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Grey Mountain Partners Sells Kronos Foods To Private Equity Firm

Grey Mountain Partners has sold Kronos Foods to Entrepreneurial Equity Partners. Grey Mountain partnered with the company in September 2016 with the goal of developing and expanding its differentiated offering of world cuisine by providing best in class new product innovation to a broader customer base. A company spokesperson said Grey Mountain is grateful for […]

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Basia’s Pickles Launches At Texas Central Market Stores

Hutto, Texas-based Basia’s Pickles, known for its flagship homestyle product, has launched two new varieties of pickles, Old World Garlic Dill and Texas Heat, at all Central Market stores. “We are very excited to bring these new products to our Central Market customers,” said Basia’s Pickles owner Barbara H. Marynowski. “The outpouring of love and […]

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Kona Gold Solutions Signs LOI To Acquire Flo Beverages LLC

Melbourne, Florida-based Kona Gold Solutions Inc., a hemp and CBD lifestyle brand focused on product development in the functional beverage sector, announced Feb. 13 it has signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to acquire Flo Beverages LLC, located in Longwood, Florida. Kona Gold will be performing its due diligence over the next few weeks and expects to close […]

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Sustainable Walnut Farm Partners With National Retailers

The Nutty Gourmet, based in Hughson, California, is on a mission to make heart-healthy snacks available to all. The affiliate of Grower Direct Nut is a family-owned walnut farm and processing facility that produces sustainably-grown, non-GMO walnut snacks from its orchards and local farms around California. The Nutty Gourmet was born at the generations-old Martella […]

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Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics Expands Nationwide In Target Stores

Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics, founded by clinical herbalist and LAC William Siff, has expanded nationwide via distribution in 970 Target stores. The launch features six SKUs: Turmeric Radiance, Green Minerals, Hawaiian Ginger, Mint Condition, Lavender Bliss and Honey Rose. The beverages are now available and retail for $3.49 each. Turmeric Radiance is a tonic based on Ayurvedic […]

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Applegate Farms Appoints Graham, O’Connor As New VPs

Jim Graham will assume the position of VP of research and development and quality assurance, and Joseph O’Connor will take on the role of VP of sales and marketing at Bridgewater, New Jersey-based Applegate, makers of a  natural and organic meat brand. Applegate Farms is a stand-alone subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp. Graham recently retired […]

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Acosta Reveals National Partnership With On The Border Chips And Dips

Acosta has been named the U.S. sales and marketing agency of record in Walmart for Truco Enterprises, maker of On The Border chips, salsa and queso, effective Feb. 15. On The Border tortilla chips are the highest velocity unflavored national brand tortilla chips in Walmart today. Acosta, a sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods […]

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Alden’s Organic Launches 3 Fan Requested Flavors

Alden’s Organic fans have been heard as the organic ice cream maker is now offering two new 14-oz. pints and one 48-oz. sqround. The three new flavors that will be sampled during Natural Products Expo West from March 5-7 at Alden’s Organic Booth 2137 in Hall B are: Ooey Gooey Brownie (SRP: $5.49-$5.99) Rich organic chocolate […]