RifRaf Ricotta Cups—a first-of-its-kind ricotta cheese snack, according to startup company RifRaf—are coming to the dairy aisle at select Whole Foods Market stores. Combining spoonable, lightly cultured whole milk ricotta and a sidecar of flavored jams and honeys, RifRaf hopes to “upset an otherwise uniform yogurt category.” The Ricotta Cups will launch in five inaugural flavors: […]
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Kentucky-Made Cattlemen’s Ground Beef Debuts At Kroger
This week, Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles joined Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association leaders, Kroger officials and farmers to unveil a new all-Kentucky beef product—and celebrate National Agriculture Day. Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef is sold in 85 Kroger supermarkets across the Commonwealth in one-pound packages and in two-pound packages of four patties each. “On a day when […]
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Café Valley, Hershey Launch Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Bites
Café Valley is partnering with The Hershey Co. to introduce a snack-size coffee cake bite that is equal parts brownie and cheesecake made with Hershey’s chocolate. Café Valley Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Bites are set to hit grocery, convenience and club store shelves next month in 11.6-oz., clear plastic packages containing 12 brownie bites per case. The […]
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7-Eleven Expands Packaged Bakery Lineup With Mexican Sweet Breads
7-Eleven Inc. is expanding its offering of Hispanic packaged bakery items nationwide and introducing its new 7-Select private brand line after months of testing in Mexico and Texas. Three traditional Mexican sweet bread options are being offered at participating stores. The new offerings are: Panquecitos: Soft and sweet vanilla mini loaf cakes Roles de Canela: Cinnamon rolls with raisins Panque con […]
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Frozen Yogurt Robots Heading To Grocery Stores Nationwide This Spring
A horde of frozen yogurt robots will begin arriving at select grocery retailers in 17 U.S. states this spring. The robots, from Reis & Irvy’s, a subsidiary franchise concept of Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc., are intended to provide a “fun and delicious experience” to shoppers, while generating additional revenue for grocery stores. Launched in early […]
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7-Eleven Adds Customizable Tater Tots To Hot Food Lineup
7-Eleven is rolling out a new hot food option at participating stores: “7-Eleven Tots,” tater tots that shoppers can customize at the retailer’s condiment and toppings bar, also used for its nacho and Big Bite hot dog offerings. Stores offer between six and 10 topping choices in addition to mustard and ketchup. Each store varies, but […]
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Weight Watchers Launching Line Of Meal Kits, Housewares
Weight Watchers International Inc. has launched WW Healthy Kitchen, a collection of products and content designed to make it easier for consumers to cook and eat healthier. Delivering on the company’s new purpose to “inspire healthy habits for real life,” Weight Watchers unveiled WW Healthy Kitchen at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, Illinois, […]
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Beef Meets Sushi In A New Concept From NAMI
The North American Meat Institute, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, hopes to “beef up” traditional sushi with a new culinary concept called Beefshi, and polling suggests Americans are eager to try it. Developed by a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, Beefshi integrates prepared beef favorites like pastrami, corned beef, jerky, beef hot dogs and […]