Grape-Nuts cereal is officially back shipping at full capacity to stores nationwide, bringing the Great Grape-Nuts Shortage to an end. The Lakeville, Minnesota-based brand says it will reimburse eligible fans who paid inflated prices for Grape-Nuts cereal, which reached up to $110 a box on the secondary market during the pandemic-related shortage. “It became abundantly […]
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Ardent Mills Introduces New Flour Blend For Keto And Low Carb Baking
Ardent Mills has released the launch of its Keto Certified Net Carb Flour Blend, the industry’s first major net carb flour blend for keto and low net carb baked applications. The innovative formulation can be used as a replacement for conventional flour without compromising taste, texture or functionality. “Interest in a low-carbohydrate lifestyle continues to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Bob’s Red Mill Launches Instant Oatmeal Packets For Breakfast
Building on the success of its top-selling oatmeal cups and line of hot cereals, Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods is offering new gluten free, single-serve instant oatmeal packets in three flavors: Brown Sugar & Maple, Apple Pieces & Cinnamon and Classic. The new products offer a cleaner nutritional panel and lower sugar content than top competitors. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
King’s Hawaiian, NASCAR Enter Multiyear Track Partnership
NASCAR and King’s Hawaiian have entered into a multiyear track partnership that secures the family-owned bakery naming rights to dining areas at four NASCAR-owned facilities – Daytona International Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Richmond Raceway and Phoenix Raceway. King’s Hawaiian will work with track hospitality partner Levy to offer branded and regionally themed menu items at each […]
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Louisiana Fish Fry Products Launches Boil Boosters
Louisiana Fish Fry Products has introduced Boil Boosters, a new line of salt-free seafood seasoning blends designed to work in conjunction with existing boil seasoning blends to enhance the flavor of boiled seafood. The latest in a series of new products from the company, Boil Boosters is a first for the market and available for seafood boiling […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Pompeian Inc. Expands Olive Oil And Vinegar Portfolios
Pompeian Inc. is expanding its olive oil and vinegar portfolios with three innovations that will aim to eliminate confusion in the aisle and provide shoppers with a product for every unique taste preference and cooking occasion. Incremental new olive oil innovations include Pompeian Organic Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pompeian Rich Taste Olive Oil. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
King’s Hawaiian And Guy Fieri Join Forces To Take Foodies To Flavortown
King’s Hawaiian has entered into a year-long partnership with chef, restaurateur and New York Times Best Selling author Guy Fieri. The partnership will showcase King’s Hawaiian as an essential part of every sandwich. The multi-million-dollar campaign, the company’s first omnichannel marketing campaign with a celebrity spokesperson, will feature Fieri in TV commercials and online advertising, a digital […]
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Flagship Food Group Makes Investment In La Tortilla Factory
Denver-based Flagship Food Group, owner of 505 Southwestern, has agreed to make an investment into La Tortilla Factory Inc. to support its future growth strategy. Flagship will become the majority stake holder in the company while the third generation Tamayo family members continue to remain valued partners. “We are excited and eager to embrace Flagship Food […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weigel’s Experiences Explosive Growth In East Tennessee
Weigel’s, a dairy, bakery and convenience store chain, is experiencing explosive growth in East Tennessee. More than 200 hundred jobs are being created due to Weigel’s growing footprint in Bristol, White Pine, Morristown and Wears Valley. With many folks working from home and folks traveling less, a trip “out of the house” is a treat […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Sweet Baby Ray’s Fires Up New Online ‘Sauce Shop’
To celebrate the launch of its new “Sauce Shop” filled with branded merchandise and a collection of its best sauces, Sweet Baby Ray’s is releasing three limited-edition wing sauce flavors made especially for the biggest wing eating day of the year. All items are available while supplies last and will be delivered before Feb. 7 […]
