Consumers now have a new way to mark a moment with the launch of Ritual Zero Proof, the first American-made gin and whiskey alternatives to have the flavor, smell and burn of traditional spirits—without the alcohol or calories. Consumers today want more choices when it comes to beverages. They are conscious of drinking “better not […]
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Seasonal Fan-Favorite Sprouts Brand Products Are Back
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are stocked with limited-time pumpkin spice and harvest-inspired Sprouts Brand products. Several items will make their debut this year, such as Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, Harvest Salsa, Apple Cider Jam and Pumpkin Vinaigrette. Back by popular demand are Pumpkin Snaps, Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Loops, among others. These […]
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Superior Grocers Opens Small-Format Store In Los Angeles
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, opened a small-format store under a new banner, The Market By Superior. Traditionally known for large stores and displays, the retailer opened a 25,000-s.f. store at 4040 W. Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, at the location of the former Washington Square Market. “Superior Grocers is […]
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Kraft Heinz Signs Brand Central To Bring Iconic Brands To Life
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz, a global food and beverage company comprising brands like Planters, Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Jell-O, Heinz, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, Kraft Mac and Cheese, and Velveeta, has selected global brand consultancy Brand Central for outbound licensing to extend its best-selling brands into new lifestyle and food and beverage consumer product categories. Kraft Heinz has […]
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Hank’s Gourmet Beverages Debuts New Ginger Beer
Southampton, Pennsylvania-based Hank’s Gourmet Beverages has introduced Hank’s Caribbean Recipe Ginger Beer in bars, clubs, restaurants, package stores, supermarkets and gourmet shops coast to coast. The new beverage features a custom blend of the international gingers, other natural flavorings, and 100 percent cane sugar. It has no artificial flavors, colorings, preservatives or sweeteners. “Our ginger […]
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PHOTOS: WD’s Taproom Opens In Point Meadows Store
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, expanded its WD’s Taproom concept to the Point Meadows community during a grand opening event, held on Aug. 28, 5-7 p.m. This latest store evolution now offers Point Meadows customers the opportunity to “sip and shop” as […]
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Fruitbelt Sparkling Tonic Names Mueller VP-Sales And Marketing
Fruitbelt Sparkling Tonic has hired Carol Mueller as its VP of sales and marketing. “One sip of Fruitbelt Sparkling Tonic and I knew I wanted to join the team,” says Mueller. “I am passionate about food that nurtures the body and the environment, and Fruitbelt’s focus on flavor and farmers makes this the perfect fit. […]
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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 […]