Loacker USA has hired Todd W. Hanus as SVP of U.S. sales, effective May 7. Hanus is responsible for all sales channels in the U.S. and reports to T.J. Rooney, president of Loacker USA, located in New York. Hanus joined Loacker with more than 24 years of CPG experience at Kraft Foods, Nabisco and Mondelez […]
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Jack Daniels Country Cocktails Southern Citrus Flavor Launched
Jack Daniels Country Cocktails has released its new Southern Citrus flavor just in time for summer. The new Southern Citrus is hitting shelves in stores across the U.S. in May. It will be sold in retail and convenience stores nationwide as a six-pack of 10-oz. bottles; SRP $7.99 per six-pack. Jack Daniels Country Cocktails Southern […]
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Kellogg To Introduce Off The Grid Protein Waffle In 3 Flavors
Off the Grid, a Kellogg Co. brand, introduces a new waffle that provides 12g of complete protein per serving. The Off the Grid Protein Waffle comes in three flavors—Vanilla Buttermilk, Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Wild Blueberry. They will be available in the freezer aisle beginning in June. “Off the Grid waffles were created to deliver […]
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Titan Farms Teaches Peach Growing To Florida First-Graders
Representatives from Titan Farms taught first-grade students at Lakewood Elementary School in Fort Pierce, Florida, about agriculture and peach-growing practices. South Carolina-based Titan Farms Sales Account Manager Sandra White, along with Florida peach farmer Adrian Morales from Riverside Citrus Harvesting, teamed up to teach students how peaches are grown. The community education opportunity came to […]
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Wish Farms Anticipating June Boom Of Blackberries
Plant City, Florida-based Wish Farms is expecting a robust Southeast blackberry season. “We aligned ourselves with exceptional growers that allow us to provide great tasting varieties like PrimeArk 45, Osage, Ouachita and Natchez among others,” said Jose Saca, cane berry director for Wish Farms, an international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries. “We […]
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Remembering Former Morris Alper Chairman Frederic Alper
(Editor’s note: Mr. Alper’s family recently requested that we share the news of his death, which occurred last summer.) Mr. Frederic M. Alper died Aug. 9, 2018, following a long illness. He was 79. Mr. Alper served as president and later chairman of Morris Alper Inc., one of the largest food brokerage companies in the […]
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Reese’s Ice Cream Cake Now Available In Grocery Stores
Reese’s Ice Cream Cake will roll out into select grocery stores across the country in time for “I Love Reese’s Day” on May 18. The cake is made with chocolate ice cream, chunks of real Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, a layer of Reese’s peanut butter and whipped icing with a Hershey’s chocolate drizzle on top. […]
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Beef Checkoff Launches New And Improved ‘Veal Made Easy’ Website
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI), on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, has unveiled a new consumer and industry-focused “Veal Made Easy” website that offers a simpler user experience, easy navigation and improved mobile performance. The extensive library of recipes, images and how-to cooking videos have been categorized for easy browsing. Reimagined veal recipes draw […]