Posted in, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, National, New Products, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Kellogg Brands Add Breakfast, Snack Choices

Kellogg Co. brands like Raisin Bran, Pop-Tarts, Special K and Cheez-It are launching new items this spring. Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg says that “the new products reflect people’s desire for wholesome foods with recognizable ingredients, the need for convenient options and the continued wish for food that is fun and delicious.” The Kellogg’s Raisin Bran […]

Posted in, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, National, New Products, Organic Natural, Suppliers

Hershey Rolling Out Simply 5 Syrup

The Hershey Co. is introducing Simply 5 Syrup, a new, five-ingredient take on its classic that has no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial preservatives and flavors, and is made from non-GMO ingredients. It rolls out in May. “People are looking for products that taste great and have ingredients that they recognize, know and trust,” said […]

Posted in, Center Store, Food Service News, Home Page Latest News, Marketing News, Midwest, Suppliers

#GreatAmericanCookIn Challenges Millennials To Eat In For One Week In May

ConAgra is encouraging Millennials to reap the money-saving benefits of cooking simple recipes from home by hosting the #GreatAmericanCookIn Challenge and asking people to pledge to “cook in” for one week during the month of May using brands such as Hunt’s tomatoes, Egg Beaters, Pam, Ro*Tel, Peter Pan Simply Ground Peanut Butter and Reddi-wip. In partnership with Chicago […]

Posted in, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, National, Suppliers

Most Successful CPG Brands Revealed

IRI has revealed last year’s most successful consumer packaged goods launches in its 2015 New Product Pacesetters report, an industry-recognized benchmark analysis of exceptional first-year CPG sales success for newly launched products. Thousands of new brands hit retail shelves last year, with 54 percent of all new product launches hailing from the food and beverage aisles, […]

Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, Southwest, Suppliers

Independence Coffee Co. Launches Single-Serve Business Segment

Brenham, Texas-based Independence Coffee Co. has launched its Indie Shot single serve branded products program. The new business unit will focus on expanded opportunities for co-packing, private label and promotional product customization in the single-serve category. “As a roasting and packaging company, we continue to see a growing need for access by roasters, retailers and […]

Posted in, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Nonfood Items, West

Hydro Flask Unveils First Retail Wall Display At Newport Avenue Market

Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks that are now part of housewares segment of Helen of Troy Ltd., has unveiled its first retail wall display at Newport Avenue Market in Bend, Oregon. The display is the first to be rolled out nationwide by Hydro Flask. “We are excited to kick […]

Posted in, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, Marketing News, National

Impact Of Millennials Explored At Home + Housewares Show

New research from Home Furnishings Network (HFN) on how Millennials make themselves at home was shared at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago in March. HFN chief brand officer Maureen Azzato opened the session, “How Millennials Make Themselves at Home,” with findings from HFN’s “2016 The Housewares Consumer Speaks” report. “There are now […]

Posted in, Center Store, Home Page Latest News, National

Mrs. Freshley’s Redesigns Packaging, Logo

Mrs. Freshley’s, a line of snack cakes and pastries from Flowers Foods, is debuting a fresh look this spring: redesigned packaging with a contemporary twist and a logo to match. The packaging highlights Mrs. Freshley’s sweets through vivid colors and easy-to-read product descriptions. Each multipack box features product images, while the cellophane-wrapped, single-serve packages showcase […]