U.S. honey demand reached an all-time high, according to the latest Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Record-setting consumption of honey and made-with-honey products totaled 618 million pounds in 2021. The previous record was 596 million pounds in 2017. The U.S. is the second largest consumer behind China, according to the latest data […]
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Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, Southeast
Bush’s Offers Pantry Organization Session With The Home Edit
Knoxville, Tennessee-based Bush’s Beans and professional organizing service The Home Edit are helping fans of the show transition into a mealtime routine with Bush’s Sidekicks. Through the Bush’s Sidekicks and The Home Edit Pantry Sweepstakes, the partners are offering fans the chance to win a personal, in-home organization session with The Home Edit team and virtually […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast, Snacks Brands
B&G Foods Launches Snickers Seasoning Blend
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods has introduced a Snickers Shakers Seasoning Blend. The release of the seasoning blend comes on the heels of B&G Foods’ seasoning category partnership with Mars for Twix Shakers Seasoning Blend. “We’re pleased to expand our wildly popular licensed seasoning blends line with the addition of Snickers, one of the most iconic chocolate […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Carandini Launches Italian Cheese Dressing With Balsamic Vinegar
Carandini, a historic family based in Modena, Italy, has been producing hand-crafted balsamic vinegars using traditional family methods since 1641. U.S. consumers can purchase Carandini’s artisanal premium products – including the newest iteration of their Italian Cheese Dressing, available at Whole Foods and Fresh Market stores. The Italian Cheese Dressing with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena & […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Bush’s Celebrates Reopening Of Bean Museum In Dandridge, TN
Bush’s Beans has announced the grand reopening of its Bush’s Visitor Center Museum in Dandridge, Tennessee. Housed in the original Bush’s general store, the museum maintains the historical feel with new innovative, digital experiences. At the new museum, guests can learn more about the company through: An interactive digital shelf set that features an array of Bush’s products, allowing […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods
Heinz Launches Chef-Inspired Sauce Collection
Chicago-based Heinz has announced its new Heinz 57 Collection, a line of elevated sauces and spreads. Aiming to make culinary trends more accessible, Heinz looked to the expertise of Lee Wolen and Joe Frillman for inspiration in developing the collection. The chef-inspired line attempts to accelerate culinary exploration by transforming simple dishes into new creations. “I am inspired by premium-crafted ingredients […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Pasta Roni Launches Two Heat & Eat Offerings
Chicago-based PepsiCo and its brands, Rice-A-Roni and Pasta Roni, have launched a new Pasta Roni product, Heat & Eat. The new product will debut in two flavors – Penne Alfredo and Rotini Marinara. This dish microwaves in 60 seconds and the company states that it “can complement any lunch or dinner or be enjoyed as […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Center Store, Southwest
Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Sells TNT Crust To General Mills
Austin, Texas-based Peak Rock Capital has announced the close of its sale of TNT Crust to General Mills Inc. Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, TNT is a provider of partially baked and self-rising pizza crusts. TNT serves a blue-chip customer base, including foodservice distributors, national pizza chains and retail brands. “Peak Rock has played a critical role […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Midwest, Plant-Based News
Kellogg Co. To Split Operations Into Three Separate Businesses
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Company has approved a plan to separate its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses, via tax-free spin-offs, resulting in three independent public companies. “Kellogg has been on a successful journey of transformation to enhance performance and increase long-term shareowner value. This has included re-shaping our portfolio, and today’s announcement is […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Bonne Maman Releases New Line Of Fruit Spreads
Bloomfield, New Jersey-based Bonne Maman Preserves has announced its new line of fruit spreads, adding a reduced sugar option to its family of preserves, curds, herbal teas and gift boxes. The company currently has six flavors of fruit spreads available – red fruit, cherry, apricot, orange, strawberry and blueberry. They contain 38 percent less sugar, […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Center Store, Northeast
Tessemae Launches Classic Ranch Sauce In Costco Stores
Baltimore, Maryland-based Tessemae’s announced that its 24-oz. Squeeze Bottle Classic Ranch is available in 75 Costco Clubs across Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio. “We’ve made tremendous strides in terms of growing our presence in the retail community over recent years, but this is a true milestone for us. We know the commitment to quality […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
505 Southwestern Celebrates Anniversary With National Recipe Contest
Denver-based 505 Southwestern, a leading Hatch Valley flame-roasted green chile brand, is kicking off its 25th anniversary this year with a nationwide recipe contest. In 1997, 505 Southwestern jarred its first batch of Flame Roasted Hatch Valley Green Chile using three ingredients. Today, the brand offers more than 20 sauces and salsas made with the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, National
Kraft Heinz, Pulpex Partner To Launch Recyclable Ketchup Bottle
Heinz has partnered with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable, recyclable bottle made from 100 percent sustainably sourced wood pulp. Heinz is the first sauce brand to test the potential of Pulpex’s sustainable paper bottle packaging for its range of condiments. For The Kraft Heinz Co., this collaboration is the latest step in its journey […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Savannah Bee Company Launches Orange Blossom Gold Reserve Honey
Georgia-based Savannah Bee Company has launched a pure orange blossom honey available within the U.S. market. This season’s orange blossom honey has reached what the brand deems “Gold Reserve” status. Savannah Bee Company made the decision to release an Orange Blossom Gold Reserve Honey after clinically testing the pollen count, considering the color clarity and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Northeast
McCormick Names Foley As President And COO
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Company has appointed Brendan Foley to the role of COO and president, effective June 1. Foley will continue to report to Lawrence Kurzius, chairman and CEO. In this newly created role, Foley will have responsibility for all of McCormick’s business units and its supply chain worldwide. Foley has been a key leader […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Center Store, West
La Victoria Introduces First Enchilada Sauces In Closable Pouches
Orange, California-based La Victoria, an innovator of salsa and sauces, has reimagined its enchilada sauce packaging to give consumers an easy-to-open pouch with a twistable cap, making it simpler to store the extra and reuse. The Enchilada Sauces in Closable Pouches inspire recipe creation beyond traditional Mexican recipes and can be used for more than […]
Posted inCenter Store, New Products, Northeast
Heinz Releases Its Newest Innovation: Dip & Crunch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Heinz has unveiled a new innovation that seeks to revolutionize the burger eating experience: Heinz Dip & Crunch. The product combines sauce with potato crunchers inside a two-in-one package for an elevated burger eating experience. The product is available in two flavors: Heinz Dip & Crunch is made with tomato puree, molasses, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Bolthouse Farms Launches New Reformulated Dressings
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has launched its new, reformulated dressings line, offering consumers richer, creamier dressings. With enhanced versions of its ranch, blue cheese and caesar dressings, Bolthouse Farms reformulated these dressings with the following in mind: Taste as No. 1 – According to the International Food Information Council’s 2021 Food and Healthy Survey, 82 percent of Americans consider taste […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Closes Deal With Brazilian Food Company Hemmer
Chicago, Illinois-based The Kraft Heinz Company has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio, a Brazilian food company focused on condiments and sauces. The deal was approved without restriction by Brazil’s CADE – its Administrative Council for Economic Defense – Brazil’s antitrust body. The proposed deal was announced in September 2021, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Torani’s Unveils New Culinary Tourism Inspired Flavor: Bergamot Syrup
San Leandro, California-based Torani has announced the newest addition to its portfolio of more than 150 syrups and sauces: Torani Puremade Bergamot Syrup. Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange with a yellow or green color that is used as an aromatic ingredient in many parts of the world. Torani’s recreation is […]