In five years, Los Angeles-based Caulipower has expanded into six new categories, spearheading innovation and creating first-of-a-kind products such as a low calorie pasta, baked chicken tenders and a stone-fired cauliflower. Caulipower will launch new products this summer: Cauliflower penne pasta, elbows pasta and white pizza with spinach. The company’s growth is being driven by its […]
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AFFI Concludes Frozen Food Convention in Dallas, TX
The American Frozen Food Institute has concluded its annual Frozen Food Convention “AFFI-CON” that brought together more than 1,100 industry executives representing nearly 500 companies in Dallas from Feb. 19-22. “From fruits and vegetables to entrees, pizza and pet food, frozen food is a staple for every member of the family,” said Alison Bodor, AFFI […]
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AFFI Announces 2022 Board Of Directors Leadership And Membership
Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced the organization’s new leadership on its board of directors. The officers and board members are selected by the nominating committee of the AFFI board and were unanimously elected by AFFI’s processor members. “The pandemic’s impact on the frozen sector has been significant, highlighting the […]
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Great American Cobbler Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Homerville, Georgia-based Great American Cobbler Co. celebrated its one year anniversary on Feb. 9. That was the date the company had its first sale in 2021 at Piggly Wiggly in Blackshear, Georgia. Great American Cobbler’s products are now available in more than 3,600 stores in 27 states. The company’s team combines family farmers and veteran […]
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Simek’s Donates 1.2M Meals And Removes Plastic From Environment
Saint Paul Park, Minnesota-based Simek’s, a women-owned quality frozen food products company, has released that its social impact missions in 2021 have addressed the problem of hunger in America and the environment. Approximately 1.2 million meals were donated this year through its collaboration with Feeding America for a total of 5.6 million total meals donated since the […]
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IRI Study Shows Millennials’ Affinity For Frozen Foods
Frozen foods sales came in at $66.4 billion the 52-week period ending on Dec. 26, 2021, a 1 percent increase compared to a year ago, according to IRI. Compared to the same time period to 2019, frozen food sales increased 23 percent. Older millennials now make up the largest segment of frozen food customers at […]
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MamaMancini’s Acquires Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers
MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated Italian food products, has announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads Inc. and Olive Branch LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about Dec. 29, subject to […]
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Gorton’s Launches Value Size Butterfly Shrimp At Kroger Through Jan. 29
Gorton’s Seafood is offering its value sized butterfly shrimp product for a limited time at Kroger. Made with premium, tail-on shrimp coated in a buttery breadcrumb, Gorton’s crispy Butterfly Shrimp can now be enjoyed by Kroger customers in a larger two-pound, value size. The club Butterfly Shrimp product will be available at 1,200-plus Kroger locations […]
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NFRA Elects 2022 Officers And Directors
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association elected its association officers and members of the board of directors for 2021-22 at its annual board of directors meeting, held virtually on Oct. 20. Kevin Schwab, EVP/CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve as chairman of the board. He has served on […]
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F&S Produce Co. Introduces Green Giant Stir-Fry Kits, Organic Vegetables
Pre-washed, pre-cut bagged fresh veggies are a winner for consumers who want a fast-fixing meal option to put on the table. Two new products from F&S Produce Co. are Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits and Little Green Sprout’s Organic vegetables. Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits come in five flavors: Teriyaki, Korean Kimchi, Chinese Black Pepper, […]
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WiseChoice Foods Expands Product Line, Now In Walmart Stores
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods LLC, the manufacturer of the frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza and a certified minority-owned and female-led company, has entered into an ongoing distribution partnership for seven WisePies Pizza items with Walmart Stores Inc. With the addition of approximately 455 new Walmart Stores, WisePies Pizza will now be available in more than […]
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Afia Launches In Publix And Sprouts Farmers Market Stores
Afia, a Mediterranean food company, has made distribution deals with two major retailers, Publix Super Markets in the Southeast and Sprouts Farmers Market nationally. With the addition of these stores, Afia is now in the freezer section of 1,775 stores nationwide. Shoppers will find a variety of Afia’s falafel line of products, including its newest […]
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Banza Brand Pizza Launches At Retailers Nationwide
Banza, a growing maker of chickpea-based comfort foods headquartered in New York, New York, unveiled the arrival of Banza Pizza at several national retailers as part of its retail expansion strategy. Banza’s Four Cheese, Margherita and Plain Crust Pizzas have joined Banza Pasta on shelves at Walmart. Banza Pizza originally launched in October 2020 in Whole Foods Market, Wegmans and […]
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Martha Stewart Kitchen Launches In Grocery Stores Across Nation
Martha Stewart Kitchen has announced the official launch Sept. 9 of MSK’s frozen food selection in grocery stores nationwide. It is Stewart’s first licensing agreement of this kind. Stewart and her team of culinary experts curated the Martha Stewart Kitchen collection of signature recipes to offer consumers convenient meal solutions featuring superior ingredients and flavors. […]
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Lean Cuisine Puts Modern Twist On Classics With Six New Recipes
Solon, Ohio-based Lean Cuisine is introducing six new entrees – High Protein Bowls and Cauli’ Bowls. The Lean Cuisine recipes include two High Protein Bowls featuring oven fried chicken. These bowls contain white meat chicken that is blasted with superheated air for an “air fried taste” – making the chicken extra crispy and juicy. Additionally, […]
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Mediterranean Food Brand Afia Releases New Sun-Dried Tomato Flavor
Afia, a Mediterranean food company headquartered in Austin, Texas, has launched its newest flavor, Sun-dried Tomato Falafel, on Afiafoods.com and in select retail stores, including Bristol Farms, Mother’s Market and Natural Grocers, all new retailers this month. The product will be available in additional retailers throughout the fall. Afia Sun-dried Tomato Falafel, which retails for […]
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Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Non-Dairy, Vegan Mochi Flavors
Bubbies Ice Cream, a mochi brand, has debuted three new non-dairy mochi flavors in six-pack retail boxes: Vegan Strawberry Mochi, Vegan Chocolate Mochi and a newly created flavor, Vegan Mango Mochi. Made with a base of coconut milk and wrapped in sweet mochi dough, the new varieties are now available in select Whole Foods Market […]
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Uncrustables Launch Uncured Pepperoni Bites And Pepperoni Roll-Ups
Uncrustables, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, has released new Uncured Pepperoni Bites, available nationwide, and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups, available at Kroger and Target now and retailers nationwide in October. Uncrustables Uncured Pepperoni Bites are bread bites made with marinara sauce, natural uncured pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Microwave to heat and eat. Each pouch of two bites takes less than […]
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Nightfood Launches TV Ad Campaign To Capitalize On Retail Expansion
Tarrytown, New York-based Nightfood Holdings Inc., the better-for-you snack company targeting the $50 billion Americans spend annually on nighttime snacks, is airing the company’s first video ads on connected TV and “over-the-top” TV to consumers across the country. With its recent introduction into Walmart freezers, Nightfood sleep-friendly ice cream is now available in almost 2,000 supermarkets […]
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Lamb Weston Unveils $415 Million French Fry Processing Investment
Lamb Weston Holdings announced the expansion of its french fry processing capacity at its facility in American Falls, Idaho, as it declared its quarterly dividend. “We continue to be confident about the long-term health and growth of the global french fry market,” said Tom Werner, president and CEO. “This investment in American Falls complements our […]