Seth Goldman is a founder of PLNT Burger, the recently launched quick-serve concept located in Whole Foods Market in Silver Spring, Maryland. Goldman, who launched Honest Tea out of his home in 1998, currently serves as chairman of the board of Beyond Meat. At PLNT Burger, he will drive expansion plans and strategic planning for the […]
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Brekki Overnight Oats Acquired By Members Of Cedar’s Executive Team
Brekki, a Carlsbad, California-based company with a line of dairy-free, ready-to-eat overnight oats, has been acquired by the executive team of Cedar’s Foods, a global leader in Mediterranean foods. The popularity of overnight oats continues to rise. The Global Oatmeal Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2 percent to account for U.S. […]
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Weis Markets Gives Placement To Verus’ MLB-Branded Candy Products
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has placed an order with Verus International Inc. for its Major League Baseball-branded candy products from its Big League Foods (BLF) subsidiary. Weis operates 198 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. In addition to being the first supermarket customer, Weis also is the first […]
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Whole Foods Market Honors Frieda’s During International Women’s Month
In support of March being celebrated as International Women’s Month, Whole Foods Market is celebrating women with its Women Makers Raising the Bar campaign, a movement highlighting the accomplishments of notable women makers. This year, Frieda’s Specialty Produce is a focal point in the produce department as a Female First for being a female-led trailblazing […]
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Chick-fil-A Rolling Out 2 Bottled Sauces In Fla. Supermarkets
Chick-fil-A is rolling out bottled versions of two sauces as part of a pilot program in Florida this April. Chick-fil-A and Polynesian sauces will be available in 16-oz. bottles in all Florida Publix, Target, Walmart and Winn-Dixie stores. When purchasing a Chick-fil-A Bottled Sauce, shoppers also are supporting the dreams of Chick-fil-A restaurant team members. Chick-fil-A’s […]
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Urban Pie Pizza Co. Launches Artisan Hemp Seed Crust Pizzas
Urban Pie Pizza Co. is introducing artisan thin crust pizzas made with hemp seeds to the frozen pizza aisle and adding a new flavor to its artisan thin crust line. Urban Pie Pizza is one of the fastest growing brands in the natural channel, and these hemp-infused crusts are a first in the frozen aisle, […]
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Clif Bar Features Women Athletes On Packaging For First Time Ever
For the first time in its 28-year history, Clif Bar will replace the iconic climber on the most popular flavors of its Clif Bar packaging with real-life trailblazers—six women athletes representing six different sports. This change celebrates the athletes who require sustained energy to push boundaries and go farther in their discipline. The limited-edition packaging […]
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Cusa Tea Launches World’s First Cold-Brew Instant Coffee
Boulder, Colorado-based Cusa Tea announces a major category expansion with the launch of Cusa Coffee. Made with the same cold-brew, evaporative dehydration technology as its tea products, Cusa Coffee is bringing cold-brew into the instant category. Seven instant packets come in every box, and each one makes an 8-oz. cup of steeped coffee in under […]
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Instacart Introduces Mobile Checkout For Shoppers
Instacart is offering a new way for shoppers to check out using mobile payments directly in the shopper app. Instacart Mobile Checkout will be available for all shoppers in the coming months, so shoppers can tap their phone and pay at the register without needing to reach for their wallet. Instacart Mobile Checkout is being […]
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Gotham Greens Opens New Hydroponic Greenhouse Near Baltimore
Baltimore-based Gotham Greens announced the official opening of its new 100,000-s.f. hydroponic greenhouse outside of Baltimore. Reimagining a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill located in Sparrows Point, this is Gotham Greens’ seventh greenhouse nationwide and its first that will provide a year-round supply of fresh produce to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers across 10 states […]
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La Colombe Sees Record Growth With Additional National Distribution
After securing national distribution at Walmart in 2019, La Colombe is continuing its aggressive growth strategy by capturing national distribution for its Draft Latte—a first-of-its-kind, ready-to-drink texturized coffee beverage—at Kroger and Walgreens in the first quarter on 2020. La Colombe’s core Draft Latte flavors, which include the Original Draft Latte, Triple Draft Latte, Mocha Draft […]
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Applegate Launches Its New Well Carved Meat Line
Applegate, makers of all-natural and organic meat products, has introduced Applegate Well Carved, a new line designed to satisfy consumers who are being mindful of their meat intake and its nutritional, ethical and environmental impact. Applegate says Well Carved burgers and meatballs combine meat with whole organic vegetables, legumes and grains and continue the brand’s mission—Changing […]
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Anheuser-Busch’s Brewers Collective Launches First Craft Beyond Beer Platform
Brewers Collective, the craft business unit of Anheuser-Busch, ventured into the flavored malt beverage category with the debut of LQD (pronounced L-Q-D). The brand’s debut product portfolio of hard limeades, hard teas and hard lemonades all harness the unique flavor profiles of their respective ingredients. “After brainstorming with brewers from across the 13 craft partners that […]
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Acosta Forms National Partnership With Voortman Cookies Ltd.
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has been named U.S. sales and marketing agency of record for Voortman Cookies Ltd., a subsidiary of Hostess Brands Inc. Effective immediately, Acosta, a sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, will represent Voortman, the top player in crème wafers and sugar-free cookies, according to Nielsen. The Canada-based company manufactures […]
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Del Sol Foods Appoints McKeown, Van Dorf To Leadership Team
U.S.-based condiments brand Briannas, owned by Del Sol Foods in Brenham, Texas, has named Jay McKeown as director of finance and technology and Jenny Van Dorf as director of brand marketing. McKeown brings more than 25 years of financial experience to Del Sol. After beginning his career in commercial banking with NationsBank N.A., McKeown has […]
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Ocean Garden Products Appoints Lopez As New CEO
Ocean Garden Products Inc., the California-based seafood company known for its wild caught and farm raised Mexican shrimp, has named Celso Lopez its new president and CEO. Lopez has served until now as Ocean Garden’s CFO and has been with the company for 17 years. He has broad experience in multiple divisions of the company […]
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Pazazz Apples Prevail Over Honeycrisp In Blind Taste Test
Pazazz apples, the proprietary variety from Honeybear Brands, has been selected as the clear favorite in a blind consumer taste test. The taste test challenged consumers’ perceptions about their own apple flavor preferences, opting for the variety with an “intense flavor pop.” The January study, commissioned by Honeybear Brands and conducted by Leede Research and Churchill Group, […]
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Happy Little Plants, Fresh Thyme Highlight Plant Protein In Stores
The Happy Little Plants brand and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market are helping to fuel the plant-based protein explosion by having a dedicated set in each of Fresh Thyme’s 74 locations. The two Midwestern companies are joining forces to help bring plant protein items to consumers across the region. “We know that people are looking to add […]
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Diestel Family Ranch Introduces Sous-Vide Turkey Meatloaf
Diestel is introducing its Sous-Vide Turkey Meatloaf as an easy-to-prep dinner solution for families. Available in traditional and Florentine flavors, the fully-cooked turkey meatloaf is made from butcher-quality, whole-muscle cuts to deliver authentic turkey flavor and premium texture. The sous-vide cooking method ensures a moist and tasty loaf every time, all while making it simple […]
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Tyson Fresh Meats Brings Top Products, Innovative Solutions To AMC
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., the South Dakota-based beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., showcased top products from its extensive portfolio of brands at the recent 2020 Annual Meat Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is known industrywide as a purveyor of quality beef and pork offerings. “At Tyson Fresh Meats, we take pride in […]