Tyson Foods and Albertsons are introducing Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to shoppers in Portland, Oregon. The Tyson Foods fresh meats’ brand is available at 140 Albertsons stores within the Portland division. The product line is designed to meet consumers’ needs for e-commerce-friendly options. “We are thrilled to introduce Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork to Albertsons shoppers,” […]
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Posted inDairy News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Klondike Celebrates Anniversary With Birthday Cake Giveaway
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Klondike is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2022 with a birthday cake giveway. As the Klondike product portfolio has expanded with new flavors and formats, fans can spot the iconic polar bear mascot on not only the silver foil wrapped bar, but also on shakes, sandwiches and cones in freezer aisles. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Westfalia Fruit Enters The Colombian Avocado Season
Oxnard, California-based Westfalia Fruit Group has announced the beginning of its Colombian Hass avocado season with supply available through late spring of 2023. Westfalia has played a role in developing the Colombian avocado market since the company planted its first avocado orchards in 2015. This climate receives a large rainfall, so much so that irrigation or […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
GlacierPoint Acquires Southern Ice Cream And Gourmet Foods
The Bronx, New York-based GlacierPoint Enterprises Inc. has acquired Southern Ice Cream and Gourmet Foods, a full-service distributor of ice cream and related products. The GlacierPoint and Southern partnership expands the combined company’s geographic footprint, extending from South Carolina north to the U.S./Canadian border. The consolidated resources and capabilities of GlacierPoint and Southern provide an opportunity […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Vita Coco To Create ‘World’s Biggest Coconut’ Roadside Experience
Vita Coco is creating the World’s Biggest Coconut roadside experience July 22-24 in Dallas, Texas. The coconut pop-up invites Texans to celebrate summer and Vita Coco’s hydrating Coconut Juice, which launched earlier this summer. Standing more than three stories tall, the giant inflatable coconut will be visible throughout the neighborhood, a nod to “Everything is Bigger […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Crispy Greens Promotes Torres As National Sales Director
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has promoted Janet Torres to the position of national sales director. In this capacity, Torres is responsible for leading and managing the sales team, including brokers and contractors. “No question, Janet has demonstrated leadership skills and abilities over her 2.5 years with the company and has earned the trust and […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southwest
Afia’s Falafel Begins Distribution At Whole Foods Locations
Austin, Texas-based Afia has announced that its products are being distributed at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Whole Foods will carry Afia’s best-selling frozen falafel flavors, Afia’s Traditional Falafel and Afia Garlic and Herb Falafel, at 400 stores. Whole Foods marks the second national retailer with whom the company has partnered, following Sprouts in 2021. This will allow […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Pasta Roni Launches Two Heat & Eat Offerings
Chicago-based PepsiCo and its brands, Rice-A-Roni and Pasta Roni, have launched a new Pasta Roni product, Heat & Eat. The new product will debut in two flavors – Penne Alfredo and Rotini Marinara. This dish microwaves in 60 seconds and the company states that it “can complement any lunch or dinner or be enjoyed as […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Florida Food Products Acquires Javo Beverage Co.
Florida Food Products has reached an agreement to acquire Javo Beverage Company, subject to customary closing conditions. Javo is a leading natural extractor of clean label coffee, tea and botanicals with a focus on beverage applications. Javo is recognized for its capabilities of delivering cold brew coffee solutions to consumer brands, manufacturers and restaurants. ”We’re ecstatic for […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Debuts New Recipe And Look
Eugene, Oregon-based Springfield Creamery, the maker of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, will offer a reformulated version of its Oatmilk Non-Dairy Yogurt with a mid-August launch. The company states that the new recipe for the non-dairy probiotic yogurt is “creamier and richer” and offers 6 grams of plant protein per six ounce serving, as well as billions of […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market, McConaughey To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market announces a new ice cream sundae collaboration with New York Times bestselling children’s book author, Camila Alves McConaughey, in celebration of the retailer’s annual frozen treats sale. McConaughey was tapped to develop an exclusive ice cream creation – her Taco Sundae – to be enjoyed at limited-time ice cream pop-ups on […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Announces Southern Innovations Speaker Lineup
The Southeast Produce Council has announced its lineup of speakers for upcoming Southern Innovations, Sept. 22-24. Held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the conference will continue to build upon SEPC’s “What’s New?” platform, which debuted during last year’s conference. The sessions and speakers for the expo are: Keynote Speaker […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook Named Official Ice Cream Of Six Flags Park
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook Ice Cream has been named the “Official Scoopable Ice Cream” of Six Flags’ theme and water park locations nationwide. Tillamook Ice Cream is available in eight flavors, including Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, Oregon Strawberry, Rocky Road, and Vanilla Bean. Tillamook Ice Cream is made with […]
Posted inBeverage News, National
Diageo, The Vita Coco Co. Collaborate For Canned Cocktail Line
Diageo and The Vita Coco Company have announced their collaboration to launch a line of canned cocktails crafted with a blend of Captain Morgan rum and Vita Coco coconut water. “Cocktail drinkers are looking for convenient ways to enjoy high quality classic tropical drinks, especially rum-based ones,” said Debra Crew, president, Diageo North America. “As […]
Posted inDairy News, International Foods, Southwest
LALA Introduces ‘Licuados’ Breakfast Smoothies
Dallas, Texas-based LALA U.S. is introducing authentic licuados – traditional Mexican breakfast smoothies containing milk, fruit and oats – to dairy cases in Walmart and Hispanic-specialty grocers this month. “LALA Licuados are the perfect way to start your morning,” said Matt Okeson, head of marketing, research and development for LALA U.S. “With the goodness of […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Executive News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Williams As Director Of Non-Foods
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has named Ted Williams as director of non-foods. In this role, he will be responsible for areas like health and personal care, seasonal, general merchandise, pet supplies, candy and baby. A 30-year industry veteran, Williams previously worked in Ahold USA as a category management business consultant and with Giant Food as the […]
Posted inProduce News, West
SAVRpak Debuts Moisture Control Technology To Triple Produce Shelf Life
San Juan Capistrano, California-based SAVRpak has launched its SAVRpak Drop-In, the first moisture control technology that extends the shelf life and freshness of produce up to three times. The technology does this by eradicating the No. 1 cause of premature molding, wilting and spoilage of peel-less and packaged produce, including berries, leafy greens and mini cucumbers: condensation. Trials […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Sonic Launches Hard Southern Sweet Tea And Hard Slush
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Sonic is introducing Hard Southern Sweet Tea and Hard Slush in retail stores in September. Following the success of the Hard Seltzer lineup, the new beverages will be available at select retail stores in at least 38 states. Hard Southern Sweet Tea offers a taste of tea with a hint of lemon. At […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Joins Hiring Program For At-Risk Youth
New York-based Ben & Jerry’s has announced its participation in Unlock Potential, an employment program for young people who are at greatest risk of incarceration. Through it, employers aim to use hiring to advance racial equity, recruit the next generation of corporate leaders and help disrupt the poverty-to-prison pipeline. “The importance of second-chance employment efforts […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Land O’Lakes Launches Cheese Line In Wisconsin
Land O Lakes Cheese can now be found in the dairy case section of the grocery store with seven products in select retailers. Wisconsin farmers supply the milk that is shipped to the Land O’Lakes Kiel, Wisconsin plant, where it is made into cheese. After decades of hand selecting the cheese being produced in Kiel, senior cheese grader Steve Schnell can buy the […]