Hunt Valley, Maryland-based Cholula is introducing six new products, including two new lines – salsas and taco seasonings, marking the brand’s first category expansion. Made using many of the same ingredients, each line of salsas and seasonings features three varieties, including the brand’s iconic Cholula original flavor. “For three generations Cholula has served as the perfect staple to bring authentic, fresh Mexican […]
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Posted inProduce News, West
Four Star Fruit Appoints Dixon As Director Of Imports
Delano, California-based Four Star Fruit has appointed Justin Dixon as director of imports. Dixon will play a role in expanding Four Star’s presence in growing regions worldwide and building sustainable partnerships with grower priorities top of mind. Dixon brings extensive sales and leadership experience to the Four Star team. More recently, he was with Kingsburg Orchard […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Chick-Fil-A Launches Bottled Salad Dressings
Atlanta, Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is expanding its retail footprint with the nationwide launch of its bottled salad dressings. Following a successful pilot in Ohio and Tennessee last fall, 12-ounce bottles of four of Chick-fil-A’s salad dressings will be available at participating grocery and Walmart stores across the U.S. They will begin rolling out in stores over the next few weeks. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Handy Seafood Announces 2023 Soft Crab Season
Handy Seafood has announced the start of this year’s domestic soft crab season in Crisfield, Maryland. The soft crab season runs from early May through late September. Handy Seafood has been a cornerstone of the Crisfield, Maryland, community for more than 129 years. It helps support the local watermen who have been harvesting soft shell crabs […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
WisePies Pizza Launches New Pasta Sauce Line
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods, the parent company of WisePies Pizza and a certified minority-owned, female-led company, has launched a new pasta sauce line. The new pasta sauce line is made in Albuquerque, is “New Mexico True” certified and includes three marinara sauces and one alfredo sauce, including: Hatch Green Chile Alfredo Sauce; Hatch Green Chile […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces Four New Epsom Salt Bath, Foot Soaks
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced four new scented varieties of epsom salt bath and foot soaks to the company’s house brand. Customers looking to create a spa-like experience at home can purchase Natural Grocers brand epsom salts in four varieties: peppermint muscle soak, lavender relaxation, tea tree foot soak and eucalyptus everyday cleanse. “Since the beginning, Natural […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Jolly Rancher Gummies Releases Street Art-Inspired Packaging
Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Jolly Rancher Gummies are releasing limited-edition packaging featuring designs from street artists, including Danielle Mastrion from New York, Joe Starkweather from Miami and Evan Farrell (KidWiseman) from Los Angeles. Jolly Rancher Gummies has unveiled murals in each of the artists’ cities to bring the packaging to life. An additional mural by KidWiseman will appear June 2 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Each large-scale piece of art combines the […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Beverage News, Center Store, West
Large, Varied Liquor Selection Boosts Traffic With Popular Sales
Harry Cherkesyan has been with Super King Markets for 17 years. He is the director of center store, which includes liquor, dry groceries and mixed nuts. Cherkesyan worked for Jon’s Markets for 16 years before starting at Super King. He said he had decided it was time to see what else was out there. While […]