Barilla Unveils New Vegan Pesto, Exclusively at Kroger

Barilla launches its first-ever vegan pesto, available exclusively at Kroger this fall, offering bold Italian flavors without the cheese.

By VegOut Editorial Team

Plant-based publication since 2016 · Editorial team across food, lifestyle, and human-behavior writing

Published Oct 14, 2024

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Courtesy of Barilla

Barilla launches its first-ever vegan pesto, available exclusively at Kroger this fall, offering bold Italian flavors without the cheese.

This fall, Barilla, the renowned pasta giant, launches its first-ever vegan pesto sauce, bringing creamy, plant-based goodness to your table. Starting this month, the exciting new product will be available exclusively at Kroger stores nationwide. Crafted with the same precision and passion that defines Barilla’s classic offerings, the vegan pesto promises to elevate your meals with bold, authentic Italian flavors—now without the cheese!

Iconic Flavors, Made Vegan

The star ingredient? 100% Italian basil. Barilla’s Vegan Pesto balances vibrant herbaceous notes with a smooth, rich texture, delivering the taste of Mediterranean sunshine in every spoonful. Whether you’re vegan, dairy-free, or just love trying new flavors, this pesto ensures no one has to miss out.

Get Ready for Flavorful Plant-Based Pasta

Barilla’s vegan pesto is perfect for everything from pasta night to pizza toppings, sandwich spreads, and more. With an SRP of $3.99, it offers an affordable way to elevate your everyday meals into extraordinary moments. While Kroger will have exclusive access this fall, a wider rollout across other major retailers is planned for 2025.

Ready to unlock your culinary creativity? This vegan sauce promises to be a kitchen essential for those craving convenience, flavor, and plant-based flair.

VegOut Editorial Team

Plant-based publication since 2016 · Editorial team across food, lifestyle, and human-behavior writing

VegOut launched in 2016 as a plant-based dining voice and has grown into a digital lifestyle publication for conscious living. Our editorial team covers what we eat, how we live, and how we think — from chef-driven recipes and sustainable travel to the psychology of relationships, generational shifts, and emotional resilience. We publish for a readership ranging from committed vegans to the curiously conscious, all united by a philosophy of impact over identity. We’re anti-dogma, pro-progress, and we believe the planet doesn’t need a few people doing conscious living perfectly — it needs millions of people doing it imperfectly.

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