The United States Postal Service, Amazon and Google rank as the top three most trusted brands in the country, according to the inaugural Most Trusted Brands report from data intelligence company Morning Consult. The report, the largest study of its kind, features an average of 16,700 interviews per brand for nearly 2,000 brands. It also […]
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Fourth & Heart Innovates Ghee Category With Woke Bars Launch
Venice, California-based artisanal food brand Fourth & Heart has transitioned to a lifestyle platform with the debut of its Woke energy bars. Harnessing its background in the ghee industry, the Woke bars will give consumers access to the benefits of clarified butter and collagen through an on-the-go format designed to power active lifestyles. Ghee is […]
NBA All-Star Endorses Ruffles In Frito-Lay ‘Chip Deal’
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay started the year with a rush of news, announcing new products as well as, for the first time, a new product created in partnership with an athlete. The “Chip Deal” Frito-Lay announced last summer with six-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to endorse Ruffles has yielded a new chip flavor: Lime & Jalapeño. […]
Lakeview Capital Inc. Acquires The Mochi Ice Cream Co.
An investment fund managed by Lakeview Capital Inc., a Michigan-based family office, has closed its acquisition of The Mochi Ice Cream Co., makers of My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream and the largest branded manufacturer of mochi ice cream in North America. Lakeview Capital Inc. acquired the company from Century Park Capital Partners. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, My/Mo Mochi […]
The Ziegenfelder Co. Celebrates Recovery Efforts After 2019 Fire
More than 30 employees of The Ziegenfelder Co. gathered at the company’s corporate offices on 19th Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, to celebrate their recovery efforts after last year’s fire. Company representatives from the Denver and Chino plants joined through video conferencing equipment. Employees, who refer to themselves as Zieggy Tribe members, shared memories from […]
Hazelnut Growers Of Oregon Introduces Oregon Orchard ‘Confection Collection’
Hazelnut Growers of Oregon plans to launch four new Oregon Orchard hazelnut chocolates in February. The Oregon Orchard confections are dipped in premium, artisanal chocolate. The four flavors are: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, skinny milk chocolate (20 percent less chocolate) and marionberry chocolate. This line of 6-oz. resealable pouched confections will be available at the […]
NCASEF Says 7-Eleven Ignores Requests To Hear Franchisee Concerns
In the 15 years since Joe DePinto has served as CEO of Dallas, Texas-based 7-Eleven, franchisees have struggled with profitability and working conditions. That’s according to the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF), an elected, independent body representing the interests of more than 7,200 7-Eleven franchised locations in the U.S. NCASEF is concerned […]
Hass Avocado Board Offers New Category Market Development Tool
A new Avocado Category Market Development Tool just released by the Hass Avocado Board is designed to help retailers and industry stakeholders identify, quantify and prioritize potential market-level opportunities for 45 markets. Each market has a unique profile, which varies significantly by population, category development and other measures using a multi-metric model approach to reviewing […]
2020 Will Be A Year Of Innovation For Mars Wrigley Brands
Mars Wrigley showcased some of its innovations for a number of its iconic brands at the recent 2019 NACS Show in Atlanta. Shaf Lalani, VP of strategic demand leadership, said 2020 will be a big year for Mars Wrigley, with M&M’s Fudge Brownie being its largest launch. “You’re probably familiar with the caramel launch we […]
7-Eleven Inc. To Acquire Independently Operated 7-Eleven Stores In Oklahoma
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has entered in an agreement to acquire “7‑Eleven Stores” of central Oklahoma, which includes more than 100 7-Eleven-branded locations that have been operating independently for 67 years. The transaction is anticipated to close in 60-90 days, subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals. All of the stores being acquired are located […]
People To Watch: Tiffany Crandell, Mars Wrigley Territory Sales Manager
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have partnered on this series entitled People to Watch to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Tiffany Crandell, territory sales manager, Mars Wrigley Confectionery. Tell me a little bit about you […]
Mars Wrigley Seeks Guinness World Record For Largest Snickers Bar
Hackettstown, New Jersey-based Mars Wrigley unveiled the largest Snickers bar ever created during a Guinness World Records title attempt at the company’s Waco, Texas, plant. The candy bar, weighing more than two metric tons, is a small version of something even bigger the brand has planned for Super Bowl LIV. The record-setting bar features more than 1,200 pounds […]
Butterball Launches Its New Premium Snacking Line
Over the past two years, Butterball says it has emphasized a renewed focus on innovation in the turkey space with a newly created innovation team to focus solely on new product development and identifying unmet consumer needs in the turkey space. “There has been a significant demographic shift in recent years and the buying power […]
Lay’s Unveils Three New Chip Flavors, Kicks Off Lay’s Smiles Campaign
Lay’s, having recently unveiled its first brand redesign in over a decade, is looking for ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create joy in their communities. And as Lay’s kicks off its nationwide search for people to feature on its packaging, the brand is introducing three new chip flavors across its entire portfolio this month: […]
Eat The Ball Introduces Its Frozen, Filled Football-Shaped Roll
El Segundo, California-based Eat the Ball USA has debuted a product that fits into the frozen snacks and filled rolls product categories. “Now is the perfect time for retailers to add Eat the Ball to their assortment, so they can include it in their upcoming Super Bowl promotions,’’ said managing director Fouad Lilabadi about the […]
WEST: Photo Update: Smart & Final Extra! Opens In Watts Neighborhood Of LA
Smart & Final opened its doors Jan. 8 at Jordan Downs Plaza, a mixed-use public housing community in Los Angeles’ Watts neighborhood. The brand-new grocery store is a vital part of the redevelopment of Jordan Downs. In an area that has faced the challenge of convenient access to nutritious food, the new store says it […]
Frito-Lay Launches Cheetos Popcorn In Stores Nationwide
Frito-Lay has a new snack for Cheetos fans to enjoy in the new year: popcorn. Cheetos Popcorn marks the first time ever that popcorn has been infused with Cheetle, the orange and red dust Cheetos is known for. Cheetos’ new ready-to-eat popcorn brings the taste of the iconic Cheetos seasoning to one of America’s snacking favorites, […]
Good Foods Plant-Based Queso Now Available In Select Costco Locations
Good Foods, a Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based company has expanded its plant-based Queso dip into select Costco locations. The plant-based Queso currently is being rolled out to select Costco locations in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions. To better serve the Costco market, shoppers can expect to see the typical 8-oz. dip exclusively offered in a […]
Doritos Launches Flamin’ Hot Limon And New Cool Ranch Flavors
Doritos, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is introducing two new flavors: Flamin’ Hot Limon and an enhanced Cool Ranch. “Doritos is known for making bold, innovative moves—whether it’s new movie partnerships, e-sports tournaments, an ad without logos and, of course, new flavors,” said Leslie Vesper, senior director of marketing for Frito-Lay […]
Magnum Launches Ice Cream Made With Ruby Chocolate
Magnum ice cream has introduced Magnum Ruby Minis, said to be the first national ice cream brand in the U.S. to launch an ice cream featuring the new chocolate variant, Ruby. Magnum Ruby Minis are available in packs of six bars at select retailers and will be available at grocery stores nationwide for a suggested […]
