As Apeel Sciences builds its U.S., Peru, Mexico and Chile supplier base, its longer-lasting Apeel produce will launch in more than 1,100 Kroger Co. stores in the U.S. Kroger will also introduce two new produce categories, Apeel asparagus and Apeel limes, through a pilot in its Cincinnati market this fall. “Kroger is excited to offer […]
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Dakota Provisions Launches Turkey Brand Dakota 44
Huron, South Dakota-based protein manufacturer Dakota Provisions has launched its first consumer turkey products brand, Dakota 44. Dakota 44 offers a variety of fresh turkey products in on-trend flavor profiles that come in several easy-meal and snacking forms. These products are driven by three core consumer demands: bolder flavors, greater ease and more transparency. As […]
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Nounós Creamery Adds New Investors, Plans Capacity Expansion
Nounós Creamery, an emerging brand that produces the only FDA approved cheesecloth strained yogurt in the U.S., has secured new investment and is expanding capacity. The new funds will accelerate the company’s growth by allowing the brand to acquire key hires, amplify marketing support to bolster consumer awareness and increase R&D support for new product […]
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Pro-Dip Debuts Energy Supplement Pouches Targeted To C-Stores
Pro-Dip offers what it describes as a “category-creating” energy health supplement. The company took a smokeless tobacco pouch usually used for snus, emptied it of tobacco and filled it with vitamin powder. The new pouch, which is patent pending, is designed to compete with energy drinks, coffee and the like. The company said the pouch […]
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New Seasons Market Picks Up Lazarus Naturals CBD Products
With a mission to make consciously crafted, hemp-derived CBD as accessible and affordable as possible, Lazarus Naturals finalized a regional distribution deal with West Coast-based New Seasons Market to sell its range of wellness products at 28 stores in Oregon, Washington and California. Demand for CBD is booming among consumers seeking its purported beneficial effects […]
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Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Beef Can Carry New Label
Combining regenerative agriculture and holistic management, Becker, Minnesota-based Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed is launching its redesigned regenerative label on all of its more than 50 case-ready products. Third-party certified by the American Grassfed Association, Thousand Hills has approval to add statements on the label noting the benefits regenerative agriculture has on building topsoil, sequestering carbon, […]
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Roland Foods Appoints Keith Dougherty As Its New CEO
Keith Dougherty has joined New York City-based Roland Foods LLC, an importer of specialty food products and a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, as CEO, effective Sept. 9. Tyler Hawes, who has led Roland since the retirement of former CEO Jim Wagner this spring, will continue to serve as president of Roland. Dougherty has […]
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Good Foods Declares Charitable Mission To Support No Kid Hungry
Good Foods is supporting No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America during the back-to-school season. Through education and charitable endeavors, Good Foods and No Kid Hungry are focused on a mutual dedication to bringing communities together around food. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based Good Foods makes all-natural products such as guacamoles, dips, […]