Planet Based Foods will debut its first comfort food products — original and southwest taquitos — at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-12. Planet Based Foods’ taquitos are now available to foodservice and retail buyers looking to add soy-free and GMO-free plant-based options to their lineups, with direct-to-consumer distribution slated for May. Planet Based Foods’ newest products represent an expansion into the plant-based convenience category […]
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Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, West
Good Planet Foods Launches New Plant-Based Cheese Products
Bellevue, Washington-based Good Planet Foods, creator of plant-based, allergen-free cheeses, has unveiled two new products to its lineup – real smoked cheddar and real smoked gouda plant-based cheese wheels. The wheels will be making their debut March 8-12 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The smoked wheels are crafted with allergen-free ingredients and […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets To Offer Meatless Prepared Dishes For Lent
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets’ menu has launched new meatless meals during Lent for those forgoing meat during the observance. Customers following a Lenten diet can enjoy tasty meatless alternatives to the familiar authentic foods they love. The Lent menu will be available until April 17. “Our Lent menu offers traditional favorites with meatless alternatives full […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
7-Eleven Introduces Meatless Black Bean Burger
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has launched a new Black Bean Burger available at participating 7-Eleven stores for a limited time. The high-protein meat alternative is a menu addition that broadens 7-Eleven’s vegetarian options. Made with black beans, corn, rice and seasonings, the vegetarian patty is topped with American cheese and on a brioche bun. The […]
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Lay’s Debuts New Flavors And Packaging: GOAT Cheese Flavor
Harrison, New York-based PepsiCo and its brand, Lay’s, has unveiled a new limited-edition Lay’s GOAT Cheese Flavor Series. After teasing the idea of this special packaging on social media last year, Lay’s is celebrating the “greatest of all time” with its own GOAT cheese flavors to kick off its annual global soccer campaign, building upon […]
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GDA Announces Vidalia Onion Season Begins April 12
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee have announced April 12 as the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season. “Each year, I, along with the Vidalia Onion Committee, look forward to sharing when Vidalia onions will be on their way to stores, so I’m pleased to announce April 12th […]
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Kraft Heinz And J.R. Simplot Co. Announce Supply Agreement For Ore-Ida
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Kraft Heinz Co. and Simplot Food Group, a division of the J.R. Simplot Co., announced that the two companies have signed a long-term agreement naming Simplot as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of Ore-Ida. Kraft Heinz will continue to own the Ore-Ida brand. Simplot is expected to help grow the Ore-Ida brand by introducing new innovation and technology […]
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Reed’s Launches New Beverages In Sprouts Farmers Market Stores
Norwalk, Connecticut-based Reed’s Inc. has announced it will begin distributing 16 new SKUs to Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. The Sprouts partnership kicked off in 2021 with the launch of Reed’s Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer, both in original and zero sugar options. Sprouts and Reed’s are expanding its distribution agreement to include multiple Reed’s Zero Sugar Ginger […]
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Clubby Seltzers Completes Series A Round Of Funding
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Clubby Seltzers, a leading independent craft seltzer, has announced that it recently closed its Series A round of funding. The round was led by Lane Gibbs and Matt Whitaker, two of the founding partners, and a group of individual investors that included Cody Campbell and John Sellers (Double Eagle Seltzers Holdco). The […]
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Peeps Builds Easter Excitement With New Marshmallow Treats
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Peeps is expanding its lineup of marshmallow treats with new flavors and forms for the Easter season. “The Peeps Brand has been a part of fans’ Easter and spring celebrations for nearly seven decades. Many parents and grandparents who received Peeps in their Easter baskets are now passing on that tradition to their families,” said […]
