Insignia Capital Group has acquired Truco Enterprises from Arbor Investments and Truco’s co-founders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1991 by David Silver and Roy Truitt and based in Dallas, Texas, Truco is a leading developer and marketer of tortilla chips, salsa and queso under the On The Border brand. The company’s […]
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New Limited-Edition Hawaiian Punch Dum Dums Available Now
Dum Dums is rolling out two limited-edition flavors from Hawaiian Punch: Fruit Juicy Red and Polar Blast are two of the 16 Dum Dums flavors available in specially marked bags for a limited time only. The new flavors deliver the same bold and unique taste that Hawaiian Punch is known for and can be easily […]
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Village Hearth Breads ‘Show Us Your Buns’ Summer Sweepstakes Under Way
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Village Hearth Breads is offering a unique opportunity to grocery shoppers across the upper Midwest with its ‘Show Us Your Buns’ sweepstakes. Participants will have the chance to win one of 11 cash prizes including one $2,000 grand prize. The sweepstakes, sponsored by Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., is open to residents who live […]
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Topco Recognizes Eight Retailers For Store Brand Marketing
Topco Associates has honored eight retailers with its 2014 Corporate Brand Marketing Award for their outstanding marketing to support corporate brands. “Our award winners are true leaders in marketing store brands,” said Chris Hooks, Topco VP of center store. “They have successfully demonstrated, using a variety of new and innovative marketing methods, how to effectively […]
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Rudolph Foods’ Singleton Named Chairman Of Snack Food Association
Mark Singleton, VP of sales and marketing for Lima, Ohio-based Rudolph Foods, has accepted the role of chairman of the board of the Snack Food Association from outgoing Chairman Chip Mann, who served in that position since March 2013. Singleton will serve as chairman for the 2014-15 year. Singleton laid out his objectives for the […]
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Ancient Harvest Debuts New Look, Expands Gluten-Free Offerings
Ancient Harvest, the first brand to bring quinoa to the U.S. in the 1980s, is expanding with the launch of new Mac & Cheese and Culinary Ancient Grains lines. The new product lines are supported by the debut of refreshed packaging and a revamped website, which the brand first revealed earlier this year. The new […]
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Taste Test: Four Mom Brands Cereals Preferred Over Post Varieties
Cereal lovers can enjoy great taste and save money at the same time, according to a recent national taste test conducted by Mom Brands, in which consumers reportedly said they preferred the taste of Mom cereals over Post Cereals brands. Consumers were asked to taste four MOM Brands cereal varieties and four similar Post Cereal […]
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Popchips Introducing Bolder Flavors In Bigger Bags
Popchips is rolling out bolder flavors in bigger bags—which the company says hold 15 percent more chips for the same price. The “more to love” Popchips are available in 3.5-oz. potato and 4-oz. tortilla share bags. Popchips says it is bringing snackers better flavors, with only half the fat of fried chips. Featuring bolder seasonings […]