Vancouver, Washington-based indoor farm, Forward Greens, has a new 11-product lineup of microgreens, salad greens and baby greens available in Safeway and Albertsons stores across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Salad greens, a combination of baby greens and microgreens, is a new addition to Forward Greens. All of the new products are a mix of texture, […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Wrigley Launches Limited Edition Snickers Cinnamon Bun
Mars Wrigley has launched Snickers Cinnamon Bun, which is starting to hit Walmart shelves this October. Giving a nod to the fall and football season, Snickers Cinnamon Bun brings the flavor of warm-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls into the Snickers chocolate bar. The newest flavor features cinnamon bun-flavored nougat mixed with peanuts and topped with caramel, all […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Starburst Releases Official ‘Little Lad’ Halloween Costume
Mars Wrigley’s Starburst, based in Newark, New Jersey, is releasing official “Little Lad” Halloween costumes in celebration of the brand’s 14-year-old Starburst Berries & Creme advertisement, which has recently gone viral on social media. The Starburst Little Lad costumes will closely resemble the “Little Lad” outfit seen in the original advertisement, including an official Little […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Afia Launches In Publix And Sprouts Farmers Market Stores
Afia, a Mediterranean food company, has made distribution deals with two major retailers, Publix Super Markets in the Southeast and Sprouts Farmers Market nationally. With the addition of these stores, Afia is now in the freezer section of 1,775 stores nationwide. Shoppers will find a variety of Afia’s falafel line of products, including its newest […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, West
Nature Made Launches #TeachHealthy Campaign
Nature Made, headquartered in West Hills California, is launching the #TeachHealthy campaign to help teachers across the country through this back-to-school season. Nature Made is providing them additional support by giving more than seven million servings of immune-support products and donating $2 million to provide more than 13,000 teachers with supplies needed to maintain healthy […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Heineken Spreads Holiday Cheer With A Lifetime Supply Of Beer
This holiday season, White Plains, New York-based Heineken is offering consumers a chance to win a lifetime supply of Heineken beer. “Our generous holiday promotion encourages consumers to purchase Heineken Original for their own holiday hosting and continue hosting for a lifetime,” said TJ Keighley, Heineken brand director. “Heineken 12-pack bottles grew +5.4 percent, and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Plant-Based News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Tattooed Chef Now Available At Publix Super Markets
Tattooed Chef says six of its entrée bowls are available in approximately 1,200 Publix Super Markets stores as of Oct. 1. Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is one of the largest food retailers in the U.S. The offerings now available at Publix include: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bowl: Creamy cheddar cheese sauce over cauliflower florets topped with panko […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Haribo Launches New Rainbow Worms and Z!NG Sour Kicks
Haribo is adding to its growing portfolio of gummies by introducing two new varieties – Rainbow Worms and Z!NG Sour Kicks. After hearing from fans around the U.S., Haribo has added its own spin on gummi worms with the new Rainbow Worms. Each worm has a unique five-color rainbow effect and features three flavors: black […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Crunch Time Apple Growers Bring Back SnapDragon Apples
Crunch Time Apple Growers, a New York State-based cooperative of 152 member growers, has released its largest anticipated crop volume of SnapDragon apples: 400,000 bushels, a 25 percent increase year over year. The sweet, crisp apples are ready to be packed and shipped, with the first apples hitting select produce aisles now. Wider distribution is […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
B&G Foods Partners With Celebrity Pastry Chef Tosi
B&G Foods has teamed up with Christina Tosi, an award-winning chef and founder of Milk Bar, a dessert brand. Tosi will create exclusive recipes and baking tips for the new B&G Foods Baking at Home site, a resource for consumers that’s available 24/7 to solve any baking dilemma. Tosi will feature B&G Foods’ baking brands, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Convenience And Premiumization Expected To Influence Fall Gatherings
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency This year, many Americans are hoping for a normal fall and holiday season. Vaccinations have helped many people feel more comfortable traveling and gathering again. As virus waves and variants come and go throughout the country, many […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Green Life Farms Completes Acquisition Of Finn Farms
Naples, Florida-based Green Life Farms has completed its purchase of Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West Coast. Green Life Farms Inc. purchased 100 percent of the assets of Local Greens Company Oy, which is the parent company of the U.S.-based subsidiary Local Greens U.S.A., dba Finn Farms. Green Life Farms currently operates a […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, National
Grupo Bimbo Kicks Off Global Energy Race 2021
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is joining its parent company and largest baking company in the world, Grupo Bimbo, to kick off its Sixth Annual Global Energy Race. This is the company’s most important sporting event with a cause, as it extends beyond a financial donation and allows associates, consumers and friends to make a lasting […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Mission Produce Opens Distribution Center In Laredo, Texas
Mission Produce Inc., a company that sources, produces and distributes fresh Hass avocados, held the grand opening of its new $50 million mega distribution center in Laredo, Texas. On Sept. 29, in coordination with the offices of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, Mission held a ribbon cutting ceremony to […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
New Pop Bitties Sweet Potato Chips Launch In Two Flavors
Mark’s Mindful Munchies, known for its Pop Bitties Air Popped Ancient Grain Chips, has released a new line of simple, wholesome, salty snacks: Pop Bitties Sweet Potato Chips. The crunchy, better-for-you air-popped chips showcase the naturally rich taste of sweet potatoes and the earthy flavor of brown rice. Available in two flavors, Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper & Sea […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Sauer Brands Acquires Top Independent Brand Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa
Richmond, Virginia-based Sauer Brands Inc., makers of flavor-enhancing condiments, seasonings and spices including Duke’s Mayonnaise, Kernel Season’s and The Spice Hunter, has acquired Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa, one of the leading independent brands in the shelf-stable salsa category. Terms were not disclosed. The deal represents Sauer’s entry into the salsa business and is an extension of the […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
The Alkaline Water Co. Releases Six New A88CBD Functional Waters
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., one of the country’s largest independent alkaline companies, is offering a new line of six natural A88CBD functional waters powered by Vessl. The new waters, sold under the A88 Infused Products Division Inc. subsidiary, represent a move into functional beverages for the Alkaline Water Co. which expects to […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
C4 Energy Launches Starburst Candy Collaboration
C4 Energy, the Austin, Texas-based performance energy drink created by Nutrabolt, a global leader in active nutrition and better-for-you performance beverages, unveiled a partnership with Mars Wrigley to launch four new Starburst candy-inspired flavors: strawberry, cherry, orange and lemon. C4 Energy and Mars Wrigley, the maker of Starburst brand, collaborated closely on these flavors. By […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Barilla Introduces One-Ingredient Chickpea Spaghetti
Northbrook, Illinois-based Barilla, a global pasta producer, is expanding its legume pasta line with chickpea spaghetti. Barilla’s Chickpea Spaghetti is made entirely from one ingredient, in this case chickpea flour. This classic long, golden strand of pasta pairs well with simple tomato or olive oil-based sauce, as well as chunky vegetables or a hearty meat […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Retailers Recognized For Delivering Certified Angus Beef Cuts
As more shoppers made meals at home this year, retailers offering Certified Angus Beef cuts stepped up to fill their plates. They engaged shoppers with social conversations, weekly product features, time-saving meals, in-store promotions and online engagement opportunities. “Our retailers want customers to know they have the best beef,” said David O’Diam, Certified Angus Beef […]