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Heinz Launches New Tomato Ketchup With A Blend Of Veggies

For centuries, kids have turned up their noses at their side of veggies. But now, at long last, Heinz may have just created the best thing to happen to veggies since…ever. Introducing new Heinz Tomato Ketchup with a Blend of Veggies, made with added carrots and butternut squash. The delicious blend miraculously offers the veggies […]

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The Reaper Returns: Paqui Brings Back The #OneChipChallenge

Paqui Tortilla Chips, an Austin, Texas-based company and part of Amplify Snack Brands, has brought back the #OneChipChallenge, which dares spice lovers, those with adventurous taste buds and those who are just plain masochists to try the world’s hottest tortilla chip, seasoned with real Carolina Reaper Pepper heat. The #OneChipChallenge is so spicy that the […]

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Seasonal Fan-Favorite Sprouts Brand Products Are Back

Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are stocked with limited-time pumpkin spice and harvest-inspired Sprouts Brand products. Several items will make their debut this year, such as Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, Harvest Salsa, Apple Cider Jam and Pumpkin Vinaigrette. Back by popular demand are Pumpkin Snaps, Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Loops, among others. These […]

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New Items From Mr. Tortilla To Hit Shelves At Smart & Final

Southern California-based Mr. Tortilla has launched a new line of tortillas that will be available at more than 180 Smart & Final locations. Flavors include Savory Spinach, Jalapeño & Cilantro, and Gourmet White. “We are fighting back against the notion that all tortillas are the same,” according to Mr. Tortilla President Anthony Alcazar. “Tortillas made […]

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Hemp Vs. Marijuana: CBD Products Continue To Confuse

by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. That not only set into motion a race to get more hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers nationwide but also rampant confusion about their legality. Hemp is not marijuana. […]

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Peet’s Coffee Expands Espresso Capsule Line With Decaffeinato Ristretto

To meet the demand for decaf capsules, Berkeley, California-based Peet’s Coffee is expanding its espresso capsule line, originally launched in 2018, by introducing Decaffeinato Ristretto. Nespresso-compatible capsule sales are growing 65 percent across grocery, mass, club and Amazon outlets. Decaf capsules represent 6.6 percent of the segment, consistent with decaf offerings in the premium coffee […]

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Borden Dairy Joins State Fair Of Texas Lineup With Flavored Milk

State Fair of Texas fanatics tasting this year’s new fair food can look forward to enjoying it with a side of Cotton Candy milk. Dallas-based Borden Dairy, a dairy company founded in 1857, has concocted three limited-edition, fair-inspired flavors of milk: Banana Taffy, Blueberry Cobbler and Cotton Candy. State Fair of Texas visitors will have […]

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Maine Craft Soda Maker, Capt’n Eli’s Soda, Unveils Its First Diet Drink

Capt’n Eli’s Soda has added Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer to its line of all-natural bottled soda. The new flavor joins the company’s current selection of Root Beer, Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, Black Cherry Pop, Blueberry Pop, Orange Pop and Strawberry Pop. Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer is made with a natural sugar substitute that […]