The baking experts in the McCormick Kitchens are bringing two of the year’s hottest color trends to the kitchen with flavorful treats in vibrant emerald, the color of the year, and an ombre cake-inspired by fashion’s color fade craze. “Flavorful green treats have never been more in style,” said Mary Beth Harrington of McCormick Kitchens. […]
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In The Raw Sweeteners Sales Hit New Record In 2012
In The Raw all-natural sweeteners had a record year in 2012, passing the $50 million mark in retail sales for the first time, reports Cumberland Packing Corp. It saw a 20 percent increase in overall sales vs. 2011, according to a news release. The brand’s products include Sugar In The Raw, Stevia In The Raw, […]
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Hickory Harvest Foods Execs Partner To Form American Confection Co.
Owners of Hickory Harvest Foods Inc. have partnered in forming a separate company, American Confection Co., in Columbus, Ohio. The company currently sees lots of growth potential in the enrobing and panning industry of confections, milk chocolate and all natural products. It adheres to high-quality standards with no hydrogenated oils and products are Kosher certified, […]
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Activate Rolls Out In N.Y. With Distribution At Food Emporium, Fairway
Activate, the nutrient-enhanced line of water beverages, and creators of the fresh twist cap technology that stores vitamins separately from the water, has announced its 2013 distribution roll out to leading New York City retailers, including Food Emporium and Fairway. After a successful 2012 with high double-digit growth through West Coast and national distribution, the […]
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New Mexico Food Distributors Ready To Enter Retail Tortilla Market
New Mexico Food Distributors Inc. plans to enter the retail tortilla market by spring, Albuquerque Business First reports. Although the company has some chile products and other foods in stores already, the bulk of its business comes from working with outside customers and preparing foods for major distributors and institutional clients. But majority partner Larry […]
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Atkinson Candy Co. Acquires Three Brands
Atkinson Candy Co. has announced an agreement with Laco Inc., a strategic partner of The Warrell Corp., to purchase Slo Poke, Black Cow and Sophie Mae brands. The three brands will become part of the Atkinson family of traditional made-in-America confections. Lufkin, Texas-based Atkinson Candy Co. will have exclusivity on marketing and sales of the […]
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Deschutes Brewery Beers Come To Western South Dakota
Deschutes Brewery of Bend, Ore., has expanded distribution in South Dakota to the western portion of the state, encompassing areas such as Rapid City and Chamberlain. The brewery will be working with local distributors, Eagle Sales in Chamberlain and Eagle Sales of the Black Hills, to bring its beers to the region. Initially, fans will […]
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Van’s Natural Foods Brings Certified Gluten-Free Products To Stores
Van’s Natural Foods is bringing a new line of gluten-free cereals, crackers and snack bars rich in whole grains, including millet, quinoa and amaranth, to grocery stores. The Gluten-Free Certification Organization certifies all of Van’s cereals, crackers and snack bars gluten free. The breakfast items and snacks, like all Van’s products, have no artificial sweeteners, […]