Icelandic Provisions in New York, makers of cultured dairy products, is introducing a new line of skyr called Krímí. Skyr and yogurt are both cultured dairy products, but the cultures that make them are different. The original cultures used to make skyr impart a creamy flavor whereas yogurt cultures may provide a sour, tart taste. Krímí […]
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GetUpside Hires Jen Millard To Lead New Austin Office
GetUpside has hired retail technology sales expert Jen Millard as chief revenue officer. She will lead the new Austin, Texas, office. Millard has 30 years’ experience in the retail and financial services sectors. She has held leadership roles with MasterCard and Truaxis as well as retailers like Saks and Bed Bath & Beyond. Millard has […]
Yasso Targets Kids With Frozen Yogurt Bars Called Snack Buddies
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt has rolled out Snack Buddies, a new line of 45- to 50-calorie frozen Greek yogurt bars that are in a “snackable” format. “As we did back in 2011 when we launched Yasso, we again identified an opportunity in the category to meet consumers’ needs. The current novelty options available and marketed […]
Chicago’s Spinning Wheel Brands Debuts Its Sesame Milk
With consumers shifting to plant-based protein alternatives, Spinning Wheel Brands introduced Hope & Sesame, a new line of protein-backed, nondairy sesame milks, at Natural Products Expo West, which took place March 6-9 in Anaheim, California. Its sesame milks, sold in 1-liter cartons, provide 8g of protein and 120 calories per serving plus as much calcium […]
The Fresh Market Puts HyVida Sparkling Water In 160 Stores
HyVida is now available in more than 160 The Fresh Market stores in 22 states. The partnership with the Greensboro, North Carolina-based gourmet supermarket chain will increase HyVida’s distribution footprint. “We are especially proud to partner with The Fresh Market,” said Rick Smith, president and CEO of HyVida. “The company focuses on providing customers quality, […]
Stryve Biltong Names Its First Chief Marketing Officer
Stryve Biltong has appointed Jaxie Alt the company’s first chief marketing officer (CMO). “We’re thrilled to welcome Jaxie to the Stryve leadership team,” said Joe Oblas, co-founder of Stryve Biltong. “Her creative abilities coupled with her results-driven background and passion are exactly what we need to take Stryve Biltong to the next level.” Alt brings […]
Gallant And New York City Chef Unveil Homemade Bone Broth
Gallant Brands, owner of The Original Soupman in Eatontown, New Jersey, is teaming up with New York City Chef John Philips of the Mansion Restaurant and Eatery to offer Best Quality Bone Broth. “All of the soup formulas will benefit from a superior stock and broth,” Philips said. “The legendary flavor profile and awesome spice […]
Lef Farms Offers Crisp Baby Greens Exclusively At Hannaford
lef Farms has added a unique leafy green to the market called Crisp touted as a crunchy alternative to Romaine and iceberg lettuce. “As always, we want to introduce greens that bring more to the table than just the typical spring mix. New Crisp does just that by packing a crispy crunch into every bite […]
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Selling in Giant Eagle, Harris Teeter, Publix
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams are now being distributed at Giant Eagle and Harris Teeter grocery stores and has expanded flavors available at Publix. Between Giant Eagle’s locations throughout the east coast and midwest, and Harris Teeter’s locations throughout the southeast and mid-Atlantic region, the two new partnerships add more than 650 locations to Jeni’s grocery business. […]
B&G Foods’ EVP Of Operations To Retire In December
B&G Foods Inc. has announced that William F. Herbes, EVP of operations, will retire at the end of December 2019. Herbes has served as EVP of operations since joining the Parsippany, New Jersey, company in August, 2009. Kenneth G. Romanzi, who currently serves as EVP and COO, as previously announced will become the company’s next […]
Publix Among Retailers Now Offering Dunkin’ Coffee Thins
Dunkin’ Coffee Thins are now on sale at Publix Super Markets nationwide. Dunkin’ Coffee Thins are distributed by Miami, Florida-based Tierra Nueva. The treats are made using whole Dunkin’ coffee beans crafted into edible coffee squares combined with other natural ingredients. The edible coffee thins offer a burst of caffeine in two popular Dunkin’ flavors: […]
CBD-Infused Organic Tree Water Available At Vermont Natural Store
Tretap has launched the market’s first CBD-infused maple water beverage. Tretap, which was acquired by Burlington, Vermont’s original CBD store, Ceres Natural Remedies, began selling the first CBD beverage flavor, Tangerine-Turmeric, in all Ceres stores in the state starting March 19. “This is a special day for all of us at Ceres Natural Remedies and […]
New Report Says Multi-Beverage Blends Trending
U.S. Beverage Market Outlook 2019 says new innovations and mashup formulations have been growing in popularity. Efforts by marketers and manufacturers have given the otherwise mature beverage industry the buoyancy necessary to stay afloat and thrive, according to the new report by market research firm Packaged Facts. Among the most important recent innovations identified by […]
Sabra Names Former Mondelēz Executive Levine CMO
Sabra has appointed Jason Levine as CMO. Levine joins the White Plains, New York, hummus maker from Mondelēz International, where he served as North America CMO. Levine will oversee global marketing and communications with responsibilities including driving Sabra’s growth strategy by introducing consumers to new ways of using hummus and developing new offerings in the high growth plant-based […]
Swire Coca-Cola, Monster Energy Reach Agreement For Distribution
Swire Coca-Cola USA has come to an agreement giving the company and other Coca-Cola franchise bottlers the rights to distribute Monster Energy Co. products in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. The terms of the deal give Swire Coca-Cola USA, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Deming Coca-Cola and Durango Coca-Cola distribution rights for Monster Energy products throughout Arizona […]
Enlightened Introduces Pints and Novelty Ice Cream Bar
Enlightened Ice Cream has introduced two new snack products featuring its signature high-protein, low-sugar ice cream: a novelty ice cream bar and a special flavor run in one-pint containers. The items include the popular combination of sweet and salty flavors. All That & a Bag of Chips is potato chip ice cream with chocolate chips and […]
Odwalla Unveils 3 Smoobucha Flavors
Stores nationwide are now selling Odwalla’s Smoobucha, the company’s take on the tea beverage kombucha. Odwalla Smoobucha is available in three flavors: Citrus & Guava, Berry & Ginger and Apple & Greens. Odwalla Smoobucha was unveiled at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, California, earlier this month. It blends the taste and […]
Tierra Nueva Hires Industry Veterans For Snack Category Initiative
Miami-based coffee technology company Tierra Nueva has hired two longtime industry executives as it launches its strategic marketing initiative. The company wants to broadly market its proprietary coffee ingredient formulations to target consumers interested in healthy snacking and indulgent snacking. Greg Keyes has been named Tierra Nueva’s VP of sales for bakery and restaurant, and […]
Safeway First Major U.S. Retailer To Carry Oki Beverages
Phivida Holdings Inc. reports that Safeway will begin selling Oki beverages in more than 100 stores in Colorado. Safeway is the first major retailer in the U.S. to offer the line of iced teas and waters, which are infused with 20mg of active hemp extract. Albertsons Cos. LLC, the parent of Safeway, has more than […]
Southeastern Mills Names Goodyear SVP Of Sales And Marketing
Southeastern Mills has named Steve Goodyear SVP of sales and marketing, effective Feb. 25. In his new role, Goodyear will be responsible for strategy development and the execution of sales and marketing. “I am honored and excited to join and lead the sales and marketing teams at Southeastern Mills during this time of growth in the […]