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Brave Good Kind Announces Distribution of Tender Chicken Bars
K2 Ventures, a Boston, Massachusetts-based startup that launched a new snack brand called Brave Good Kind last year, has announced that its Tender Chicken Bars will be distributed at more than 350 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. Launched online in spring 2021, Brave Good Kind says it is on a mission to reimagine healthy on-the-go snacking and designed especially for women […]
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Green Life Farms Increases Sales Through Cheney Bros. Partnership
Lake Worth, Florida-based Green Life Farms, a controlled-environment agriculture grower, has announced its partnership with Cheney Brothers Inc., a family-owned and -operated regional food distributor. Green Life Farms will be the exclusive butterhead lettuce supplier to more than 5,000 Cheney Brothers customers. Green Life Farms operates two hydroponic greenhouses in Florida, with 11 more greenhouses in […]
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PeaTos Goes Plant-Based With A New Packaging Design And Mascot
Los Angeles, California-based PeaTos has announced the brand is going all plant-based and has unveiled an updated look featuring the new face of PeaTos, “sassy” female character, DJ_P. This news comes as the salty snack category is expected to reach $29 billion in 2022 “’For decades, the category has been dominated as a monopoly by PepsiCo subsidiary Frito-Lay, meaning […]
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Faire La Fête Increases Sales Thanks To Oklahoma Investors
First Growth Brands Inc. and its champagne brand Faire La Fête are growing fast, largely in part to early financial backing by Oklahoma-based investors. In 2018 and early 2019, a number of them saw potential in the brand and became early backers, while continuing their support through 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The beverage’s sales have […]
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NPFDA Recognizes Two Protein Leaders During Awards Reception
The St. Marys, Georgia-based National Protein and Food Distributors Association honored two industry leaders during its awards reception Jan. 26 at the Annual Protein Convention in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Laurie Pate, president of Foodlinx in Brentwood, California, was awarded the NPFDA Member of the Year Award. Joe Monroe, general manager of Columbia Meats in […]
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Natural Delights To Push Medjool Date Sales For Ramadan With Displays
Yuma, Arizona-based Natural Delights is offering its two-, five- and 11-pound window boxes again this year to meet the need for Ramadan consumption. April kicks off the holiday, but shoppers are going to be looking for Medjool dates in bulk when peak sales season begins in the month leading up to the holiday. Medjool dates are considered […]
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Voortman Unveils Two New Cookie Varieties In Smaller, Poppable Size
Burlington, Ontario-based Voortman is rolling out two new sugar-free cookie varieties – Vanilla Shortbread and Iced Oatmeal – in a smaller, poppable size that give consumers a new way to snack when they’re craving something sweet. The treats are available at retailers nationwide. “Our new Voortman Sugar Free Mini Cookies tap into a growing desire among consumers for great-tasting, […]
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Gelson’s Celebrates Mardi Gras With Crawfish And Shrimp Boil
Encino, California-based Gelson’s is highlighting a new dish for the Mardi Gras holiday festivities – Gelson’s Crawfish and Shrimp Boil. The chef-inspired recipe is an homage to the Big Easy delicacy, packed with crawfish, extra-jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage, fresh vegetables, Cajun garlic butter sauce and broth. Order online at gelsons.com/crawfishboil or pick up in-store from the self-serve […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
American Seafoods Announces CEO Transitions
Seattle, Washington-based American Seafoods Group, a provider of sustainable protein and an at-sea processor of wild Alaska pollock and Pacific hake, has appointed Einar Gustafsson to CEO, effective upon completion of his transition. Gustafsson will succeed Mikel Durham. “Einar brings to American Seafoods proven senior leadership and exceptional strategic capabilities in developing and growing worldwide seafood […]
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Schnucks Welcomes Northwest Coffee Café To Webster Groves, MO Store
As part of the company’s initiative to find more local suppliers, Schnuck Markets Inc. welcomes Northwest Coffee Roasting Co. to its store in Webster Groves, Missouri, where the artisan coffee roaster will operate a café that will offer espresso shots, lattes, drip coffee, egg wraps and smoothies. The 788-square-foot retail shop is open daily serving customers from […]