Beetnik Foods, an Austin, Texas-based organic food brand specializing in organic, gluten-free, humanely raised, grass-fed beef and chicken entrées, now will be available to Kroger shoppers in more than 700 stores across the country. Early November, Kroger shoppers will be able to purchase either beef or chicken Beetnik frozen meatball pouches. Both products are certified USDA Organic and […]
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Fourth Generation Of Family Now Leading Reily Foods Co.
New Orleans-based Reily Foods Co. has appointed William B. Reily IV president and CEO. The 117-year-old company was founded by Reily’s great-grandfather in 1902 and today manufactures and markets products like Luzianne Tea, French Market Coffee and Blue Plate Mayonnaise, as well as other brands like New England Coffee, Swans Down Cake Flour and Two […]
Purina Opens 21st U.S. Factory In Hartwell, Georgia
On Nov. 18, Nestlé Purina Pet Care Co. opened its 21st factory in the United States in Hartwell, Georgia—a move the company says will unlock growth potential for the production of Purina brands while making a significant impact on the local economy. With a total investment of more than $320 million, the new Hartwell factory is Purina’s […]
Rubicon Bakers Rolls Out Its Holiday Cakes, Muffins
Richmond, California-based Rubicon Bakers unveiled its seasonal holiday product line in early November. The line features Gingerbread Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing; Pumpkin Salted Caramel Cupcakes; Peppermint Fudge Cupcakes; and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Rubicon Bakers is a social-mission company that seeks to “Bake a Better World” through its conscious business practices, the […]
Muffin Town Now Offering Its Cornbread In Half-Sheet Size
Muffin Town has added a new half-sheet size of cornbread to its portfolio of bakery products. Each 4-lb. sheet comes pre-scored for custom cutting into 30 squares, creating the appearance of a freshly baked and hand-sliced cornbread serving. The cornbread is prebaked, frozen, and ready to thaw and serve. The Muffin Town line of authentic […]
NGA Appoints Kirtland, Raya To Board, Presents Industry Service Award To Jones
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, has appointed Amy Kirtland EVP of independents, fresh and exclusive brands at KeHE Distributors, and Lori Raya, chief merchandising and marketing officer at SpartanNash, to fill vacancies on its board of directors. Kirtland serves KeHE’s customers in the areas of grocery independents […]
Walls Named Lipari Foods President, Chief Operating Officer
Lipari Foods has named Tim Walls president and chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. As president and COO, Walls oversees all company operations. He reports to Lipari Foods CEO Thom Lipari. “By bringing Tim into this new role, we are ensuring the existing operations continue to have the attention needed to grow and prosper,” Lipari […]
Chobani Expands To Offer Oat-Based Products, Natural Dairy Creamers
Chobani, America’s No. 1 Greek yogurt brand, is debuting an entire platform of batch-made oat-based drinks and cultured oat blends, as well as dairy-based creamers. “Like yogurt, oats are an ancient food with deep roots in our culture and our land. These grains deserve to be celebrated,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani. “I […]
