American Pistachio Growers is joining with Anheuser-Busch to promote the “perfect pairing”: the perfect smart snack and the perfect beer for adults with active lifestyles. Now and through 2015, pistachio lovers can save up to $6 on the purchase of American Pistachio Growers member-branded pistachios and a 12-pack or larger of Michelob Ultra. This partnership […]
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Bumble Bee Seafoods Acquired By Thai Union Group
Bumble Bee Seafoods, North America’s largest branded shelf-stable seafood company, has been acquired by Thai Union Frozen Products Public Co. Ltd. (TUF). TUF entered into a binding agreement to obtain 100 percent of the shares of Bumble Bee Foods from Lion Capital, a pan-Atlantic private equity firm, for $1.51 billion. “I have always believed that […]
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Fiji Water Redesigns Label
For the first time in 10 years, Fiji Water, the No. 1 premium bottled water brand in the U.S., is changing the look of its bottle by redesigning its label. Fiji Water says its new look showcases the beauty of the product and story behind the brand. Each bottle size—330ml, 500ml, 1L and 1.5L—features not only […]
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Renfro Foods’ Classic Dixieland Chow Chow Gets New Look
Before there was a Mrs. Renfro’s brand, there was Dixieland. In the company’s early days, George Renfro cooked Dixieland Syrup, Mild Chow Chow and Hot Chow Chow. Now, just in time for the New Year, the classic Dixieland brand chow chow condiment has an updated look. The Dixieland lid and label, which have not been updated […]
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Keurig Green Mountain And Community Coffee Form Partnership
Keurig Green Mountain, a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages with its brewing technology, and Community Coffee Co., the largest family-owned and -operated retail coffee brand in America, have reached a multi-year licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement to bring Community coffee to Keurig portion pack formats for consumer and commercial Keurig […]
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Extend Nutrition Rolls Out Sugar- And Gluten-Free Protein Bars
Extend Nutrition has released its new sugar-free and gluten-free protein bars that are clinically proven to help control blood sugar for six to nine hours, according to the St. Louis-based company. The new Cookies & Cream and Chocolate & Caramel bars currently are available at extendbar.com, with retail sales to begin later this year. The […]
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Probar Partners With Utah Food Bank To Donate 50K Meal Bars
Probar, creator of convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is partnering with Utah Food Bank in support of Feeding America’s nationally recognized BackPack Program. Probar has made a commitment to donate 50,000 Meal bars over 12 months starting this month. The BackPack Program works in conjunction with after-school programs to ensure that children at risk of […]
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Rural Minnesota Company’s Product One Of Oprah’s ‘Favorite Things’
Annie B’s, a small, family-owned company in Minnesota, has been given a gift itself: Its wooden box of caramels has been chosen as one of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” for 2014. The rustic gift box is filled with 35 caramels and is available in Original; Sea Salt Caramel; or assorted, which includes Original, Sea Salt Caramel […]