Los Angeles, California-based StickyLickits, a line of eatable stickers that entice kids to be more adventurous eaters, is expanding its distribution to include more than 350 Walmart stores in Arizona, California, Utah, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico, Idaho and Montana. “Every parent knows that it can be a struggle for young children to taste […]
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M&M’s Partners With Musicians On Album Art Candy Packaging
Newark, New Jersey-based M&M’s, a member of the Mars family of brands, has released M&M’S Album Art packs, a new musically inspired collection featuring the brand’s characters reimagined as landmark album covers. The new M&M’s Album Art packaging features the likes of four award-winning artists, including Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Rosalía and David Bowie – each known for inspiring a wide […]
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Harvest Of The Sea Launches Seafood Medley At Costco Locations
Los Angeles-based Harvest of the Sea, a leader in premium seafood products, has launched its Seafood Medley at Costco locations regionally. The roll out for Seafood Medley has already begun in Costco in the Bay Area and San Diego, California and has expanded to Arizona, Colorado and Texas. Beginning March 25, Seafood Medley will be available for […]
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AlcoEats’ Ready-To-Eat Indian Dishes Launches At Sprouts
Bensenville, Illinois-based AlcoEats is launching new flavors of its ready-to-eat Indian dishes at Sprouts grocery stores March 26. With this launch, AlcoEats hopes to empower more people to cook quick Indian meals at home. Sprouts will be carrying Easy Indie Bowls in five flavors: Butter Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Royal Paneer, Butter Paneer and Sautéed Veggies. “AlcoEats […]
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Alkaline Water Co. Expands Production With AZ Custom Water
The Scottsdale, Arizona-based Alkaline Water Company Inc. has expanded its production capacities through its co-packing partner, AZ Custom Water, which completed a new packaging and bottling line for Alkaline Water Co. in 2021 and is further expanding its capabilities in 2022. “Over the past two years, our strategic network of copackers has allowed us to produce and deliver […]
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Vital Farms Releases Its Inaugural Sustainability Report
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has published its inaugural Sustainability Report, an overview of the company’s environmental, social and governance progress with respect to each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, crew members, customers and consumers, communities, the environment and stockholders. “While ESG is a relatively new journey for us, we have a long history […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Winters As Chief Supply Chain Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods Inc. has named Tom Winters as chief supply chain officer, effective April 4. In this role, Winters will be responsible for Flowers’ supply chain operations, reporting to Brad Alexander, chief operating officer. “Tom has more than 30 years of experience leading world-class teams and consistently delivering strong results and highly effective process […]
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Coca-Cola United Celebrates Opening Of Sales Center In Panama City, FL
Panama City Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a sales center of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its new $10 million facility March 24 at 2825 Forester Trail in Panama City, Florida. The 24,000-square-foot space houses a sales and distribution center, warehouse, fleet maintenance operation and administrative offices – a benefit to both associates and […]
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Starday Expands Distribution Partnership With Kroger
New York-based Starday has announced a new distribution partnership with Kroger. Gooey Snacks, Starday’s chocolate hazelnut spread, will be available in nearly 2,000 Kroger-owned locations including Mariano’s, Ralphs, Frys and King Soopers – making it easy for people to get a healthy chocolate snack when they’re shopping in stores. Starday launched in August 2021 with Gooey Snacks as its […]
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Bolthouse Farms Survey Names Carrot As Most Trusted Vegetable
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms, one of the biggest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S., has revealed survey data exploring Americans’ relationship with their vegetables. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that carrots are America’s most trusted vegetable. The study reports that 69 percent of Americans are most likely to eat carrots out of a dozen other […]
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IRI Shows Meat Navigated Pandemic Better Than Other Departments
To Jonna Parker, many of the macro disruptions in the food ecosystem resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have actually favored meat. “I would argue no department changed as much for American consumers than meat,” said Parker, principal of fresh foods at IRI. Her remarks came during a virtual presentation that covered the latest data IRI has […]
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Cornell-Sun World Partnership Releases New Grape Varieties
Two newly released grape varieties, developed between Cornell AgriTech and Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International, a global fruit genetics and licensing company, offer new flavors for consumers and better growing characteristics for farmers. Sugrafiftytwo, an ultra-early ripening green seedless grape variety with a muscat flavor, and Sugrasixty, a midseason red variety with large berries and a […]
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Meati Debuts Its Whole-Cut Meat Alternative Product Lineup
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati has launched its first national consumer offerings: the Meati Classic Cutlet and Meati Crispy Cutlet – with a Steak Filet option available later this spring. All cuts are made of mycelium, a superfood protein similar to the root structure of mushrooms. Meati’s official market debut marks the largest step in the company’s mission to deliver scalable, high-quality and minimally […]
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Mann Packing Co., Mezete Partner To Create Mediterranean Products
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., has partnered with Mezete, a ready-to-eat food brand, to bring a line of popular hummus products to American shoppers nationwide. True to authentic and gourmet Eastern Mediterranean flavors, Mezete products contain natural ingredients with no preservatives that are ready-to-eat, long-lasting and do not require refrigeration. […]
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Save Foods’ Latest Trial Boosts Shelf Life Of Strawberries
Miami, Florida-based Save Foods says that a recent trial on strawberries revealed promising results whereby Save Foods’ research and development team managed to extend the shelf life of the fruit. Fresh strawberries have one of the highest levels of waste of all fresh produce, with an estimated 64 percent of strawberries lost before they are […]
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Splash Beverage Group Launches TapouT In Winn Dixie Locations
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Splash Beverage Group and its brand, TapouT, will begin distributing the beverage in 485 Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. Founded in 1925, Winn-Dixie grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies operate over 529 stores serving communities throughout five southeastern states. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, […]
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Death Wish Coffee Co. Launches Limited Edition Blend And Packaging
Saratoga Springs, New York-based Death Wish Coffee Co. has launched a new blend called “Run the Day” that combines Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans with Indian Robusta to create a complex, medium roast coffee. This marks the launch of the first-ever Grind for Good blend, which will support the Girls Gotta Run Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers […]
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Hostess Brands To Add Bakery Factory In Arkadelphia, AR
Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands Inc. will convert an idled factory in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, into a modern bakery. The bakery is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023 and bring approximately 150 new jobs to the community over the next three years. Hostess Brands plans to invest $120 million to $140 million to transform the 330,000-square-foot facility into […]
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Torani’s Unveils New Culinary Tourism Inspired Flavor: Bergamot Syrup
San Leandro, California-based Torani has announced the newest addition to its portfolio of more than 150 syrups and sauces: Torani Puremade Bergamot Syrup. Bergamot is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange with a yellow or green color that is used as an aromatic ingredient in many parts of the world. Torani’s recreation is […]
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Vermont Smoke And Cure Launches Bacon Pork Mini Sticks
Hinesburg, Vermont-based Vermont Smoke and Cure said that its new Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks have been launched in retail and online stores. The Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks taste like bacon with a smoky flavor and a hint of maple syrup. This is the fourth stick to be offered in […]