Gorton’s Seafood is again taking steps to help people eat better in the New Year. In addition to offering 14 perfectly-portioned, lean protein Grilled Fillets and Simply Bake Fillets that are certified gluten free and come in a variety of flavors and species ranging from wild-caught Salmon to Tilapia to Alaska Pollock, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s is […]
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Smithfield Farmland Launches Premium All-Natural Fresh Pork Line
Smithfield Farmland is introducing Prime, a premium all-natural fresh pork line that the Virginia-based company says raises the bar for fresh pork under both its Smithfield and Farmland brands. The primary goal of the Prime program is to offer retailers a top-of-the-line fresh pork product in the retail meat case that provides consumers with a […]
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Sushi Maker Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Chicago
Fuji Food Products, a fresh food manufacturing division of Meruelo Group and the largest provider and distributor of pre-packaged sushi in the U.S., is opening a new manufacturing facility in South Elgin, Illinois, near Chicago. Set to be fully operational in December, the 40,000-s.f. plant located on Schneider Drive will produce and specialize in fresh, […]
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Unilever U.S. Revamping Buttery Spreads Portfolio
Unilever U.S. says it is transforming its current buttery spreads portfolio, beginning with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, into new recipes made with real, simple ingredients like a blend of plant-based oils, purified water and a pinch of salt—and no artificial preservatives. The transformation of the spreads portfolio is part of what Unilever calls its […]
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Fazoli’s Launches New Retail Product Line
Fazoli’s, the Italian quick-service restaurant chain, is rolling out five new snacks and appetizers at retail. The line includes Mozzarella Stuffed Mini Breadsticks, Parmesan Boneless Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Alfredo Flatbread, Lasagna Fritta and Six Cheese Toasted Ravioli. Sizes range from 8.5-11 oz. The products are available now in the frozen food sections of participating grocers. […]
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NatureSweet Tomatoes Partners With Susan G. Komen For Third Year
To show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NatureSweet Tomatoes is continuing its partnership with Susan G. Komen and the fight to end breast cancer. NatureSweet will feature limited edition pink packaging nationwide through October 31 and will donate $100,000 regardless of sales. The in-store pink packaging and promotional materials will be featured on NatureSweet SunBursts […]
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Kroger Headquarters Building Goes Pink For Fifth Year
Kroger and Yoplait are partnering for the fifth year with the annual Sharing Courage campaign. Throughout October, Kroger will keep its headquarters in Cincinnati pink and display a 150-ft. promotional banner to show its support for fighting breast cancer. As part of the campaign, Yoplait, a General Mills brand, is partnering with Kroger to donate $20,000 to […]
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New Research From IDDBA Studies Evolving Shopper
The International Dairy∙Deli∙Bakery Association (IDDBA) has released a new original research study entitled Engaging the Evolving Shopper: Serving the New American Appetite. The study, compiled by The Hartman Group, showcases the evolving U.S. shopper of fresh perimeter categories—dairy, deli, bakery, prepared foods, specialty cheese and specialty meats—through the lens of Millennials, modern eating, health & […]
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Palermo’s Celebrates 50th Year With Food Bank Donations
Frozen pizza manufacturer Palermo’s Pizza, in partnership with key grocery retailers, is donating more than 50,000 pizzas to food banks during the company’s 50,000 Pizza Giveaway for Our 50th Anniversary campaign. This fall, the Milwaukee, Wis.-based company will tour the country, marking each donation with an event at local grocery stores across the Midwest and […]
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Ruby Fresh Jewels Qualify As 2014 PMA Impact Award Finalist
Attracting 67 entries from 56 companies, Ruby Fresh Jewels Grab-N-Go Pomegranate Aril cups are among 20 products that have been selected as finalists for the 2014 PMA Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging. Winners will be announced at the PMA Fresh Summit on Friday, Oct. 17. The 2014 PMA Impact Award: Excellence in Packaging is a […]
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Lempert: Americans Throw Half Of Their Food Away Annually
According to a report by the National Resources Defense Council, Americans throw away nearly half of their food every year. The report also states that a 15 percent reduction in losses in the U.S. food supply could feed 25 million Americans annually. This week’s segment of The Lempert Report Innovation Series, a weekly video series […]
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Refrigerated Foods Association Appoints New Executive Director
Megan Levin has been appointed as the Refrigerated Foods Association’s (RFA) new executive director. Levin has worked for the RFA in various positions since 1992, including communications director, membership coordinator and associate executive director. She received the President’s Pin in 1997, a testament to her value with RFA. As the new executive director, Levin is responsible […]
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Eggland’s Best Reveals Lower Calorie Count For Its Eggs
After years of testing, Eggland’s Best (EB) says the calorie count for its large eggs has been reduced from 70 calories to 60 calories. “Three different outside labs were used to confirm the lower calorie content,” said Dr. Bart Slaugh, director of quality assurance at Eggland’s Best. “The calorie count of EB eggs dropped 10 […]
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Mettler Toledo Provides Retailers Support To Comply With Upheld COOL Ruling
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld last week the mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) ruling for meat and meat products that currently is in place. The decision denies a request for a preliminary injunction to block the implementation of the meat labeling rules. Mettler Toledo is offering a meat labeling webinar to help ensure retailers are […]
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Teton Waters Ranch’s New Products On Shelves Now
Teton Waters Ranch’s new 100% grass-fed beef products are available on shelves now. The extensive line of grass-fed sausage and ground beef includes six uncured links products—Frankfurter, Jalapeño Cheddar Brat, Thuringer, Andouille, Polish Sausage and Kielbasa—as well as 90/10 Lean Ground Beef and 85/15 Lean Ground Beef. Teton Waters Ranch products are made with no […]
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Denver Approves New Urban Farming Law Allowing Some Sales From Homes
The City of Denver could become one big farmer’s market after the city council recently approved a new law that allows Denver residents to sell products they grow and make from their homes. The new law, which took effect July 18, applies to fresh produce residents have grown themselves and cottage foods such as jams […]
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Is Your Store The Best Restaurant In Town?
Fresh prepared foods (FPF) are a high-growth category for most grocery retailers as consumers seek more fresh, healthy foods in ready-to-eat formats. As retailers continue to invest in their fresh prepared foods programs, some of the recent innovations and learnings from fast-casual restaurants and international retailers could provide some insights and opportunities for food retailers […]
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Inventure Foods Introduces Vitamin-Enhanced Rader Brand Frozen Fruit
Inventure Foods has introduced Rader Farms Fruit PLUS Vitamins, the first-ever fortified whole frozen fruit product. Using proprietary technology and topical nutrients sourced from whole fruits and vegetables, Fruit PLUS Vitamins builds on naturally-occurring vitamins found within whole strawberries, blueberries and blackberries and boosts the nutrition level with five additional vitamins, including B1, B6, D, E […]
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Phase II Expansion At Ruiz Foods Texas Manufacturing Plant Under Way
Ruiz Food Products today announced the Phase II Expansion of its Denison, Texas, manufacturing facility. One year ago—on June 19, 2013—Ruiz Foods announced a building expansion that included the installation of equipment for Phase I. “With Phase II we will continue to meet the growing demand in key market segments,” said Ruiz Foods President and CEO […]
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Publix’s Sarah Watts Wins IDDBA’s Annual Cake Decorating Challenge
The winner of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) 19th annual Cake Decorating Challenge held earlier this week is Sarah Watts of Publix Super Markets in Gainesville, Fla. The event was held at the Dairy-Deli-Bake 2014 seminar and expo in Denver, Colo., June 1-3. Stephanie Murphree of Harps Food Stores in West Fork, Ark., was the […]