a group of AARP eligible hikers recently-who all loved the Apple Cinnamon and Apple Peach sauces that conveniently come in a re-sealable cup (ha ha not that we needed to re-seal). Authentic flavors-real deal fruit -it is obvious...and the cinnamon hint is just right for tots-not overwhelming. AND naturally sweet.

 White Leak Provisions pureés - have a similar consistency to their apple sauces (tad thinner for slurpy-sipping)-and come in winning combos- Mango, Carrot, Banana...Carrot, Sweet Potato, Pea,...Apple Sweet Potato Red Beet...and Pear, Banana, Kiwi. Naturally palatable sweet-(of course-grown in nutrient rich soils without artificial help besides Mother Nature) ---so fussy ones will happily love. Simple feeding too-no spoons to wash-and of course- nutritious and easily digestible.

Athlete Essentials- ultra marathoners-long distance endurance athletes who opt for  baby foods to at least partially fuel their physical efforts - should check out delicious White Leaf Provisions-conveniently available online by the case.

Peanuts -Proven Nutrition

 Severely malnourished,  at-risk children have very special needs when it comes to providing digestible -nutrition packed -easily portable eats (RUFT foods)...to alleviate their hunger.
One organization we saw at the recent Fancy Food show-was non-profit EDESIANUTRITION.Org -and sister company MeWe- with its assortment of tasty nut butters (peanut based) in convenient single serve packets-with proceeds benefiting the non-profit.

MeWe Nutrition packets are a tot approved way to intro-tiny ones to peanuts. Smart idea, healthy protein, great tasting- and  a way to support a worthy mission to feed those in need. Available in three flavors Berry Coconut, Apple Cinnamon and Banana Coconut. Currently available at Stop & Shop and online.