In response to growing demand, Mars Petcare will invest $145 million to expand its manufacturing facility located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Pet parents have spent more quality time than ever with their dogs and cats during the pandemic – including more than 11 million households in the U.S. that welcomed a new pet this past year. The increased time spent together […]
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Reser’s To Sponsor Martin Truex Jr. For NASCAR 2021 Cup Series
Reser’s will be the primary sponsor of Martin Truex Jr.’s No. 19 Toyota Camry for races at Dover International Speedway (May 16), Pocono Raceway (June 27), New Hampshire Motor Speedway (July 18) and Watkins Glen International (Aug. 8), and an associate sponsor on the No. 19 for the balance of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series […]
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El Yucateco To Make Donation In Honor Of National Hot Sauce Day
Bentonville, Arkansas-based El Yucateco Hot Sauce says it will be making a donation to Feeding America equivalent to the value of 5,000 bottles of its El Yucateco hot sauce in honor of National Hot Sauce Day. The event will take place on Jan. 22. The company also will be holding a Hot Sauce Recipe Competition […]
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Hidden Valley Ranch With New Plant Powered Ranch Now Available
The makers of Hidden Valley The Original Ranch has introduced Hidden Valley Plant Powered Ranch. Now, ranch lovers looking to reduce their dairy intake can enjoy the same ranch they know with a new, dairy-free alternative. “We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy Hidden Valley Ranch, regardless of their dietary restrictions,” said Nadine […]
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Kind Introduces Commitments To Address Inequality, Inequity
New York-based Kind Healthy Snacks has announced its continued efforts to help address the inequality and inequity facing Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities across areas of racial justice, education, food and health and representation. In partnership with the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), an organization striving for racial justice to create a more equitable society […]
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Alden’s Organic Debuts Three Single-Serve Novelties
Alden’s Organic has taken its top-selling novelties and packaged them into three single-serve products. Alden’s Organic Single Serve offers retailers an organic snack option for their consumers. Available in 24-pack cases and as individual items, the new line was developed for conventional grocery, convenience and club stores and foodservice. The three new single serve items […]
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Lunchables New Rewards Program Covers Grocery Costs And Delivery
Lunchables is offering a chance to win $10,000 for groceries and a year-long Instacart Express membership with its new Leave It To Lunchables Rewards Program. The program helps moms tackle their to-do lists, while giving their kids a lunch they love. As mom stocks up on her family’s favorite Lunchables varieties, she’s on her way to redeeming rewards to treat herself with […]
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Pepsi Kicks Off Super Bowl LV Halftime Show With TV Spot
The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most talked about moments in music and entertainment in the U.S. With more than 100 million viewers tuning in for the spectacle and millions of fans abuzz on social in recent years, a performance this powerful cannot be contained to just one night. With artist […]
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Coleman Natural Foods Cookbook Designed To Fend Off Cooking Fatigue
Coleman Natural Foods, producer of all-natural pork and beef products, has published a cookbook titled “Nourish: Recipes for Gathering Around the Table.” The digital resource includes 21 recipes that provide inspiration for families cooking as many as 21 meals at home each week. “We were inspired to put together a collection of our favorite recipes as we […]
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Bob’s Red Mill Adds Almond To Line Of Protein Powders
Bob’s Red Mill will add Almond Protein Powder to its line of single-ingredient protein powders, which includes Hemp, Soy and Whey. This move is in response to consumer desire for plant-based protein powder options, with the niche category experiencing a strong increase in year-over-year demand. The newest offering provides 20 grams of protein per serving […]
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Mann Packing Co. Adds Fifth Facility To Lineup Of West Coast Operations
Mann Packing Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, is opening its new facility in Gonzales, California. Joining a lineup of facilities in Salinas, California; Chualar, California; Delhi, California; and Yuma, Arizona, the new facility will allow Mann Packing to […]
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Natural Grocers Invites Consumers To Join New Initiatives
Every year health and wellness goals – such as eat better, manage stress and stay hydrated – compete for the top spots on New Year’s resolution lists. But even resolutions set with the best of intentions can be tricky to stick to, as studies show that approximately 80 percent fail by mid-February. Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural […]
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Bitchin’ Sauce Launches At Sprouts Farmers Market Stores Nationwide
Bitchin’ Sauce, one of the top-selling items in the dips and salsas category in the natural market, will now be available at more than 360 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide. Sprouts is one of the largest natural grocers in the country. “We’re so excited to be launching in Sprouts Farmers Market,” said CEO and Founder […]
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Vital Farms Recognized By Built In As A “Best Place To Work” In Austin
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp. that offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide, was recognized by Built In Austin on its annual 2021 Best Places to Work list. The Built In Best Places to Work list recognizes top employers across the country, featuring companies who go above and beyond for their people, […]
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Utz To Acquire Vitner’s Snack Food Brand And Distribution Assets
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands, a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, says that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak-King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to the Vitner’s brand. Vitner’s is a brand of snack foods in the Chicago metropolitan market. The total purchase price is $25 million, subject […]
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New Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix Blends Two Fan Favorites
Plano, Texas-based Cheetos has debuted its new Crunch Pop Mix – a combination of traditional Cheetos Crunchy and Cheetos Popcorn, which was introduced during last year’s Super Bowl LIV. Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix comes with its own mock advisory, warning fans it may be snatched by others’ Cheetle-coated fingers. (Cheetle is the powdery residue that gets […]
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Heller Named To Newman’s Own Foundation Board Of Directors
Newman’s Own Foundation has appointed Bridgette Heller to its board of directors. The foundation continues the work of its founder, actor/philanthropist Paul Newman, by turning all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations, totaling more than $560 million to date. She also serves on the board of directors for Newman’s Own. Heller has been […]
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Artisanal Brand New Oh Mommy! Macadamia Oil Spray
Milkadamia, a producer of macadamia nut products, has launched its new line of macadamia nut cooking oils. The savory umami shines through in the brand’s Oh Mommy! and the macadamia flavor gives dishes a delicate buttery taste. Both Oh Mommy! and Pure Macadamia flavors come in a 4.7-oz. spray that will retail for $11.99. The pure macadamia flavor […]
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PB2 Launches Industry First Crunchy Powdered Peanut Butter
In yet another first for the peanut butter market, PB2 Foods, the Tifton, Georgia-based pioneer of powdered peanut butter, has launched its newest innovation: PB2 Crunchy Powdered Peanut Butter. “Finally, health-conscious peanut butter lovers who prefer crunchy over creamy no longer have to pick a side,” said Craig Entwistle, CEO of PB2 Foods. Like other offerings in the […]
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Always, Walmart Team Up With Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Hernandez
Always and Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart are teaming up with Olympic gold medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez to encourage everyone to help girls stay in sports. Millions of girls quit sports at puberty, in part because many don’t realize the long-term value of their participation, and therefore, don’t encourage them to keep playing. But the reality is, […]