The makers of Pringles are giving one of America’s popular snack foods and appetizers, deep-fried pickles, a crispy makeover. Pringles Wavy Deep-Fried Pickle brings all the dill flavor and batter-coated flavor of the restaurant classic into an easy-to-eat crisp. This new flavor adds an acidic and sour taste to a favorite Pringles Flavor Stack, including the […]
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Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Sun Belle Launches 2021 Pomegranate Arils Program
Berry marketer Sun Belle Inc. has launched its 2021 Pomegranate Arils program with Green Belle organic and Sun Belle conventional 4.4-oz. cups, packed by Agricola Los Medanos S.A. in Ica, Peru. The arils are extracted from just-ripe pomegranates in Los Medanos’ facility using state-of-the-art technology, including UV sanitation. They are immediately packed in retail cups […]
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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Kalyana Sustainable Wines To Its Offerings
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced Kalyana sustainable wines to its growing lineup of sustainable Own Brands products. Kalyana wines are crafted from select vineyards and grapes grown in California’s Central Coast. Both the vineyards and the winery are certified sustainable by the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. CSWA has nearly two decades of experience […]
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NAMI Scholarship Foundation Expands Eligibility To Graduate Students
The North American Meat Institute Scholarship Foundation will expand eligibility and offer two $5,000 scholarships to graduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Previously, scholarships were only awarded to undergraduate students. “The meat and poultry industry strives to support students at every level because they are the future of our industry. With this monetary increase […]
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Tyson Foods Invests $425M In New Tennessee Poultry Complex
Tyson Foods, along with local, state and federal officials, met April 8 to officially open the company’s new poultry complex in Humboldt, Tennessee. The $425 million project, which includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery, represents Tyson’s biggest investment in Tennessee and the single largest corporate investment ever in Gibson County. “We’re pleased to […]
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Jimmy Dean Launches New Breakfast Nuggets And Skillets
Springdale, Arkansas-based Jimmy Dean is offering new breakfast nuggets and skillets varieties. Breakfast Nuggets are filled with morning flavors and packed with protein. For mornings with a bit more time, the new Skillet varieties provide a warm, hearty breakfast. “We know it’s important to people to have a variety of breakfast options in order to […]
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Wish Farms Cuts Ribbon On New Headquarters In Plant City
International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on its new headquarters in Plant City, Florida. The company moved into its new 24,000-square-foot office on its 36-acre campus. “Our company has a 100-year relationship with the community of Plant City. Our connection goes back to […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Thomas’ Celebrates National English Muffin Day With Contest
National English Muffin Day, on April 23, is dedicated to celebrating Thomas’ English Muffins that appeared on American breakfast tables more than 140 years ago. To honor this product, the folks at Thomas’ are launching a breakfast contest with the opportunity for one fan to win the grand prize of $10,000. With two sides to top, fans […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Let’s Do Organic Launches Two New Flour Products
Edward & Sons Trading Co., a pioneer in the plant-based foods industry, announces two new additions to its grain-free flour products manufactured under the company’s Let’s Do Organic brand: Organic Sweet Potato Flour and Organic Cassava Flour. Offering consumers authentic alternatives to grain and wheat flour, Organic Sweet Potato Flour and Organic Cassava Flour are made for those following a restricted […]
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Shaquille O’Neal Joins Tony The Tiger At Center Court
The nationwide debut of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes with Crispy Cinnamon Basketballs is just a few weeks out, but before the cereal hits retail shelves Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes is giving super fans the chance to win a box autographed by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. This cereal collaboration is the first time in Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes history […]
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2021 Power Of Produce Shows COVID-19 Impact On Purchasing Habits
Produce department sales reached $69.6 billion in 2020, an 11.4 percent increase, according to FMI–The Food Industry Association’s 2021 Power of Produce. The survey of produce grocery shoppers, released at the Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure event, finds shoppers are purchasing more produce than pre-COVID-19 pandemic, with shoppers buying more fresh fruit (+8.9 percent) and more vegetables (+14.2 […]
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Southern Brand Duke’s Mayonnaise Introduces New Products
Richmond, Virginia-based Duke’s Mayonnaise, the Southern brand with the cult-like following, is launching a slate of new products. These include a line of four flavored mayos, including Bacon & Tomato and Habanero Garlic, three dressings for coleslaw and potato salad, and Duke’s Hint of Lime Mayonnaise. The new products are now available in select retailers […]
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United Fresh Names Retail Produce Manager Award
Marking 17 years of recognizing exceptional retail produce managers, United Fresh Produce Association recently announced the honorees of its 2021 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. This year’s cohort of 25 produce managers represents supermarket banners, commissaries and independent retail stores from 21 different states and one Canadian province. The winners will be the honored guests […]
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Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. Acquires De Wafelbakkers
Greenwich, Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. has acquired De Wafelbakkers from its current owners, The Oklahoma Publishing Co., a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corporation. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed. De Wafelbakkers is a manufacturer of branded, co-manufactured and private label frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast in the U.S. The company’s products […]
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Kainos Capital Sells Ferraro Foods To Kelso & Co.
Dallas, Texas-based Kainos Capital, a food and consumer-focused private equity firm, is selling its portfolio company Ferraro Foods to funds managed by Kelso & Co. Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Ferraro Foods is a specialty foodservice distributor delivering food and supplies, primarily to the Italian restaurant and pizzeria segment in the Eastern U.S. The company, which […]
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Mt. Olive Pickle Co. Unveils New Offering: Pickle Salsa
Mount Olive, North Carolina-based Mt. Olive Pickle Co. has launched its new pickle salsa. Mt. Olive Pickle Salsa comes in three varieties: mild, medium and hot. It can be found at grocery stores nationwide. “We are thrilled to launch our pickle salsa line and to offer these innovative, flavorful new items to our pickle-loving fans,” […]
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Coleman Natural Foods Refreshes Packaging With Classic, Clean Look
Westminster, Colorado-based Coleman Natural Foods, a pioneer in all-natural beef, pork and poultry products, is introducing a refreshed design on all packaging. The new look features the same Coleman Natural logo, with a clean white backdrop to emphasize some of the claims consumers look for most often, including humane animal raising claims, natural product guarantees and […]
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Driscoll’s To Sign The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
Driscoll’s has joined The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to help advance its pledge to prioritize sustainable packaging solutions that protect fresh berries while minimizing an environmental impact. The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme, and unites more than 500 signatories behind a common vision of […]
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Nature’s Eats And DMC Collaborate To Launch D’Z Nuts
Nature’s Eats, the makers of the Original Nut Flour and Nutchos, has launched a limited-edition line of all-natural nuts named after the King of Rock, Darryl DMC McDaniels. The name of the new product – D’z Nuts – is set to launch with a creative social and digital media campaign and will be available to […]
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Giumarra’s DulceVida Nectarines To Return This Summer
After making its successful debut in grocery stores last year, this summer will mark the return of the Giumarra Cos. trio of French-bred California nectarine offerings under its DulceVida brand umbrella: Midnight Edition, Twilight Edition and Sunrise Edition. “We are very eager for this summer’s return of our proprietary, premium DulceVida nectarines, as our customers and consumers love their sweet taste,” […]