Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., a marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has launched a new way to communicate its ongoing sustainability efforts. Beginning in January, each Del Monte Gold pineapple will feature a new product tag displaying one of six unique Del Monte Fresh sustainability facts […]
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Midwest Distributor Lipari Foods Names Dave Littleson CFO
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has named Dave Littleson as its chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Littleson will oversee all company financial operations. He will succeed Curtis Groves who will be retiring later this year and has served as Lipari’s CFO for eight years. Littleson will report directly to CEO Thom Lipari. “We are excited […]
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California Agricultural Companies Help Boost K-9 Campaign
Maxco Supply Inc. and SunWest Fruit Co. are collectively pledging $15,000 to help kick off the Parlier Police Department’s “Campaign K-9,” which seeks to raise $80,000 to cover the costs associated with purchasing the animal. The police dog will be tasked with protecting the rural community of Parlier in Fresno County, California, and assist with […]
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Honey Bunches Of Oats Launches New Frosted Cereal, Whimsical Ads
The Honey Bunches of Oats brand has expanded its lineup to include the new Honey Bunches of Oats Frosted cereal. The new cereal medley adds a frosty layer of sweetness to Honey Bunches of Oats flakes, which are then paired with the brand’s granola bunches. “The Honey Bunches of Oats brand is known for delicious […]
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Entire Lineup From Oskar Blues Gets An Updated Look
Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery has introduced a fresh look for Dale’s and its entire lineup of craft beers in 2020 In its first major design update in over a decade, Oskar Blues has combined its imagery with a clean, bold new system of packaging being distributed nationwide. “Since the very beginning, we’ve focused on liquid […]
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Suji’s Korean Cuisine Expands West Coast Presence, Debuts In Midwest
Suji’s Korean Cuisine is expanding the retail availability of its food line this winter, complete with a new brand experience that the company says better reflects the bold flavors packaged in its modern Korean barbecue, entrees and sauces. Suji’s Korean Cuisine, which was founded in Seoul in 2013, has in the past 18 months relocated […]
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Joffer Beverage Co. Rolls Out Jelly Belly Sparkling Water
In a new licensing agreement, Joffer Beverage Co. is bringing the flavors of Jelly Belly jelly bean candies to flavored sparkling water. The launch will include eight varieties: French Vanilla, Lemon Lime, Orange Sherbet, Piña Colada, Pink Grapefruit, Tangerine, Very Cherry and Watermelon. Each flavor has two ingredients: carbonated water and natural flavors with no […]
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Butterball Launches Its New Premium Snacking Line
Over the past two years, Butterball says it has emphasized a renewed focus on innovation in the turkey space with a newly created innovation team to focus solely on new product development and identifying unmet consumer needs in the turkey space. “There has been a significant demographic shift in recent years and the buying power […]
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The Coca-Cola Co. Expands Its Powerade Lineup, Updates Packaging
Powerade is expanding its product lineup for the first time in more than a decade with two new zero-sugar beverages. The company says they offer functional hydration solutions—plus a new packaging design—to meet the fast-changing needs of sport drink consumers. The sports drink brand is kicking off the year with the launch of new packaging […]
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Mettler Toledo Debuts New Meat And Seafood Wrapper
Mettler Toledo has unveiled its new 865 Semi-Automatic Wrapper for grocery retailers looking for the efficiency of automatic weighing and wrapping, and the flexibility of manual label placement for meat and seafood products in backroom environments. The 865 Semi-Automatic Wrapper has an operational footprint of 19 s.f. Mettler Toledo describes it as one of the […]
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Lay’s Unveils Three New Chip Flavors, Kicks Off Lay’s Smiles Campaign
Lay’s, having recently unveiled its first brand redesign in over a decade, is looking for ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create joy in their communities. And as Lay’s kicks off its nationwide search for people to feature on its packaging, the brand is introducing three new chip flavors across its entire portfolio this month: […]
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Milo’s Tea Unveils Updated Look For Its Packaging Labels
Milo’s Tea Co., maker of the best-selling tea item in the U.S., has unveiled a new look with an updated label on its packaging. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company says its new label reflects the heritage of the brand and highlights what is important to today’s consumers. Milo’s says the new packaging reinforces founder Milo Carlton’s […]
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Frito-Lay Launches Cheetos Popcorn In Stores Nationwide
Frito-Lay has a new snack for Cheetos fans to enjoy in the new year: popcorn. Cheetos Popcorn marks the first time ever that popcorn has been infused with Cheetle, the orange and red dust Cheetos is known for. Cheetos’ new ready-to-eat popcorn brings the taste of the iconic Cheetos seasoning to one of America’s snacking favorites, […]
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Pre Continues Distribution Expansion To Northeast
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based provider of branded grass-fed and finished beef, continues its expansion strategy with a launch in the New York and New Jersey markets. “Pre delivers category-leading basket size, repeat and household trips, due to our excellent product quality and strong consumer and customer investments,” said Pre Brands CEO Kevin Ponticelli. “We’re […]
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Doritos Launches Flamin’ Hot Limon And New Cool Ranch Flavors
Doritos, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is introducing two new flavors: Flamin’ Hot Limon and an enhanced Cool Ranch. “Doritos is known for making bold, innovative moves—whether it’s new movie partnerships, e-sports tournaments, an ad without logos and, of course, new flavors,” said Leslie Vesper, senior director of marketing for Frito-Lay […]
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ZenB Adds Veggie Bites To Its Lineup Of Plant-Based Snacks
ZenB, a plant-based food company known for its organic vegetable snacks, has launched its ZenB Veggie Bites, a bite-sized snack that offers a new way to get a full cup of vegetables into your daily diet. Available in five distinct flavor profiles, ZenB Veggie Bites are chef-crafted to highlight the flavor of the vegetable among […]
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Soylent Launches Energy Drink For Mind And Body
Soylent Nutrition, Inc., the makers of Soylent drinks, powder and Soylent Squared, has launched Soylent Stacked, which the Los Angeles-based company is calling the first complete energy drink to fuel the mind and body. Soylent says the new 11-oz. ready-to-drink product contains complete nutrition in the form of plant protein, healthy fats, slow-burning carbs and essential […]
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Boyer’s Markets Becomes First Grocer To Use CCT’s Eeasy Lids
Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) announced the first availability of its Eeasy Lid, the first jar lid innovation in more than 75 years, to shoppers at Boyer’s Food Markets. Pennsylvania-based Boyer’s is incorporating the Eeasy Lid on its Darci’s brand pasta sauce at all 18 of its stores. Boyer’s is the first grocery chain in the […]
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Floyd’s Spiked Debuts Spiked And Chillin CBD Cherries
Floyd’s Spiked Beverages recently debuted its Spiked and Chillin CBD cherries at the NBWA Show in Las Vegas. Floyd’s Spiked Cherries are infused with alcohol from cold brew fermented sugar, while Floyd’s Chillin Cherries offer 125mg of plant-based (CBD) cannabinoids with 0.0 percent THC. These Colossal Maraschino Cherries are grown and handpicked in the USA. […]
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FrieslandCampina Rolls Out Frico Gouda Cheese Snacks
The Dutch Royal FrieslandCampina, a global dairy company, has rolled out Frico Gouda Cheese Snacks. The company says these new products meet the growing consumer demand for better-for-you, on-the-go lunch, snacking and convenience. The Frico Grab & Go Gouda Snacks are available in 20g portions, packed eight to a bag. Frico cheese has been made in […]