Peter McGuinness has been promoted to president of Chobani, reporting to Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO and founder, effective Aug. 28. “We created this company with people at the center, and they are the reason for where we are today. Peter has been an amazing member of that journey, and I’m honored and happy to have him […]
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Peet’s Coffee Expands Espresso Capsule Line With Decaffeinato Ristretto
To meet the demand for decaf capsules, Berkeley, California-based Peet’s Coffee is expanding its espresso capsule line, originally launched in 2018, by introducing Decaffeinato Ristretto. Nespresso-compatible capsule sales are growing 65 percent across grocery, mass, club and Amazon outlets. Decaf capsules represent 6.6 percent of the segment, consistent with decaf offerings in the premium coffee […]
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Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Peach Donations Exceed 200,000 Lbs.
Titan Farms and Harris Teeter came together to make a peach donation to Second Harvest Food Banks in Winston-Salem and Metrolina/Charlotte, North Carolina. Over the past five years, the two companies have continued to donate to the Peaches with a Purpose program. This year’s donation tipped the scales to reach a total of 219,000 pounds […]
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Mama Biscuits Gets Vegan Certification For A Buttermilk Biscuit
Frederick, Maryland-based Mama Biscuits has received global vegan certification from BevVeg International for one of its Signature Buttermilk Biscuits. The company says the product is the only vegan certified biscuit on the market. It received the certification after an extensive review of its production practices and ingredients. Mama Biscuits are sold at Walmart, Sam’s Club, […]
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Borden Dairy Joins State Fair Of Texas Lineup With Flavored Milk
State Fair of Texas fanatics tasting this year’s new fair food can look forward to enjoying it with a side of Cotton Candy milk. Dallas-based Borden Dairy, a dairy company founded in 1857, has concocted three limited-edition, fair-inspired flavors of milk: Banana Taffy, Blueberry Cobbler and Cotton Candy. State Fair of Texas visitors will have […]
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Chobani Unveils Innovation And Community Center In Twin Falls, Idaho
Chobani LLC, the Norwich, New York-based Greek yogurt maker and the second largest overall yogurt manufacturer in the U.S., has opened the new 71,000-s.f. innovation and community center in Twin Falls, Idaho. “I’m grateful for the bond we share with the people of the Magic Valley,” says Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani. “It […]
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Hershey Invests In Snacking Businesses Fulfil, Blue Stripes
The Hershey Co. is expanding its position in the snacking category, making minority investments in emerging businesses Fulfil Holdings Ltd. and Blue Stripes LLC. Fulfil is a maker of vitamin-fortified, high-protein nutrition bars in the U.K. and Ireland. Founded by Oded Brenner, a cacao entrepreneur and creator of Max Brenner, a chocolate sensory immersion, Blue […]
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Wegmans Sponsors NY State Fair 51st Annual Butter Sculpture
“Milk. Love What’s Real” is the theme of the 51st Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair. The sculpture portrays a grandfather and child dunking cookies in milk and a young couple sharing a milkshake. The American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans, also depicts the important role that real cow’s milk plays in memorable […]