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Side Delights Releases 2021 Instagram Survey Results
San Francisco, California-based Side Delights has shared the results from its New Year’s Instagram poll, not surprisingly leading with healthy lifestyle choices. While only 14 percent of voters were interested in a weight loss app, 86 percent were interested in trying meal programs like Whole30, which includes foods with a recognizable list of ingredients or […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest
El Yucateco To Make Donation In Honor Of National Hot Sauce Day
Bentonville, Arkansas-based El Yucateco Hot Sauce says it will be making a donation to Feeding America equivalent to the value of 5,000 bottles of its El Yucateco hot sauce in honor of National Hot Sauce Day. The event will take place on Jan. 22. The company also will be holding a Hot Sauce Recipe Competition […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Heller Named To Newman’s Own Foundation Board Of Directors
Newman’s Own Foundation has appointed Bridgette Heller to its board of directors. The foundation continues the work of its founder, actor/philanthropist Paul Newman, by turning all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations, totaling more than $560 million to date. She also serves on the board of directors for Newman’s Own. Heller has been […]
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Artisanal Brand New Oh Mommy! Macadamia Oil Spray
Milkadamia, a producer of macadamia nut products, has launched its new line of macadamia nut cooking oils. The savory umami shines through in the brand’s Oh Mommy! and the macadamia flavor gives dishes a delicate buttery taste. Both Oh Mommy! and Pure Macadamia flavors come in a 4.7-oz. spray that will retail for $11.99. The pure macadamia flavor […]
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Duncan Hines Launches New Line Of Epic Baking Kits
Inspired by bakeries, social media and baking influencers, Duncan Hines, a brand of Conagra Brands, is launching a collection of baking kits perfect to make at home with your family. Duncan Hines Epic Baking Kits come in five flavors: Fruity Pebbles Cake Kit, Salted Caramel Brownie Kit, S’mores Brownie Kit, Cookies & Cream Cookie Kit and Cookie […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SuckerPunch Gourmet Pickles Unveils New Logo And Packaging
SuckerPunch Gourmet, the maker of premium flavor-packed pickles crafted with a signature 11-spice blend, Bloody Mary mixes and pickle juice, unveils a logo and packaging refresh across its brand portfolio. Rolling out onto shelves in early 2021, the redesign was made to better represent SuckerPunch Gourmet’s brand identity and unique flavors, and reflect the whimsical, […]
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Pebbles Cereal Includes Fans In Celebration Of Its 50th Birthday
Inspired by the iconic TV show, “The Flintstones,” Pebbles Cereal became the first-ever brand created around a media character in 1971. To celebrate its 50th birthday in 2021, the cereal brand will surprise fans by giving them presents throughout the year. “Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles cereals have been bringing kids and kids-at-heart fun and happiness for […]
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Kellogg And Little Debbie Team Up To Make Oatmeal Cream Pie Cereal
A maker of breakfast cereals is teaming up with America’s No. 1 selling snack cake to transform the childhood treat into Kellogg’s Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies Cereal. Breakfast and creme pie fans alike can now experience the iconic treat at their breakfast table — just in time for the original Little Debbie snack cake’s 60th anniversary. Crispy […]
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Hormel Foods And Acclaimed Chefs Reveal Top Food Trends For 2021
Hormel Foods Corp., a global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota, is helping culinary enthusiasts around the world welcome 2021 with a round-up of food trends to expect in the new year. “It’s no surprise that comfort food, sourdough bread and whipped coffee had big moments this past year, as people hunkered down and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Pioneer Expands Comfort Meal Solutions With Sauce and Seasoning Mix
San Antonio, Texas-based Pioneer, a subsidiary of C.H. Guenther & Son, is expanding the distribution of the brand’s quick, easy-to-make meal solutions and enhancements. Joining the brand’s baking and gravy mix products, Pioneer’s Comfort Meal Solutions are a line of seasonings and meal sauces for favorites like, Chicken Pot Pie and Bayou Jambalaya. “In a year of uncertainty, […]