Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., has announced that Britney Banuelos has joined the organization as senior brand manager. In her role, Banuelos will be responsible for leading marketing efforts on beef and pork programs, including brand positioning, new product development, cooperative sales tools and multichannel marketing campaigns. […]
Category: Grocery News
Impossible Foods Secures Child Nutrition Label For Impossible Burger
Redwood City, California-based Impossible Foods has secured Child Nutrition Labels for its Impossible Burger products, clearing a hurdle towards widely entering the school market this fall. CN Labels are voluntary food crediting statements authorized by the USDA that make it easier for schools participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, […]
Banana Wave Adds New Flavor To Its Line Of Plant-Based Banana Milks
Boca Raton, Florida-based Banana Wave has launched its latest banana milk offering, Banana Wave Unsweetened Original. Dedicated to providing consumers with a satisfying and nutritious non-dairy milk alternative, the newest flavor features the signature base of fiber-rich oat milk and whole bananas with a touch of Madagascar vanilla, now with zero added sugar. Packed with […]
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches New Righteous Rye Flavor
Building on the success of its top-selling loaves, bagels, buns and English muffins, Dave’s Killer Bread, headquartered in Milwaukie, Oregon, has added another flavor to the lineup with Righteous Rye, now available nationwide. Loaded with signature DKB taste and texture, Righteous Rye delivers 10 grams of whole grains, 5 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber […]
See Why More Meat Consumers Are Hopping On Board Charcuterie Trend
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, a strategic meat marketing, research and communications agency since 2004 From 15th century French origins to social media phenomenon – charcuterie has made an impressive and visually pleasing comeback. Charcuterie boards traditionally feature a curated selection of cured meats and cheeses alongside noshes like […]
Bic Partners With Snoop Dogg And Martha Stewart For Ad Campaign
Bic has teamed up with entertainment legend Snoop Dogg and lifestyle innovator Martha Stewart and Marquee Brands to launch a new advertising campaign for Bic EZ Reach. The partnership, which extends into 2022, begins when the duo lights up the digital screen in “Pass It,” available across streaming TV networks, streaming music platforms, social media […]
Tyson Foods Opens First Pilot Clinic To Promote Culture Of Health
As part of efforts to boost the overall health and wellness of its workforce, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is partnering with Marathon Health to pilot seven “Bright Blue” health centers near company production facilities. The health centers will give Tyson team members and their families easier access to high-quality healthcare and, in most cases, at no cost. […]
Noritake Promoted To Head Of Sales North America For Zespri
Susan Noritake has been promoted to head of sales North America as Orange County, California-based Zespri continues its expansion plans for the kiwifruit brand. Noritake brings extensive experience and market knowledge to this role during a pivotal period of Zespri’s continued accelerated growth in the North American market. “We are very pleased to announce Susan’s […]
Milk Cult Launches Four Ice Cream Novelties At Whole Foods
Milk Cult, a Washington D.C.-based ice cream company, is launching four hand-crafted, made from scratch ice cream novelties at Whole Foods. Over the last decade, Milk Cult has created more than 100 ice cream flavors with locally sourced dairy from Maryland and Pennsylvania and produced four of its best creations, including two vegan options, for […]
Bob’s Red Mill Brings Whole Grain Oats To The Snack Aisle
After more than four decades as a producer of whole grains, cereals, baking mixes and other ingredients, Bob’s Red Mill is entering the snack aisle with its new oat crackers. Made with the company’s signature whole grain oats combined with almonds, flaxseeds and quinoa, they are one of the only oat-based crackers on the market. Both […]
Albertsons Cos. Own Brands Relaunches Soleil Sparkling Water
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has launched a refresh of its Own Brands Soleil sparkling water, including new special summer packaging. The designs were created by globally renowned artists and the four new flavors are mango, raspberry lime, tangerine and watermelon. The new designs and flavors are being featured in the Sip to the Beat summer […]
Ben & Jerry’s Omits The Oven With Totally Unbaked
Ben & Jerry’s has a new offering, Totally Unbaked, the company’s first limited batch flavor of 2021. It is a mixture of chocolate and vanilla ice cream that features two unbaked components: chocolate chip cookie dough and brownie batter swirls. “It’s a very simple but indulgent flavor,” said Natalia Butler, flavor creator. The mother of […]
Sun-Maid Selected As A 2021 U.S. Best Managed Company
Sun-Maid and its leadership are one of only three CPG companies, and 49 private businesses, named to the 2021 list of U.S. Best Managed Companies. The Best Managed Companies program is sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. It features some of the country’s most prominent and successful organizations from a wide range […]
The Frozen Farmer Sweeps Nation With Sustainable Frozen Dessert Line
After appearing on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in 2020, Bridgeville, Delaware-based The Frozen Farmer’s frozen desserts are cropping up in freezers nationwide. The company secured a partnership deal with Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner, and its progress will be featured in a business update episode airing at 8 p.m. on May 14. “Our inspiration for this line […]
SMU Athletics, Xochitl Chips & Salsa Announce Multi-Year Relationship
SMU Athletics and its multimedia rights holder, Mustang Sports Properties, introduced Xochitl Chips & Salsa as the newest Mustang corporate partner heading into the 2021-22 college athletics season. The Irving, Texas-based company will assume the designation as “Official Tortilla Chips & Salsa of SMU Athletics” in a multi-year agreement. In addition to the overall sponsorship […]
PepsiCo Recycling Launches BottleLoop: A Technology-Powered Program
Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo Recycling has introduced PepsiCo BottleLoop – a new program offering easy and accessible recycling to PepsiCo customers to address logistical challenges and reduce plastic packaging waste. PepsiCo BottleLoop is powered by technology from Replenysh to deliver on-demand collection of recyclable materials from participating locations. Replenysh builds scalable infrastructure and easy tools […]
Zapp’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary With Perfect 10 Sweepstakes
Grammercy, Louisiana-based Zapp’s is celebrating its 10-year anniversary under Utz Brands Inc.’s family of snack food brands. Leveraging Utz’s unique distribution system, the brand has been able to reach significantly more fans. And with Utz’s Kitchen Specialists, Zapp’s has continued to innovate and bring new flavors to market. Over the past year alone, these efforts […]
New Gen Z Water Debuts With Aluminum Bottle, Bold Design
Gen Z Water is disrupting the bottled water industry by standing out from the sea of blue bottles with its bright colors and unique animal-inspired characters in fantasy settings, aiming to unite a generation and offer a reprieve for all water drinkers from the disorder of the world today. The Fayetteville, Arkansas-based brand’s bold and retro creative […]
Bashas’ Invites Arizonans To Share Favorite Global Donut Flavors
Because many people have been dreaming of traveling again, Bashas’ themed its annual donut contest around inspirational global flavors this year. Fried dough is a much-loved indulgence not just in Arizona but all over the world. That is why Bashas’ is inviting Arizona kids and grown-ups to draw some inspiration from their previous travels and […]
Cargill’s Castle Wood Reserve Leading Way In Deli Department
Castle Wood Reserve ‘elevated experience’ for premium snacking by Eric Pereira / staff writer During the NAMI/FMI Annual Meat Conference in March, the booth for global food corporation Cargill highlighted three different brands. Among them was Castle Wood Reserve deli meats, a premium sliced solution that offers consumers the same quality as they would find in […]
