In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags, MountainKing has acquired a Colorado packing facility in the farm-rich San Luis Valley. The new packing facility will be dedicated exclusively to its fingerlings and new baby versions of MountainKing yellows and reds. The new MountainKing facility in the south-central Colorado […]
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Peapod Collaborates With Food Writer Mark Bittman On Meal Kits
Chicago-based Peapod has a new meal kit collaboration with Mark Bittman, one of the country’s best-known, most prolific food writers. Peapod is making it easy for customers to get some of Bittman’s newest meals on the table by highlighting several of his new cookbook’s recipes in shoppable, click-to-cart format recipes as well as an exclusive […]
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Kiito Protein Drink Sold In Sprouts, The Fresh Market, Wegmans
Kiito protein drink is gaining distribution at Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market and Wegmans stores. The multi-retailer launch will significantly increase Los Angeles-based Kiito’s retail presence from e-commerce availability to more than 700 doors by July. “In our first six months, we’re growing faster than we expected and have plans to be in over […]
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Veroni Will Display 661-Lb. Mortadella At IDDBA Show In Orlando
Veroni will bring the largest 100-percent-made-in-Italy mortadella to the U.S. The mortadella is 661 pounds in weight, 6.4 feet long and 18 inches in diameter. After having successfully passed the USDA’s meat inspection division controls, also thanks to the work of Veroni’s QC specialists, the mortadella has reached Orlando to be exhibited and tasted at […]
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Propel Line Expanded With Vitamin Boost Fitness Water
Propel Vitamin Boost fitness water is now available in stores. Propel Vitamin Boost is a fitness water enhanced with 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamins B3, B5, B6, and C made with no artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors. It also provides the same level of electrolytes as original Propel, according to Propel, […]
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Pep Talk Sparkling Water Continues U.S. Expansion
Pep Talk, a naturally-flavored, naturally caffeinated sparkling water, continues to expand its retail footprint throughout the U.S. The Minnesota-based brand is expanding into 100 H-E-B stores in Texas, and will be in UNFI warehouse-supplied stores in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. It also will be sold in all The Fresh Market locations. Pep […]
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Ready To Thrive Frozen Smoothies Now In Two New Flavors
Los Angeles-based Ready to Thrive Smoothie is adding two new flavors—Boost and Rejuvenate—to its current lineup that includes Energy and Green varieties. The new ready-to-blend frozen smoothie cups are available at Target stores nationwide for $3.99. The Boost flavor features vitamin-abundant whole foods to support immunity, including mango, pineapple, avocado, zucchini, matcha tea, cacao and […]
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FlavoRx Now Available Free At Walmart Neighborhood Markets
Walmart is now offering FlavoRx with select liquid prescriptions for no additional cost at Neighborhood Market pharmacies. FlavoRx is a flavoring that can be added to liquid prescription medicines given to children to make it taste better to them. It comes in a variety of flavors, including grape, strawberry, mango and bubblegum. “We know our […]
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B&G Foods Acquires Clabber Girl Baking Products
B&G Foods Inc. has acquired the Clabber Girl Corp. baking products from Hulman & Co. In addition to Clabber Girl Baking Powder, Clabber Girl’s product offerings include the Rumford, Davis, Hearth Club and Royal brands of retail baking powder, baking soda and corn starch and the Royal brand of foodservice dessert mixes. B&G Foods, headquartered […]
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Trolli Most Innovative New Product At Sweets & Snacks Expo
Ferrara Candy Co. received two Most Innovative New Product Awards for its Trolli candy at the National Confectioners Association‘s 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Trolli Sour Brite Crunchy Crawlers won Best in Show Most Innovative Product Award and Trolli Sour Brite Candy Corn won Most Innovative New Product Award for seasonal. “Trolli […]
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CBDNhance Releases Two Products To Increase CBD Absorption
Edmond, Oklahoma-based CBDNhance has released two new products, Ultra-Relief and Ultra-Relax, that are designed to increase the benefits of CBD. The products do not contain CBD, but instead, contain terpenes and other natural ingredients that have been shown to help with CBD absorption and effectiveness. The products do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). “We’re taking advantage […]
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Ardent Mills Announces Expansion To Denver Community Mill
Ardent Mills is expanding its existing mill in the popular River North Art District of Denver, Colorado. The mill’s new processing “muscle” will directly support The Annex by Ardent Mills. The Denver-based company is investing in the Denver Mill to add capability to clean and pack intact grains, pearl barley and dehull heirloom grains like […]
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Inline Plastics Expands Safe-T-Fresh SquareWare Containers
Inline Plastics, with corporate headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut, has a new product line of “mini”-sized containers. The company has expanded the Safe-T-Fresh SquareWare family with the addition of the new line of Snackers. Snackers are compact, leak-resistant containers that are sized for small servings. They make the most of snug merchandising spaces, while offering consumers […]
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Cargill Meat Solutions Brands To Roll Out New Protein Snacks This Fall
Three brands from Cargill Meat Solutions are planning to release new turkey-based protein products this fall. Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms plan to introduce turkey dippers, a high-protein, low-carb snack. Turkey Dippers are designed to be eaten on-the-go. Each Turkey Dippers kit has at least 16g of protein, powered by turkey that is raised […]
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New Sparkling Ice Case Wraps Support Honor Flight Network
For a fourth year, Sparkling Ice is working with the Honor Flight Network to take the nation’s military veterans on trips to Washington, D.C., to see the war memorials built in their honor. But this is the first year Sparkling Ice has designed special limited-edition case wraps to promote Honor Flight. The new Honor Flight […]
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Collins Retiring From Keurig Dr Pepper, Per Merger Plans
Rodger Collins, president of direct store delivery for Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., will be retiring from the company, consistent with succession plans established at the time Keurig and Dr Pepper merged. Collins will remain with the company as a consultant following his retirement in mid-July. Dr Pepper is based in Plano, Texas; Keurig is based in […]
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Between Rounds Bakery To Sell Items At CT C-Stores
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a fast-casual restaurant operator based in South Windsor, Connecticut, recently obtained a license to manufacture prepared foods and now plans to offer its signature bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches at convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. Currently, the company’s prepared breakfast and lunch sandwiches are available in the refrigerated […]
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Monnik Beer Being Canned For Sale In Louisville-Area Stores
Louisville, Kentucky-based brewpub Monnik Beer Co. is canning two of its most popular brews for distribution in Louisville-area stores. The beers being canned are Hauck’s American Pilsner and Monnik India Pale Ale. The canned beers will be available in late May. Located in the heart of the Schnitzelburg neighborhood of Louisville, Monnik Beer Co. has […]
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Defy CBD Performance Drink Launches In Denver
The Defy CBD performance drink has launched as the first CBD-infused performance drink on the market, the company said. Defy made the announcement in Denver, Colorado, where the company is based, with founders Beau Wehrle, CEO, and Megan Bushell, COO, Dave Logan of iHeartMedia and pro football Hall of Famer and Defy founding partner Terrell […]
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Kellogg Co. Names Two New Grocery VPs; Rolling Out New Cereal
Kellogg Co. has announced the promotion of two of its longstanding and experienced sales leaders. Carrie Sander has been promoted to VP-national accounts-grocery, and Shane Sgambelluri has been promoted to VP-regional accounts-grocery. Sander has a variety of experience in different sales channels and regions during her 17 years with Kellogg. She most recently served as […]