One of the world’s most widely known faces of survival and outdoor adventure, Bear Grylls has joined Justin Guilbert, Douglas Riboud and Errol Schweizer at GoodFish, a brand that developed and delivered a new category of sustainable seafood. The Emmy-award nominee and star of National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” and Discovery Channel’s “Man […]
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Posted inFrozen Food, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Mediterranean Food Brand Afia Releases New Sun-Dried Tomato Flavor
Afia, a Mediterranean food company headquartered in Austin, Texas, has launched its newest flavor, Sun-dried Tomato Falafel, on Afiafoods.com and in select retail stores, including Bristol Farms, Mother’s Market and Natural Grocers, all new retailers this month. The product will be available in additional retailers throughout the fall. Afia Sun-dried Tomato Falafel, which retails for […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Nutiva Strengthens Category Leadership By Acquiring Coconut Secret
Nutiva, a pioneer of the organic plant-based food movement with its line-up of USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified culinary oils and superfoods, has acquired Coconut Secret from its parent company Leslie’s Organics LLC. Coconut Secret established itself as a leader in the soy-free Asian sauces category, which the company created in 2009 with […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National, Snacks Brands
Snak King CEO Inducted Into SNAC International 2021 Circle Of Honor
Snak King CEO Barry Levin has received the Circle of Honor Award for his outstanding contributions to SNAC International, the snack industry and his accomplishments in growing Snak King. The presentation was made Aug. 23 at SNAXPO21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Congratulations to Barry Levin and the entire Snak King family on this outstanding honor,” said […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Planterra Foods To Open New Office, R&D Center In Lafayette, CO
Planterra Foods is opening its new headquarters in Lafayette, Colorado, with office space and R&D Innovation Center. The location will result in incremental employment and opportunities to grow in ingredient and product innovations, expanding office space and adding jobs for the Denver community over the next year. The R&D Innovation Center will focus on testing and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Mission Foods And Nutella Partner For ‘Breakfast All Wrapped Up’
Mission Foods, a maker of tortillas and wraps, is teaming up with Nutella to introduce Breakfast All Wrapped Up using Mission Street Tacos, Nutella Hazelnut Spread and fresh fruit. “Back-to-school season is a time for getting back into routines, and we know that this new school year is going to be unlike any other, with both kids and parents […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Garner Foods Hosts Groundbreaking Event For New Facility
Garner Foods, makers of Texas Pete and Green Mountain Gringo products, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony and press conference Aug. 24 on the site of its future facility expansion in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The event was opened with a brief thank you and introduction by Ann Garner Riddle, Garner Foods’ CEO, and members of the […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Chobani Moves Away From Plastic With Paper Cup
New Berlin, New York-based Chobani has launched a paper cup, marking a milestone in its efforts to reduce plastic use and put more sustainable packaging on shelves. Chobani’s new product innovations – oatmilk, cold brew coffee and coffee creamers – already come in paper-based packaging that is recyclable. After two years of development, it will […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
P&G Brings Relief To Tennessee Residents With Tide Loads of Hope
The Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit, powered by Matthew 25: Ministries, has been deployed to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the deadly flooding throughout Tennessee. The mobile laundry vehicle will begin services in Waverly at the Walmart Supercenter on Walton Drive, providing free, full-service laundry to residents affected by […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Smile Beverage Werks Coffee Pods Earn BPI Certification
The Biodegradable Products Institute has awarded Smile Beverage Werks’ commercially compostable, K-cup compatible coffee pods its environmental certification. The BPI Certification is a rigorous, science-driven process. Vetted products are tested to ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards and meet additional restrictions on carcinogens, BPA and fluorinated chemicals like PFAS. The BPI mark enables consumers to identify and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, National
Pepsi Kicks Off 2021 NFL Season Encouraging Fans To Binge Football
Pepsi is kicking off its “Made for Football Watching” campaign designed to inspire fans and gear them up for a season of hours upon hours of NFL binge watching. Along with the return of national TV spots celebrating the football watcher, this year’s program debuts with “Football Is Calling,” new digital content featuring Billions star and Breaking Bad alum David […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Now Available At Giant Food Pharmacies
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, again is offering seasonal flu vaccinations at all 152 of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children, with no appointment required. The vaccinations are administered by Giant’s certified in-store pharmacists and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans. “The health of our community is […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Impossible Sausage Made From Plants Arrives In Home Kitchens
Impossible Sausage Made From Plants is launching in retail stores for the first time in a ground sausage form. Available in two flavors – Savory and Spicy – Impossible Sausage will be rolling out in Kroger, Ralphs, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Albertsons, Wegmans, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Giant Martin’s, Giant Food, Sprouts Farmers Market, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Oscar Mayer And Lyft To Give Fans Unexpected Rides In Wienermobile
Oscar Mayer and Lyft are teaming up to surprise some Lyft XL riders with free Wienermobile trips in a few of the nation’s hottest rideshare cities. Lyft passengers in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta who call a Lyft XL may be surprised with a once-in-a-lifetime pick-up from the hottest wheels in town: the Oscar […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Clover Sonoma Debuts New Colorful Kid’s Line Of Organic Clover
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy and Certified B Corp., has released its new colorful dairy brand, Clover the Rainbow. Designed to teach kids about eating the rainbow of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet, Clover the Rainbow debuts with three organic yogurt smoothies: Strawberry Carrot, Blueberry Beet […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Calavo Promotes Araiza To EVP Calavo Fresh Foods
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a global company in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has promoted Ron Araiza to EVP of Calavo Fresh Foods. In his new role, Araiza will be responsible for leading the Renaissance Food Group (RFG) and Calavo Foods business segments. Araiza will focus his leadership sights on aligning […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Alkaline88’s Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottle Is Now Available Nationwide
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co.’s eco-friendly, fully-recyclable 16-oz. aluminum bottle is now available in more than 9,000 locations across the country. It is being carried by independent grocers and chains including Albertsons (and its subsidiary Vons), Sprouts Farmers Market, Meijer, H-E-B and Harris Teeter. “Sales of our entire line of single serves continue to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Eckrich Kicks Off College Football Playoff Partnership With Contest
Smithfield, Virginia-based Eckrich, the maker of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and deli meats, has continued its partnership as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of the College Football Playoff. To kick off the 2021 season, Eckrich is launching a multifaceted campaign, including a social contest – College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion – […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Offering Flu And COVID-19 Shots, Now Available Nationwide
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is offering low-cost flu shots in 4,600-plus Walmart pharmacies nationwide via walk-up and community flu shot clinics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone 6 months and older receive a flu shot each year. Further, the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone aged 12 and older, especially as cases are […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Tattooed Chef Launches New Innovation Items At Sprouts Farmers Market
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc. has launched four plant-based entrée bowls, including two new flavors in approximately 340 Sprouts Farmers Market stores. The four entrée bowl flavors are: Buffalo Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bowl: Cauliflower florets covered in a rich and creamy buffalo cheddar cheese sauce with a hint of ranch; Spicy Thai Bowl: Plant-based […]