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Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Debuts Whole Grains Small Slice Line

Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Breads has launched its new Small Slice line. Health-minded consumers can now enjoy the same taste of the brand’s signature oatnut and 100 percent whole wheat varieties in a smaller slice format. Each Small Slice variety offers 70-80 calories per slice. As with all of the brand’s whole grains varieties, the new Small […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods

Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes Arrive In Sprouts Farmers Market

After launching throughout the Southwest in November 2020, Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes, a collection of authentic, home crafted pasta sauces is available in Sprouts Farmers Market locations from coast to coast. Inspired by favorite recipes from kitchens across America, 25 cents from every jar sold is donated to local homeless shelters throughout the U.S. […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West

Suzie’s Brewery Introduces Mountain Pack Multipack Flavors

Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzers Mountain Pack is now available in stores across the country. The package is highlighted by a nostalgic logo graphic featuring the saying “The Mountain is Calling.” Suzie’s Hard Seltzers are USDA Certified Organic.   Suzie’s Mountain Pack features three new flavors: GreenApple, CherryLime and Raspberry to go along with VeryBerry. The Mountain pack includes 12 12-oz. cans and retails […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Association News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National

Nutrition Incentives: A Win-Win For Northgate Gonzalez Markets

by Pat Jones, NGA project assistant Northgate Gonzalez Markets is a family-owned independent grocery chain that has been operating in four California counties (Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside) for 41 years and currently operates 41 locations. The  stores primarily serve Hispanic and moderate to low-income communities. The family firmly believes that nutrition education […]

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Almazul Mexican Creates Blue Agave Margarita Wine Cocktail

Motivated by consumer demand for an easy to drink, refreshing margarita, Almazul is a ready-to-drink Mexican blue agave margarita wine cocktail. Almazul is made with blue agave wine, real lime juice and agave nectar for a clean, crisp flavor with a smooth finish. Made in Mexico, this latest innovation from Heineken USA is gluten free […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Utz Potato Chips To Be Served Aboard Breeze Airways Flights

Utz Brands Inc. is to partner with Breeze Airways as a core food selection, with Utz Original Potato Chips served to Breeze Airways guests on board flights. Breeze Airways is the new, “Seriously Nice” U.S. carrier from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, who unveiled its network comprised of 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities located across the Southwest, […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods

Myracle Kitchen Partners With Hoffmann In Creating ‘Barista Mylk’

Myracle Kitchen has created plant-based Barista Mylk specifically for use in coffee, launching into the U.S. and Canada this month. Its unique blend of organic ingredients was developed with the help of global coffee guru James Hoffmann to make it taste and work just like dairy milk in coffee, unlike other alternatives. The project was […]

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Grocers Adapt Merchandising, In-Store Experience For Ethnic Customers

Expert: It ‘doesn’t make economic sense not to’ tap into growing consumer diversity by Eric Pereira / staff writer The combined buying power in the U.S. of African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Native Americans is an estimated $2.4 trillion, while Hispanics lead the way with $1.5 trillion, according to a Multicultural Economy Report from the University of Georgia. […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West

Driscoll’s Kicks Off Summer With Return Of Rosé Berries

This summer, Driscoll’s, headquartered in Watsonville, California, will help berry lovers kick off the season with the anticipated return of Rosé Berries – blush-colored strawberries and raspberries – and its Sweetest Batch strawberries and raspberries, each selected for their extra-sweet flavor profiles. Both berry collections were developed to deliver a premium produce experience. Driscoll’s Rosé […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Hostess Launches Three Breakfast Items In On-The-Go Packaging

Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands is introducing an array of new breakfast items, including Hostess Muff’n Stix, Pecan Spins and Baby Bundts. A recent study found that as many Americans find themselves increasingly time-crunched in the mornings, sitting down for breakfast is no longer a priority. Instead, consumers are searching for easy-to-grab and portable foods, with […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Beverage News, Home Page Slider, West

Jones Soda Secures Distribution At Kroger For Special Release Series

Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, has secured distribution for its new Special Release series of limited-edition flavors at more than 1,800 Kroger stores across the country. The agreement highlights the appeal of the Special Release program, which can help retailers drive sales by offering […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National

Projecting Market Conditions For Buying Meat In The 2020s And Beyond

Sponsored content For years, meat suppliers and retailers have had to choose their ventures and purchasing selections based on USDA data, historical data and first-hand experiences. The problem is, a decision is only as effective as the hypothesis on which it’s based, which can result in missed opportunities. The coronavirus pandemic challenged all sectors of […]

Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods

Virgil’s Launches Three New Zero Sugar Flavors To Kick Off Summer

Virgil’s, a naturally bold line of craft sodas from Reed’s Inc. based in Norwalk, Connecticut, launches three new zero sugar, ketogenic certified varieties: Grapefruit, Dr. Better and Ginger Ale. Crafted with natural ingredients, these new flavors can be experienced straight from the can, over ice or mixed with a low-calorie cocktail. The new sodas provide drinkers […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Path Of Life Debuts Quinoa And Rice Blends At Whole Foods Markets

Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life, makers of heat-it-and-eat-it grain blends, has launched at Whole Foods Market’s in the Southwest Region. After a year in which better-for-you, frozen foods have been flying off the shelves, Path of Life grew its sales by 25.3 percent and continues to take the freezer aisle by storm.  An easy way […]

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Blue Diamond Growers Earns Second Green Business Certification

Following a comprehensive certification process, the Blue Diamond Growers plant in Turlock, California, has become Green Business Certified by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s California Green Business Network, Stanislaus County program. The achievement marks the second such honor for the 111-year-old almond cooperative this year, as the Blue Diamond Growers’ Salida facility was recognized as Green Business Certified […]

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Yowie Group Launches ‘Blast From The Past’ Throwback Campaign

New York-based Yowie Group, the confectionery company that brings families sweet treats combined with an educational experience, has launched its nostalgia campaign titled “Blast from the Past.”  For a very limited time, Yowie will be including animals from its earliest collectible series in its surprise-inside chocolates, giving newer Yowie collectors the opportunity to collect series […]

Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Hart Dairy Names Longan And Konovalov To Executive Team

Waynesboro, Georgia-based Hart Dairy has named two new members to the Hart Dairy executive team with the addition of Olga Longan as CFO and George Konovalov as VP of sales. Longan and Konovalov bring a collective 65 years of dairy industry experience to the team to cultivate the dairy’s continued growth through its humane treatment […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods

Beyond Meat Makes New Executive Leadership Appointments

Beyond Meat Inc., a manufacturer of plant-based meat headquartered in El Segundo, California, has appointed Phil Hardin as CFO, Deanna Jurgens as chief growth officer and Margaret “Jackie” Trask as chief people officer.  “We are excited to welcome Phil, Deanna and Jackie to the Beyond Meat executive leadership team,” said Ethan Brown, president and CEO. […]