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Serious Bean Co. Launches New Flavor For Grilling Season

After success with four introductory flavors, Serious Bean Co. has launched its newest twist on baked beans—Southern Mustard-Q BBQ beans. “Craft sauces are hot right now, especially those representing particular regional profiles,” said Joe Auchter, research and development director at Serious Bean Co. “Mustard-based sauce traditional to South Carolina is a delightful contrast to the more […]

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Honey Stinger Updating Brand Identity And Packaging

For the first time in 17 years, Honey Stinger is sporting a brand new look. It has begun releasing an updated brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, new brand statement and tagline, and all-new packaging across its full product lineup. The comprehensive brand refresh comes at a time of significant growth and […]

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Hussmann Western Sales Charity Golf Event Benefits Three Organizations

The Hussmann Western Sales Division recently held its 13th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Tournament and Charity Fundraiser to benefit Mended Hearts, Orangewood Children’s Foundation and, this year, City of Hope Cancer Center. The golf tournament was held May 20 at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine, California. Many regional and vertical market customers attended the […]

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His Mom’s Recipe Inspired Creation Of Art Cream Organic Ice Cream

Each flavor of Art Cream Organic Ice Cream is wrapped in a painting that embodies that flavor profile created by one of the team members. Owner Luciano Vitali Alves was inspired by the flavors of his mother’s homemade ice cream. As a child, he worked in her ice cream shop, helping to scoop the ice […]

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Affinity Group Expands With Matrix And Jon Morris Acquisitions

Affinity Group has acquired Matrix Sales & Marketing and Jon Morris & Co., two retail sales and marketing agencies. Enzo Dentico, CEO of Affinity Group Retail, said, “Both Jon Morris & Co. and Matrix Sales & Marketing have a tremendous history of success in our industry and are excellent solutions-oriented sales agencies that primarily focus […]

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Diamond Crystal Brands Introduces Milk In A Stick Creamers

Diamond Crystal Brands and Lakeland Dairies have worked together to launch and distribute Milk In A Stick clean coffee creamers, made with fully traceable 100-percent pure milk. Milk In A Stick is a no-additive, shelf stable creamer in an innovative portion control stick. The clean label is healthful and has one ingredient. The sticks are […]

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Wholesum’s Greenhouse Expansion To Grow 3.5M Lbs. Of Tomatoes

Wholesum’s greenhouse expansion in Arizona is adding six acres of organic tomato production to its existing 18-acre facility. The new greenhouse in Amado, Arizona, will hold the latest technology for innovative and sustainable production, which is at the core of Wholesum’s social and environmental commitments. The expansion also will bolster its commitment to Fair Trade […]

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Prairie Farms Dairy Introduces Single-Serve-Size Flavored Milk

Prairie Farms Dairy has introduced new single serve 14-oz. milk flavors to the marketplace. The new single-size flavors are designed for longer shelf life and visual appeal. Sales trends show that consumers prefer the convenience of smaller packaging and multiple flavor options. “We know consumers want products that offer quality and convenience for fast-paced lifestyles,” […]