Two new summer flavors are now available at Southern California McDonald’s® restaurants: the Spicy Chicken McBites and McCafe Chocolate Chip Frappe. Like January’s limited time Chicken McBites, the new Spicy Chicken McBites are crispy, poppable pieces of juicy white chicken breast, seasoned to create heat and flavor that builds with every bite. Spicy Chicken McBites […]
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Simpli OatShake Beverage Innovation Wins Third Award In Six Months
On a hot streak of awards for its innovative Simpli™ OatShake beverage, Simpli OatShake Coffee received the sofi™ Silver award for Outstanding Cold Beverage from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT). This marks the third award received by Simpli OatShake within the last six months, an unprecedented event for a newcomer […]
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Fair Oaks Farms Introduces Core Power High-Protein Milk Shake
Whether you have just wrapped up a high intensity kick boxing workout, a long run, a bike ride or just a relaxing walk after a full day, nothing supports rapid recovery better than the smooth, clean taste of all new Core Power. This high protein milk shake starts with fresh, natural, top quality real milk […]
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Pepsi Bottling Seeks Incentives For Winston-Salem Expansion
Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking up to $1 million in incentives from the city of Winston-Salem, N.C., to help expand its sales and distribution operations, the Winston-Salem Journal reports. Local officials told the newspaper that if Winston-Salem is selected for the expansion, the company plans to invest close to $80 million in a move that […]
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Self Magazine Chooses Aldi’s Nature’s Nectar Juice
Aldi’s exclusive brand, Nature’s Nectar 100% Berry Burst Juice, won this year’s Self magazine Healthy Food Award under the drink category. Made from a blend of four fruit juices, the 100% Berry Burst Juice is one of 35 varieties including All Natural Lemonade and 100% Apple Juice in the Nature’s Nectar brand. “We are very […]
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Big Apple Forms Grocers Association
Attorneys Brad Gerstman and David Schwartz have announced the formation of NYAGS, the New York Association of Grocery Stores. “We have formed NYAGS, New York Association of Grocery Stores, in order to stop the assault against grocery stores as well as the foodservice industry all over New York by the mayor and other government officials,” […]
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Almond Dream Brand Of Non-Dairy Yogurt Adds Coconut Flavor To Lineup
Almond Dream™ non-dairy yogurt has added a coconut variety to its product selection. Luscious bits of coconut add tropical flavor to the creamy, rich almond yogurt. It is delicious on its own or with seasonal fresh fruit or granola. All natural and made from real almonds, it is high in calcium and a good source […]
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Citgo Introduces ‘Good Rewards’ Program For Visa Account Holders
Houston, Texas-based Citgo Petroleum is launching Citgo Good Rewards, a summer promotion that allows consumers to earn Citgo gift cards with eight minimum purchases of $20 or more made with a Visa card enrolled in the program. Running through Sept. 20 in all Citgo markets, the program is designed to give customers even more reasons […]