A recent avocado channel segmentation study by the Mission Viejo, California-based Hass Avocado Board provides a greater understanding of avocado shopper segmentation by outlining key purchase metrics of buyer groups within each retail outlet where avocados are purchased. As a companion piece to a study released earlier this year, “Rethinking Retail: Avocado Shopper Segmentation,” this […]
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Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Express Begins Promotion, Releases New Online Content
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express, a brand leader in value added salads, has kicked off its second annual Fresh On the Go promotion to celebrate its products. Throughout the three-week promotion, the Fresh Express website and social channels will spotlight on-the-go meal tips, recipes and featured products, such as the Spinach Avocado Pear Smoothie and Apple Feta Spinach […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Introduces Chip Mashups With Familiar Flavors
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay’s is relaunching the Lay’s Flavor Swap lineup, along with the new Lay’s Kettle Cooked Fritos Chili Cheese. “What makes the Lay’s Flavor Swap lineup so much fun is the combination of flavors our fans know and love to create a new-but-familiar snacking experience,” said Stacy Taffet, SVP of brand marketing, Frito-Lay North America. “This […]
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Coffee Releases Seasonal Beverages
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages has announced the return of limited edition seasonal favorites: Pumpkin Spice Hard Latte, Peppermint Mocha Hard Latte and Winter Wonderland Hard Latte Variety Pack. “After last year’s overwhelming response to our Hard Coffee Fall and Winter Seasonal lineup, we knew that we had bring them back for 2022,” said Michael Sargent, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Secures $50M USDA Loan For Indoor Farm
AppHarvest has secured $50 million across two loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through Greater Commercial Lending, a subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union. The financing supports AppHarvest’s high-tech indoor berry farm in Somerset, Kentucky, which is about 84 percent complete and expected to be operational by years end. “Securing non-dilutive sources of […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Nabaco Promotes Produce Industry Veteran To VP Of Operations
San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco has promoted Brenton Field to VP of operations. He has experience in both the produce industry and the U.S. Air Force. Field came to Nabaco with more than 30 years of experience working in produce, most recently with Chiquita and AgroFresh, and prior roles in the citrus and tomato categories. He […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Zevia Appoints DeBow As Chief Commercial Officer
Los Angeles, California-based Zevia PBC has appointed Greig P. DeBow Jr. to the role of chief commercial officer. DeBow brings more than 25 years of experience in the beverage and consumer-packaged goods industries to Zevia’s management team, with a strong track record of leading commercial strategy to fuel revenue growth and profitability. He is responsible for […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
The Hershey Company Receives Great Place To Work Certification
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company has been certified by Great Place to Work, based on what current employees say about their experience working at Hershey. This year’s survey of Hershey employees noted justice, pride and leadership as strengths for the company. Hershey’s U.S. business joins operations in Brazil and India in receiving this honor. “Great Place […]
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Trilliant Gains New Distribution Through Hostess Iced Lattes
Little Chute, Wisconsin-based Trilliant Food & Nutrition, a U.S. manufacturer of shelf stable, ready-to-drink coffee beverages, has announced the growth of its Hostess Iced Lattes in Twinkies & Ding Dongs flavors at national retailers, including Walmart. Customers can find Hostess ready-to-drink iced lattes in 13.7 ounce bottles at local Walmart stores across the country. “Consumer […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, West
Del Monte Foods Acquires Kitchen Basics From McCormick
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has completed the acquisition of Kitchen Basics, a line of ready-to-use stocks and broths, from McCormick & Company. Kitchen Basics will join Del Monte’s brand portfolio as the company expands its national retail presence in the category. Kitchen Basics has a portfolio of conventional and organic stocks and broths, including chicken, […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
UNFI Implements New Technologies; Expands Private Label Options
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has implemented new technologies and processes to enable it to shorten certain delivery times by more than a day and harness the potential of data points to deliver fresher produce to its customers. Due to these efforts, UNFI has grown its produce sales ahead of industry growth even as […]
Posted inMarketing News, Dairy News, West
Yoplait, Box Tops Partner For Elementary School Library Renovation
Yoplait and Box Tops for Education recently helped with a library renovation at Dolores Huerta Elementary School in Lennox, California. Yoplait and Box Tops for Education identified the school through the work of Principal Maria Castellanos, who is dedicated to ensuring that all students at the school have an opportunity to thrive, even through the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Invests $1.5M To Eliminate Hunger In Local Communities
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 nonprofit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance programs. These donations are part of a nationwide philanthropy effort to support most Feeding America member food banks. The grants from Tyson Foods’ Social Investment Committee will fund a variety of programs to address […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Midwest
Calypso Expands Distribution Of Lemonade Products
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Calypso has expanded the retail distribution of its island-inspired lemonade products. With more consumers seeking new flavor combinations, the brand has seen increased demand from retailers seeking distribution. Shoppers can now find Calypso on more shelves across the country at Walmart, Publix, Sheetz, H-E-B and Kroger for a total of nearly 3,000 new outlets. Since […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Program Inspires 1M Girls To Pursue Stem Careers
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay is teaming up with actress and science-fiction star Sonequa Martin-Green for the return of its Back-to-School Blast Off program. The snack brand also partnered with Stem Next’s Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative that seeks to engage one million more girls in Stem learning opportunities through after school and summer programs by 2025. The snack […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Bolthouse Farms Finalizes Evolution Fresh Acquisition From Starbucks
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has closed its acquisition of Evolution Fresh from Starbucks, including the brand, business and employees supporting the company. Through this acquisition, Bolthouse Farms will expand its beverage offering from nutrient-dense, plant-powered juices and smoothies to include the lineup of Evolution Fresh’s organic, cold-pressed juices. Starbucks stores in the U.S. will continue […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast, Snacks Brands
B&G Foods Launches Snickers Seasoning Blend
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods has introduced a Snickers Shakers Seasoning Blend. The release of the seasoning blend comes on the heels of B&G Foods’ seasoning category partnership with Mars for Twix Shakers Seasoning Blend. “We’re pleased to expand our wildly popular licensed seasoning blends line with the addition of Snickers, one of the most iconic chocolate […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Keurig, BLK & Bold Coffee Announce K-Cup Pod Partnership
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper and BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages have launched BLK & Bold coffees in K-Cup pods for the Keurig brewing system. BLK & Bold was cultivated in 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. For every product sold, the company pledges 5 percent of its profits to “For Our Youth” partners nationwide. Mauricio Leyva, […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Mission Produce Begins Importing Avocados From Jalisco, Mexico
Oxnard, California-based Mission Produce has begun to import some of the first avocados to the U.S. from the Mexican state of Jalisco. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new certification of Jalisco avocados for the U.S. market provides access to an additional supply source of the fruit, supporting the company in meeting domestic demand. “We are […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Carandini Launches Italian Cheese Dressing With Balsamic Vinegar
Carandini, a historic family based in Modena, Italy, has been producing hand-crafted balsamic vinegars using traditional family methods since 1641. U.S. consumers can purchase Carandini’s artisanal premium products – including the newest iteration of their Italian Cheese Dressing, available at Whole Foods and Fresh Market stores. The Italian Cheese Dressing with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena & […]