Del Rio, Texas-based Mexican food manufacturing company Julio’s Corn Chips and Seasoning Inc. has secured national distribution in all Walmart stores nationwide, effective Sept. 16. Julio’s has a regional presence in more than six states surrounding Texas, and the company is currently expanding production with a state-of-the-art facility in Del Rio, tripling its current capacity. […]
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New Items From Mr. Tortilla To Hit Shelves At Smart & Final
Southern California-based Mr. Tortilla has launched a new line of tortillas that will be available at more than 180 Smart & Final locations. Flavors include Savory Spinach, Jalapeño & Cilantro, and Gourmet White. “We are fighting back against the notion that all tortillas are the same,” according to Mr. Tortilla President Anthony Alcazar. “Tortillas made […]
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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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Freshpet Appoints Two Industry Veterans As New Executives
Secaucus, New Jersey-based Freshpet Inc. appointed industry veterans Lynn Bingham and William “Willie” Everett to support its future growth and development. Lynn Bingham joins Freshpet as VP, strategic quality and process development, reporting to Stephen Weise, EVP of manufacturing and supply chain. Bingham will be responsible for leading manufacturing process improvement and quality assurance. A […]
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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 […]
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Bunzl R3 Introduces Right Choice Brand Of Paper Products
Bunzl R3, a Morton Grove, Illinois-based distribution service provider, has launched a new brand, Right Choice, a comprehensive line of towel, tissue and napkin products, ranging from hard-wound roll towels—popular in education, industrial and foodservice markets—to septic-safe bath tissue. Right Choice also offers beverage napkins, facial tissue and c-fold, center-pull, single-fold, multi-fold and kitchen roll […]
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Fortune Brand Launches Gluten-Free Shelf-Stable Noodles Nationwide
The Fortune brand of fresh refrigerated Asian noodles has launched a gluten-free noodle line nationwide. Shelf-stable and partially cooked, the noodles are available in four flavors, Ramen with Miso Pork soup base, Udon with Garlic Chicken soup base, Soba Buckwheat with Shoyu soup base and Red Rice Ramen with Shoyu soup base. The new line […]
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New Condiment Called MustKetch Rolling Out In Chicagoland
Chicago-based Somers Family Specialties LLC has entered into a partnership with Norman Distribution to place Somers Family MustKetch on grocery and other retail shelves across Chicagoland. MustKetch is a new condiment category combining a proprietary mustard and ketchup recipe—along with an array of spices and natural flavors—to create three flavors—Original, Zesty and Smoke. Various combinations […]