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Deli Market News Spotlights Top Picks for December 2024

Deli Market News Spotlights Top Picks for December 2024


SACRAMENTO, CA
Friday, December 20th, 2024

It’s that time again when the editorial team here at Deli Market News combs through this month’s most enticing launches to put together a list of five soon-to-be fan favorites. With December’s Top Picks arriving amidst the winter holiday rush, there were many products to choose from during this very merry month. Read on to see which releases caught our eye this time around.

Schaller & Weber Vegan Pates

Four new vegan pâtés and spreads are elevating the culinary experience. Organic, shelf-sable, and imported from Germany, this unique lineup caters to consumers with high quality and authenticity and welcomes them into a full discovery of new flavors. Gold Medal Pâté, Mushroom Pâté, Bell Pepper Pâté, and Tomato Basil Spread were each designed to address current market needs, ensuring they will be flying off the shelves at retail.

Melting Pot At-Home Fondue Collection

Whether enjoying a simple night in or pulling out all of the stops for holiday entertaining, consumers have become more focused on making at-home experiences more luxurious. With the release of an all-new, at-home chocolate fondue collection, Melting Pot is bringing its coveted interactive fondue dining experience into the homes of consumers everywhere. Perfect for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, family gatherings, or just a regular ol’ weeknight!

Zatarain’s® Reformulated Andouille Smoked Sausage

Launching its reformulated Andouille Smoked Sausage, Zatarain’s® has unleashed a bold new take on a fan favorite. The newly debuted product offers a perfect balance of heat and savory spices, further elevating the brand’s ability to welcome consumers into the wonderful world of authentic New Orleans-style cuisine. Let your merchandising mind run wild and inspire your shoppers with any of the million recipes this item can be easily incorporated into!

Mars Wrigley and Fire Brands Chocolate Milks

December’s cold weather and the accompanying festivities always lead me to a sweet tooth, and most consumers feel no different. This season, hot chocolate may have to step aside as two powerhouse brands team up to introduce flavor-rich, reduced-fat chocolate milk in the flavors of America’s favorite treats: SNICKERS®, TWIX®, and MILKY WAY®.

Bay View Brand and Badger Ham Pickled Cubed Ham

A seasonal staple with an acidic new twist? Sign me up. When I first saw this unique creation—the result of a collaboration between Badger Ham and Bay View Brand—I knew it had secured a spot on our list of monthly product picks. Marrying Bay View Brand's centuries of pickling excellence with Badger Ham's renowned high-quality meats to create a one-of-a-kind, savory snack, this new offering invites consumers to enjoy ham in a new way.


Along with the arrival of 2025 comes a new month with new launches sure to come. Stick around to find out which products land a spot on the top five list in January!