Posted inCenter Store, Midwest

Cascade Platinum Debuts New Innovation With No Prewash

Cincinnati-based Cascade has debuted Cascade Platinum Plus, a cleaning system that allows users to skip extra steps with no prewash or rewash. To develop its formula upgrade, Cascade tested 10 prototype formulations and 13,000 test pods to perfect the Cascade Platinum Plus ActionPac. The formula is comprised of cleaning ingredients to hydrate and scrub dried-on food, […]

Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

Dan-O’s Seasoning Expands Distribution To New Retailers

Louisville, Kentucky-based Dan-O’s Seasoning is expanding its distribution through an agreement with Tops Friendly Markets across the nation, as well as Wegmans, Weis Markets, Stop & Shop and Price Chopper in the Northeast, pushing the brand into more than 10,000 retail stores.  Dan-O’s Seasoning is a blend of low-sodium, all-natural, sugar-free and non-GMO herbs and spices […]

Posted inCenter Store, Southwest

Dave’s Gourmet Helps Pink Sauce With Walmart Distribution

Dallas, Texas-based Dave’s Gourmet has partnered with entrepreneur Chef Pii to help bring Pink Sauce from TikTok to the commercial market in Walmart locations. Chef Pii, a social media influencer, attempted to launch her creation to the public, selling out of her initial stock in days. However, a lack of commercial food production knowledge led […]

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Hometown Food Company Acquires Birch Benders

Chicago-based Hometown Food Co. has completed the acquisition of Birch Benders from Sovos Brands. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2011, Colorado-based Birch Benders’ offers a portfolio of keto, paleo and organic options that are sold at grocery and mass retailers, as well as through e-commerce channels. It products include pancake and waffle mixes, toaster […]

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IHA Reports Consumers Will Plan More In-Home Events In 2023

As economic concerns begin to dominate the news cycle, consumers are feeling the pinch of inflation, bringing more experiential activities back into their homes. IHA’s 2023 At-Home Entertaining Survey found that 82 percent of consumers expect to entertain in their homes at the same or increased frequency in the next year; 35 percent expect to […]

Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Midwest

J.M. Smucker Co. Names Scheidler As SVP, General Manager

Orrville, Ohio-based J.M. Smucker Co. has appointed Rebecca Scheidler as SVP and general manager, consumer foods, effective Jan. 16. Scheidler assumes the role from Tina Floyd, who will step down Jan. 13 to pursue an opportunity as CEO for Hudsonville Ice Cream. “Tina has been an integral part of our company and infused passion and strategic vision into the consumer foods business,” said John […]

Posted inCenter Store, Northeast

Survey Results Show Consumers Prefer Some Spice In Food

Consumers prefer some level of heat in their food, according to a new survey commissioned by Hunt Valley, Maryland-based Frank’s RedHot.  The survey explored personality correlations between people who are spicy food enthusiasts, targeting adults who celebrate winter holidays. Some of the key findings: Ninety-three percent of respondents prefer some level of heat in their […]