Farm Rich, a frozen snack and appetizer brand, has just revealed its latest snack play in time for Big Game menu planning: Sweet Onion Petals with Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. Now available at grocery stores nationwide and online, Sweet Onion Petals are individual onion pieces coated in a crispy panko breading and come with a 3-oz. Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. […]
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Lamb Weston Names Hatto SVP, Strategy And Growth
Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. has promoted John Hatto to the role of SVP, strategy and growth, as of Jan. 25. Hatto has more than 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Most recently, he led Lamb Weston’s Distributor Sales team as VP, sales, for the foodservice business unit. Since joining […]
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Jones Soda Releases 8-Bottle Series Honoring 2020’s ‘Unsung Heroes’
Jones Soda Co., known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, is paying tribute to some of 2020’s most inspiring private citizens with a limited-edition, eight-bottle “Unsung Heroes” collection. The Seattle, Washington-based company’s campaign is the latest in a series of themed releases that are using the company’s unique label-based brand personality to invigorate […]
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Makers Of Wholly Guacamole Bring Back ‘Avocado Hand Insurance’
While millions of fans begin gearing up to watch the biggest game in football, the makers of Wholly Guacamole are preparing for an equally busy season: helping fans prevent pre-game injuries related to their favorite Sunday football snack. With the annual sporting event representing one of the biggest days for avocado consumption nationwide – when spectators […]
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Homestyle Guacamole Is Latest Addition To Del Monte Fresh Lineup
Del Monte Fresh Produce has relaunched its Homestyle Guacamole in a variety of new flavors, combining its high-quality ingredients with the fresh taste and texture of a homemade guacamole without the hassle. Fresh Del Monte’s Homestyle Guacamole has been revamped to bring fresher taste and flavor to consumers. A non-GMO product, the guacamole is made […]
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Sun-Maid Feeds Imagination In New Brand Campaign
As part of the new “Imagine That” campaign, Fresno, California-based Sun-Maid will appoint its first Board of Imagination, pulling together some of its newly-titled research and development department, insights team and executives with the most imaginative minds – kids. As its first order of business, Sun-Maid’s Board of Imagination will grant its employees a paid […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Brand Chicken Nugget Bouquet Contest Is Back
The team at Tyson brand is encouraging people to show their love at Valentine’s Day with nuggets through the return of the fan-loved “Chicken Nugget Bouquet Contest.” This year the contest is even sweeter – chicken nugget lovers have the exclusive opportunity to win a package of new Tyson Nuggets of Love, limited-edition heart-shaped nuggets, only available through the contest. […]
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Weigel’s Experiences Explosive Growth In East Tennessee
Weigel’s, a dairy, bakery and convenience store chain, is experiencing explosive growth in East Tennessee. More than 200 hundred jobs are being created due to Weigel’s growing footprint in Bristol, White Pine, Morristown and Wears Valley. With many folks working from home and folks traveling less, a trip “out of the house” is a treat […]
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Whatchamacallit Brand Releases New Whozeewhatzit Bar
The Whozeewhatzit bar, the Whatchamacallit brand’s first new bar in a decade, takes wacky, crazy, crunchy and chewy to a new level. The new bar, which has an added peanut butter crème layer and rice crisps, all covered in a chocolatey candy, will be available nationwide starting in February. Last year, the Whatchamacallit brand called on fans to submit their most […]
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Farmer Brothers Enters Strategic Partnership With High Brew Coffee
Northlake, Texas-based Farmer Bros. Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea, and culinary products, has entered into a strategic partnership with High Brew Coffee, a manufacturer of ready-to-drink coffee products. Under the agreement, Farmer Brothers will distribute three flavors of High Brew’s premium RTD cold brew coffee via its Direct-Store-Delivery routes. […]
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Sweet Baby Ray’s Fires Up New Online ‘Sauce Shop’
To celebrate the launch of its new “Sauce Shop” filled with branded merchandise and a collection of its best sauces, Sweet Baby Ray’s is releasing three limited-edition wing sauce flavors made especially for the biggest wing eating day of the year. All items are available while supplies last and will be delivered before Feb. 7 […]
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Sara Lee’s New Delightful White Made With Whole Grain Bread
Sara Lee, maker of bread, buns, rolls and breakfast products, has released its latest, calorie-conscious addition to its Delightful Bread line – Delightful White Made with Whole Grain Bread. Joining the lineup of Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain and Delightful Honey Whole Wheat, this new variety is high in fiber and 90 calories per two-slice serving size. Sara Lee Delightful White Made with […]
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Rollin’ n Bowlin’ Kicks Off 2021 With New Distribution Partner
Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, continues to expand its reach to new consumers across the U.S. by signing with health food distributor KeHE. The partnership will introduce Rollin’ n Bowlin’ to eight KeHE distribution centers in Illinois, California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Indiana and Oregon. “KeHE’s mission to ‘serve to make lives better’ […]
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Feltman’s Named Official Hot Dog Of The NHL Florida Panthers
America’s original hot dog, Feltman’s of Coney Island (est. 1867) — now one of the fastest-growing natural food companies in the U.S. — is kicking off the 2020-21 National Hockey League season as the official hot dog brand of the Florida Panthers. Following a significant growth year, which included the launch of its 100 percent […]
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Side Delights Releases 2021 Instagram Survey Results
San Francisco, California-based Side Delights has shared the results from its New Year’s Instagram poll, not surprisingly leading with healthy lifestyle choices. While only 14 percent of voters were interested in a weight loss app, 86 percent were interested in trying meal programs like Whole30, which includes foods with a recognizable list of ingredients or […]
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Coca-Cola With Coffee Now Available In U.S. Markets
Coca-Cola with Coffee officially made its U.S. debut on Jan. 25. The breakthrough innovation creates the new “refreshment coffee” category with a proposition that “sips like a Coke and finishes like a coffee.” Coca-Cola with Coffee and Coca-Cola with Coffee Zero Sugar bring together Coca-Cola taste infused with Brazilian coffee. It is available nationwide in […]
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Looking At Local Produce And Nutrition Incentive Programs
By Ted Mason and Jimmy Wright / NGAF TA Center As buying agents for the grocery shoppers they serve, grocers never lose track of their obligation to provide shoppers with the products they want and need. Just as home gardeners know fruits and vegetables grown in their backyard are the freshest one can get, grocers […]
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A Data-Driven Rebrand: Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Shows Off New Look
While Americans want 2020 to be far in the rearview mirror, there’s no doubt that the last year has driven lasting change across the grocery industry. Consumers have fundamentally shifted how they shop and what products they are buying, with analysts emphasizing that pandemic-induced consumer trends are here to stay. Between the rise of at-home […]
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Tyson Foods Announces Its 2020 Deli Brokers Of The Year
Tyson Foods Inc. has recognized its 2020 top performing deli brokers across the country with the Deli Broker of the Year award. The winners – Braun & Associates, Pyramid Foods and Scooter Bay Sales – were chosen based on proven growth in their respective markets, creating new ways to serve customers, bringing innovative merchandising solutions […]
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C.H. Robinson Launches Consumer Brand As Robinson Fresh
Robinson Fresh, a division of global logistics company C.H. Robinson, is now offering fresh produce under its own name for the first time in its 115-year history of providing and transporting fresh produce. Retailers can continue to offer the best produce on the market, which they have depended on Robinson Fresh to consistently provide since […]