Snikiddy will introduce 1.5-oz. bags of Snikiddy All-Natural Baked Fries and Eat Your Vegetables at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago next week, May 21-23. The new smaller, portion-controlled bags will be available in Snikiddy’s most popular flavors, including All-Natural Baked Fries Cheddar Cheese, Sea Salt and Hot & Spicy, and Eat Your Vegetables […]
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NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo Is Sold Out
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo promises to be the largest both in show floor size and exhibitors for the third straight year. In its 17th year and ranking 155 on Trade Show News Network’s top 250 events, the Expo takes place May 21-23 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. More than 14,000 […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southeast
BI-LO Brings Chek Soda Back To Stores
BI-LO has brought back an old favorite with the recent introduction of Chek soda into its 206 grocery stores throughout the Southeast. The private-label soda brand originated in 1965 at Winn-Dixie grocery stores and continues to be a go-to favorite for consumers looking for a soft drink that is less expensive than many name brands. […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Kettle Brand Adds Maple Bacon And Sweet & Salty Chips
Kettle Brand is expanding its line of kettle-cooked potato chips to include two new creations: Maple Bacon and Sweet & Salty. “Over the past 30 years, we’ve closely tracked trends from around the world, tested thousands of product prototypes and even conducted a national survey on Americans’ taste preferences,” says Carolyn Ottenheimer, Kettle Brand’s chief […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Salt For Life Sea Salt Blend From Nu-Tek Receives 2013 FABI Award
Nu-Tek Food Science’s Salt for Life Sea Salt Blend has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2013 Food & Beverage Innovations Awards (FABI Award), presented by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. The FABI Award recognizes innovative consumable products that deliver significant benefits to restaurant operators and the food industry. An independent […]
Posted in, Center Store, Northeast
JTM Food Changes Brand Name To JJ’s Bakery
JTM Foods LLC is in the midst of a campaign to rebrand its JJ’s line into JJ’s Bakery. The new packaging began arriving on retailers’ shelves in April. The name change was based on consumer input, according to the Erie, Pa.-based company. The company’s pie products feature a new logo on the new packaging. “JJ’s […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Center Store, West
Earnest Eats Adds New Granola Bars And Hot & Fit Cereals
Earnest Eats, makers of natural foods rooted in the nourishment of whole, unprocessed ingredients, has added three new choices to its family of products: Earnest Eats Chewy Granola Bars, Hot & Fit Cereal multi-serve canisters and Hot & Fit Cereal single-serve cups. Each blends a unique trio of superfood grains, including whole oats, amaranth and […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest
Stack Wines Now Available At Meijer Stores
Stack Wines announces its newest retailer: Meijer, the Michigan-based “one-stop shopping” grocery store and supercenter. Stack Wines products will now be sold in all 144 Meijer locations throughout Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Stack Wines is the sleek and practical “four pack” of stemless wine glasses that vertically stack to form the equivalent of one […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest
Newell Rubbermaid Plans State-Of-The-Art Design Center In Kalamazoo
Newell Rubbermaid has announced a state-of-the-art Design Center to help accelerate product design and innovation. The new center is expected to open by early 2014 in Kalamazoo, Mich., located in a region known for its talent pool of designers from around the world. “Great design and creativity is the difference between a standard product and […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Pinnacle Foods Celebrates First Day On NYSE
Parsippany, N.J.-based Pinnacle Foods Inc., manufacturer and distributor of major food brands such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Vlasic and Mrs. Butterworth’s, opened for trading on Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “PF” after its initial public offering (IPO). “We’re excited to welcome Pinnacle Foods and its family of […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest
Simply Eight Expands Distribution To Michigan Kroger And Meijer stores
Now available in select Meijer and Kroger stores in Michigan Simply Eight’s recent expansion marks a new milestone for the Kalamazoo-based company, as its products are now available in two of Michigan’s top retailers. Simply Eight chewy granola bars are now available in the breakfast/granola bar aisle of select Meijer stores in western Michigan and […]
Posted in, Center Store, Midwest
Carfagna’s To Expand Columbus Manufacturing Operations
Open house to be held March 20 Columbus, Ohio-based Carfagna’s Italian Foods, a food company that has been family owned for more than eight decades, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and private reception at its new manufacturing facility March 20. The 11,000-s.f. facility, located at 3518 Johnny Appleseed Court on the north side of […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Lucky Charms Introduces Limited-Edition St. Pat’s Day Cereal
Lucky Charms is rolling out a special-edition version of the cereal for St. Patrick’s Day, transforming all the marshmallows into clovers. The cereal is available in stores across the U.S. Lucky Charms combines whole grain oats (11g per serving) with eight varieties of marshmallows. Additionally, grown-up fans of Lucky Charms can now experience the “Chase […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Clorox Identifies Four Mega Trends For Hispanic Consumers
In Latin America, 70 percent of bleach is used for cleaning, while in the U.S., 30 percent is used for cleaning, according to Clorox Chairman and CEO Don Knauss, who detailed the company’s tactics for securing the Hispanic consumer—both in the U.S. and abroad. He discussed the company’s past efforts and future plans for the […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Spam To ‘Break the Monotony’ With Campaign Featuring New Spokescharacter
Next month, the Spam brand’s first-ever spokescharacter, Sir Can-A-Lot, will encourage everyone to “Break The Monotony” of their everyday lives. Partnering with Roy Choi of Kogi BBQ Truck fame, Sir Can-A-Lot will use social media to connect with brand fans distressed by daily dullness to achieve their mission of ridding the worldwide web of mealtime […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, Southeast
Report: Grocery Store Wine Sales In Tenn. At Critical Juncture
The bill to change the Tennessee law that restricts wine sales reaches a critical juncture this week. The Memphis Business Journal reports that Tennessee lawmakers in both House and Senate committees will hear a bill that will allow wine to be sold in supermarkets. The bill could hang on a single vote. “It could fall […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
thinkThin Crunch Bars Debut Transparent Packaging, New Flavor
thinkThin’s Crunch bars are getting a makeover with a revealing new design and addition of Coconut Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts to its low sugar fruit and nut family. “What sets the thinkThin brand apart from competitors is our ingredients,” said Lizanne Falsetto, CEO and founder of thinkThin. “Our customers live busy, vibrant lifestyles and they […]
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Marley Coffee Being Distributed At Kowalski’s Markets, Bristol Farms
Marley Coffee, an artisan-roasted gourmet coffee, says that its products are now being distributed at all Kowalski’s Markets and Bristol Farms. St. Paul, Minn.-based Kowalski’s Markets is a family-owned business with nine stores that feature premium foods, gifts and a variety of in-store amenities. Selection of Marley Coffee’s 8-oz. bags of coffee may vary at […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Haribo Rolling Out Smurfs Gummi Candy To U.S. Market
In preparation for “Smurfs 2,” premiering in theaters this summer, the world’s largest maker of gummi, licorice and marshmallow candy is debuting its first licensed product in the U.S., adding Haribo Smurfs to its line of gummi candies sold in America. Haribo Smurfs are strawberry and raspberry-flavored gummi candies in the shape of familiar Smurf […]
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Color Trends Tint St. Patrick’s Day Every Shade Of Green
The baking experts in the McCormick Kitchens are bringing two of the year’s hottest color trends to the kitchen with flavorful treats in vibrant emerald, the color of the year, and an ombre cake-inspired by fashion’s color fade craze. “Flavorful green treats have never been more in style,” said Mary Beth Harrington of McCormick Kitchens. […]