Oscar Mayer has introduces its new Stuffed Dogs product line to grocery retailers nationwide. Featuring three flavors – Cheese, Jalapeño Cheddar and Chili Cheese – Oscar Mayer Stuffed Dogs take inspiration from popular restaurant offerings. “Our ambition is to spark smiles and be the indisputable leader in taste, which is why we reimagined the iconic […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Introduces Red-Shelled Rubyglow Pineapples
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has introduced a new, brightly-colored fruit – Rubyglow pineapples. The produce company has debuted Rubyglow pineapples to the U.S. market after an initial January launch in China that prompted a global waitlist. Featuring a deep red outer shell, bright yellow flesh and a sweet flavor, Rubyglow pineapples are a new variety of the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Despite Financial Restraints, Treats Industry On Move
Consumers continue to seek novelty food items that provide “fun” and enjoyment, while remaining under financial pressures, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics. Roerink provided Sweets & Snacks Expo attendees this week with an in-depth look at the overview of the confectionary landscape, based on information from NCA’s State of Treating annual study. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
‘Purpose-driven’ Mars Wrigley Touts Innovation, Choices
Mars Wrigley is “laser focused” on launching new innovations to provide customers with new experiences. That was the word from Mike Gilroy, the company’s VP of trade relations and sponsorship activation, who spoke with The Shelby Report during the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, discussing innovation within the category and where the brand plans […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, International Foods, Northeast
Big Y Looking For Hispanic Products
Big Y’s “Local Hispanic Vendor Discovery Tour” is underway. In preparation for the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled West Springfield, Massachusetts store, the company is in search of more locally produced Hispanic and Latin American items to be featured on its shelves. The Hispanic grocery section features traditional ingredients and pantry staples from across […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Featured Products On Display At Sweets & Snacks Expo
The Featured Products Showcase displays the best-of-the-best from exhibitors at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place May 13-16 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Attendees were able to browse new innovations (or old favorites with a new spin), top-performing products, MINPA winners and submissions and more. [envira-gallery id=”227507″] [envira-gallery id=”227562″]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Expo Highlights 2024’s Top Flavors, Product Trends
With 1,000 exhibitors spread across more than 250,000 square feet of the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, attendees at this week’s Sweets & Snacks Expo are discovering 2024’s top candy and snack trends and flavors before they reach store shelves. “The categories have always been on the cutting edge of innovation, as the entire food […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Snack Industry Remains Strong Despite Inflation
The snack food industry is “still strong in the U.S.” due to some significant changes, according to Sally Lyons Wyatt, global EVP and chief advisor of consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana. Lyons presented “The State of Snack Food Industry: It’s A Snack Journey” education session during the Sweets and Snacks Expo, which runs […]