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Braxton Brewing And Graeter’s Relaunch Ice Cream-Inspired Stout

Covington, Kentucky-based Braxton Brewing Co., with some help from Graeter’s Ice Cream, is relaunching Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout, inspired by one of Graeter’s oldest traditional flavors, Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip. With Graeter’s exclusive black raspberry puree, Braxton Brewing Co. offers beer drinkers a dark brew with notes of roasted barley and a creamy […]

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Dave’s Killer Bread Launches English Muffins

Milwaukie, Oregon-based Dave’s Killer Bread (DKB) has introduced English muffins to its line, offering two varieties: Killer Classic and Rockin’ Grains. “Consumers are eating breakfast all day…not just in the morning. They want the convenience of breakfast foods combined with clean ingredients for snacking, second breakfast, lunch and dinner,” said Cristina Watson, DKB brand managerd. […]

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NCA CEO Addresses Fine Chocolatiers About The Future Of The Chocolate Category

John Downs, president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), spoke at the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s Elevate Chocolate event in San Francisco on Jan. 12, sharing information about the future of the chocolate category. “There is no end in sight to the emotional and social connections consumers have with chocolate,” Downs said. “But that […]

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Cookie Brand Mrs. Thinster’s Rebrands As ‘Thinsters’

The Mrs. Thinster’s Cookie Thins brand has revealed a new look and name, Thinsters, as it aims to “merge ‘healthy’ with ‘tasty’ in the cookie category.” As both manufacturers and retailers have taken on the responsibility of helping consumers eat healthier, brands in categories like chocolate, snack bars and ice cream have integrated their healthier […]

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Bob’s Red Mill Enters The Snack Aisle With ‘Bob’s Better Bars’

Forty years after reviving old world-style milling, Bob’s Red Mill is bringing its expertise in whole grain foods to the snack aisle. Bob’s Better Bars combine the company’s signature whole rolled oats with peanut butter and ingredients like honey, chocolate, strawberry and banana to create five chewy bars. The company says the bars are another […]

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Alden’s Organic Debuts New Pints, New Look That Reflect Vibrancy of Pacific Northwest

Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic has created a new line of ice cream pints, which combine the makers’ love of the Pacific Northwest and their passion for ice cream. Attendees at the Winter Fancy Food Show, held Jan. 13-15 in San Francisco, were the first to try the new line, which features organic peanut butter cups, […]

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Madrinas Coffee Launches In 700-plus Walmart Locations Across U.S.

St. Louis, Missouri-based Madrinas Coffee continues to convert sales of its cold brew coffee to a growing digital audience. While direct-to-consumer online sales remain strong for the brand, feedback from its digital audience indicated more retail availability was needed across California, Florida and Texas. The expansion into Walmart stores is the brand’s response to this feedback […]

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Beanitos Introduces New Bean Chip Line Made With Whole Beans 

Austin, Texas-based Beanitos is offering a bean chip line that uses a new recipe based on whole beans sourced directly from American farmers. The new, lighter textured bean chips are crispier, more flavorful and more nutritious. Beanitos now have one of the highest nutritional profiles of any salty snacks on the market, delivering 5 grams plant-based […]