Seth Goldman is a founder of PLNT Burger, the recently launched quick-serve concept located in Whole Foods Market in Silver Spring, Maryland. Goldman, who launched Honest Tea out of his home in 1998, currently serves as chairman of the board of Beyond Meat. At PLNT Burger, he will drive expansion plans and strategic planning for the […]
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7-Eleven Adds Skýra Water From Iceland To Private Brand Lineup
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has added a new premium water imported from Iceland to its private brand. Created exclusively for 7-Eleven, Skýra Icelandic spring water is naturally alkaline with electrolytes, a high pH (8.8) and naturally low mineral content. Skýra water is sourced from an Icelandic spring in a government-protected nature preserve. Filtered through inert […]
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The Kroger Co. Implements Preparedness Plan To Combat Coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, continues to spread throughout the United States, several businesses are implementing their emergency preparedness plans. The Kroger Co. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has issued the following statement on how it is dealing with Covid-19: “At Kroger, our customers are like family. And like you, during these last few weeks […]
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Urban Pie Pizza Co. Launches Artisan Hemp Seed Crust Pizzas
Urban Pie Pizza Co. is introducing artisan thin crust pizzas made with hemp seeds to the frozen pizza aisle and adding a new flavor to its artisan thin crust line. Urban Pie Pizza is one of the fastest growing brands in the natural channel, and these hemp-infused crusts are a first in the frozen aisle, […]
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Clif Bar Features Women Athletes On Packaging For First Time Ever
For the first time in its 28-year history, Clif Bar will replace the iconic climber on the most popular flavors of its Clif Bar packaging with real-life trailblazers—six women athletes representing six different sports. This change celebrates the athletes who require sustained energy to push boundaries and go farther in their discipline. The limited-edition packaging […]
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Applegate Launches Its New Well Carved Meat Line
Applegate, makers of all-natural and organic meat products, has introduced Applegate Well Carved, a new line designed to satisfy consumers who are being mindful of their meat intake and its nutritional, ethical and environmental impact. Applegate says Well Carved burgers and meatballs combine meat with whole organic vegetables, legumes and grains and continue the brand’s mission—Changing […]
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Pazazz Apples Prevail Over Honeycrisp In Blind Taste Test
Pazazz apples, the proprietary variety from Honeybear Brands, has been selected as the clear favorite in a blind consumer taste test. The taste test challenged consumers’ perceptions about their own apple flavor preferences, opting for the variety with an “intense flavor pop.” The January study, commissioned by Honeybear Brands and conducted by Leede Research and Churchill Group, […]
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Happy Little Plants, Fresh Thyme Highlight Plant Protein In Stores
The Happy Little Plants brand and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market are helping to fuel the plant-based protein explosion by having a dedicated set in each of Fresh Thyme’s 74 locations. The two Midwestern companies are joining forces to help bring plant protein items to consumers across the region. “We know that people are looking to add […]