In February 2019, after only eight months at H-E-B, Cocina 54 Empanadas launched at Central Market and expanded distribution to more than 230 H-E-B stores in Texas. “It was clear very quickly that consumers were looking for empanadas made the right way,” says CEO Federico Carrillo. Cocina 54 is now in full expansion mode. This […]
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Yasso Plans Next Growth Phase With New HQ, New CEO Craig Shiesley
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, the frozen Greek yogurt bar maker, is opening a new headquarters office in better-for-you hub, Boulder, Colorado, and adding a new CEO and management team. As the brand prepares to hit $100 million in revenue in 2019, Yasso co-founders and current co-CEOs Drew Harrington and Amanda Klane are transitioning out of […]
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Bindi Offers Trio Of Agave-Sweetened Gelato Flavors
Italian dessert specialist Bindi is expanding its gelato list to include the selection of agave-sweetened chocolate, vanilla bean and strawberry flavors to their already gluten-free make up. The trio sweetened with agave syrup and no refined sugar complements Bindi’s offerings targeted to fulfill the needs of health-conscious consumers. The Milan-based company said the products are […]
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Mama Biscuits Gets Vegan Certification For A Buttermilk Biscuit
Frederick, Maryland-based Mama Biscuits has received global vegan certification from BevVeg International for one of its Signature Buttermilk Biscuits. The company says the product is the only vegan certified biscuit on the market. It received the certification after an extensive review of its production practices and ingredients. Mama Biscuits are sold at Walmart, Sam’s Club, […]
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Cedar Crest Ice Cream Introduces Its New Churned Line
Cedarburg, Wisconsin-based Cedar Crest Ice Cream has introduced a new line of churned ice cream. The 48-oz. containers recently hit store freezers with flavors that include: Caramel Swirl, Strawberry, Mint ‘N Fudge and Vanilla. The new churned line was inspired in part by requests from loyal Cedar Crest customers for a lower fat and calorie […]
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WaffleWaffle Products Now Under Happi Foodi Brand
Consumers can now find WaffleWaffle products under the Happi Foodi brand. In 2018, the founders of WaffleWaffle launched Happi Foodi, a line of frozen appetizers and entrees. Appetizers include Buffalo-Style Chicken Avocado egg rolls, Mozzarella and Jalapenos and Tostones with Fruit Salsa; entrees include Whiskey-Flavored Meatballs, Korean Style Beef and Ramen, Skewerless Kabobs, Chicken and […]
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Canada’s La Rocca Creative Cakes Now Available At Publix
La Rocca Creative Cakes now are available at all 1,265 Publix locations in the Southeast. This is the first time the desserts made by the Ontario, Canada-based company will be available for direct consumer purchase in Florida. Publix shoppers can select from three handcrafted cake varieties: Truffle Royale, Cookie Dough and Chocolate Truffle. The cakes […]
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Lamb Weston Names Scheufler SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Lamb Weston Holdings has named Gerardo Scheufler its new SVP and chief supply chain officer. He succeeded Rick Martin, who retired from the role effective Aug. 12. Scheufler has more than 25 years of supply chain experience, most recently serving as VP of global operations at Mondelez International Inc. There, he oversaw a restructuring program […]