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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Peet’s Coffee Celebrates National Coffee Day With Exclusive Giveaway
Peet’s Coffee will celebrate National Coffee Day, “The Holiday for Coffee People,” on Sept. 29 with exclusive offers, including a chance to win the first Peet’s Black Card. According to the National Coffee Association’s 2021 National Coffee Data Trends Report, 85 percent of consumers enjoy at least one cup of coffee at home and an […]
Perdue Thanksnuggets Are Available In Select Retail Stores
Perdue, headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, is bringing back by popular demand its limited time only Thanksnuggets. Last year it sold out online in less than three minutes. Now for the first time, the white breast meat with sweet potato-seasoned breading turkey nuggets will be available in retail grocery stores nationwide this holiday season. The limited-edition […]
Lakeside Foods Purchases Cher-Make Sausage Co.
Lakeside Foods Inc., a frozen and canned foods manufacturer, is purchasing Cher-Make Sausage Co., a 93-year-old sausage maker that produces summer sausage, hot dogs, ring bologna and bratwurst at its Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based plant. The acquisition offers Lakeside a new product category that will benefit its existing customer base. “Cher-Make is a respected maker of premium […]
Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes Back In Season In Time For Thanksgiving
Stokes Purple sweet potatoes are back in season, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce provides stand-alone shippers that help consumers realize they can easily add color and flair to their holiday meal. Research shows that rich-hued purple vegetables are in demand, and pie is hotter than ever. A […]
Tecate Expands Distribution For New Premium Cerveza, Tecate Alta
Heineken USA and its Tecate brand have expanded distribution and sales plans for its new premium beer, Tecate Alta, along with the release of two exclusive video capsules featuring musical performances by regional Mexican group, Intocable, and LA-based indie band, Chicano Batman. The musical performances can be viewed on the Tecate YouTube channel. Fans can also click […]
Kazoo Snacks Releases World’s First Water-Saving Tortilla Chip
The newest innovation to join the upcycled food movement is Kazoo Snacks – the first water-saving tortilla brand. Every bag of Kazoo Tortilla Chips is made using 40 percent upcycled corn germ, repurposed from the nation’s massive corn starch industry which produces germ as a by-product. Reclaiming and upcycling reduces Kazoo’s water footprint by at least 20 gallons […]
