Darcey Macken, CEO of Lafayette, Colorado-based Planterra Foods, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Colorado Titan 100. The Colorado Titan 100 recognizes and honors business leaders in the community who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and passion. There were hundreds of applicants for the 2022 Colorado Titan 100 and Macken was chosen to be one […]
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Brewer’s Foods Celebrates Earth Day With New Product Launch
Somerville, Massachusetts-based Brewer’s Foods has announced its national launch with Sprouts Farmers Market retailers. This is the first U.S. grocer to provide the upcycled food line with national exposure. Sprouts Farmers Market will carry the pita chip line as well as its flatbread crackers in more than 380 stores. Brewer’s Foods has seen growth and […]
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Revol Greens Hires Dillon As Marketing Director
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens has hired Jessica Dillon as its new marketing director. Dillon will take responsibility of all marketing initiatives in support of propelling the Revol Greens brand forward and extending the reach of its products across the country. “Our greenhouse grown organic lettuces create an exciting opportunity to engage consumers in the process of […]
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Conscious Foods Enters Produce Market With First Product In Brand Line
Conscious Foods, the brand launched by food and tech company Pairwise, has announced its entry into the produce market, showcasing its first product March 24 at the Future Food-Tech show in San Franscico, California. The introduction of the Conscious Foods brand represents the next step in Pairwise’s mission to build a healthier world through better […]
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IRI Report Shows Dairy, Deli, Bakery Prices Continue To Rise
To document the changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing have teamed up continue to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to dairy, deli and bakery department sales. This is the second in a series of reports presented by IRI, discussing inflation trends. Perishables In March, total […]
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IRI Reports Meat Sales Continue To Trend Above Old Normal
To document the changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing have teamed up continue to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to meat department sales, including fresh and processed items. This is the first in a series of reports presented by IRI, discussing inflation trends. In March […]
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505 Southwestern Green Chile Expands Distribution To Walmart Stores
Greenwood Village, Colorado-based 505 Southwestern, a Hatch Valley flamed-roasted green chile brand, has announced that its premium products, including its flagship jarred Flame Roasted Green Chile product, will be sold in Walmart stores in the U.S. Rolling out over the next several months, consumers served by all 4,461 Walmart locations across the country will be able to purchase 505SW at […]
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USC Marshall Names Coca-Cola As Food Industry Executive Of The Year
The University of Southern California’s Marshall Food Industry Management program will honor Coca-Cola as its 2022 Executive of the Year. Historically, the USC Executive of the Year award has been presented to an individual food industry retailer that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to education. This year, the award will go to Coca-Cola, one […]
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Green Life Farms Set To Construct Fourth Farm In Florida
Green Life Farms has completed the purchase of a 67-acre property in Wildwood, Florida, where it will construct the fourth of 13 planned farms in the Southeast. The Wildwood farm will further expand Green Life Farms’ market reach into central Florida, serving Orlando, Tampa, Ocala and other coastal communities. Green Life Farms’ Wildwood location is slated […]
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Enlightened Expands Cheesecake Line With Greek Yogurt
New York-based Enlightened is expanding its portfolio of frozen mini cheesecakes with the launch of Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes, furthering its mission to create craveable desserts with better nutrition. Available in two flavors, Original and Dark Chocolate, Enlightened draws upon its roots to create rich and creamy New York-style Greek yogurt cheesecake with a graham cracker crust […]
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Utz Brands Partners With Grillo’s To Launch Pickle Potato Chip Flavor
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands has partnered with Grillo’s Pickles to launch Grillo’s & Utz Dill Pickle flavored potato chips. The limited edition chip is their first collaboration. “I would eat Utz chips and a Grillo’s spear while working the pickle cart so to have two of the best snacks available collaborate is a dream come true,” said Eddie Andre, Grillo’s […]
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Upton’s Naturals Launches Fava Taco Style Crumbles
Chicago-based Upton’s Naturals has launched a new product: Fava Taco Style Crumbles. This plant-based product can be used for filling taco shells or wrapping into a burrito, layering over chips for loaded nachos or for cooking up a breakfast scramble. Offering a good source of protein, low in fat and calories, the heat-and-eat meat alternative […]
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Talking Rain Beverage Co. Appoints Sylvia As CEO
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has announced the appointment of Ken Sylvia to CEO, effective April 12. As a leader, Sylvia will continue to fulfill Talking Rain’s mission of “Creating Connections with Every Sip” by prioritizing employee development, community engagement, product innovation and corporate responsibility. Since joining Talking Rain over a decade ago, Sylvia has […]
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Popchips Unveils New Brand Packaging, Innovations
San Francisco, California-based Popchips has announced a complete brand overhaul with a reimagined visual identity and the debut of two new flavors. After conducting market research to redefine its brand strategy, Popchips has revitalized its distinct package design. The two new innovations, Fiery Buffalo and Fully Loaded, serve as an answer to consumer demand for salty snacks […]
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Bolthouse Farms Launches New Reformulated Dressings
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has launched its new, reformulated dressings line, offering consumers richer, creamier dressings. With enhanced versions of its ranch, blue cheese and caesar dressings, Bolthouse Farms reformulated these dressings with the following in mind: Taste as No. 1 – According to the International Food Information Council’s 2021 Food and Healthy Survey, 82 percent of Americans consider taste […]
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NHDSC Projects Fans Will Enjoy 19M Hot Dogs At MLB Stadiums In 2022
Hot dogs and sausages are consistently among the most ordered food items at Major League Baseball stadiums. And in 2022, the NHDSC – National Hot Dog and Sausage Council – estimates MLB fans will consume 19.1 million hot dogs and about five million sausages at games this season. “Baseball is back and fans are once […]
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StarKist Opens Corporate Headquarters In Reston, VA
StarKist Co. has opened its corporate and administrative headquarters at 1875 Explorer St. in Reston, Virginia, with room for more than 70 employees. “StarKist is proud to make Reston our official global headquarters,” said Andrew Choe, president and CEO of StarKist Co. “We would like to thank Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Fairfax County Economic Development […]
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Horizon Organic Partners With Grovara To Establish Overseas Distribution
Broomfield, Colorado-based Horizon Organic has partnered with Grovara to establish overseas distribution markets for the organic dairy brand. “We are incredibly proud to be working with a brand like Horizon Organic, which represents the very best of American dairy products,” said Abu Kamara, Grovara CEO and co-founder. “Our easy-to-use B2B wholesale marketplace is the only platform for […]
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Ocean Spray Announces Collaboration With Atlantic Sea Farms
Boston-based Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has begun a collaboration with Atlantic Sea Farms, a women-run regenerative kelp aquaculture company, for ingredient use in Atlantic Sea Farms’ Cranberry Kelp Cubes. “Through this ingredients collaboration with Atlantic Sea Farms for use of Cranberry Kelp Cubes, Ocean Spray is able to align itself with a company that is living […]
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Clover Sonoma Expands Organic Moon Milks Brand Nationally
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy corporation, has launched Organic Moon Milks to expand its brand. The beverages blend 2 percent organic milk, herbs and spices together that can help the body respond to physical and emotional stressors. Available in quart size, Clover Sonoma Moon Milks are available nationally at Whole Foods […]