FirstFruits Marketing remembers Tim Corkill, a long-time FirstFruits Marketing’s regional marketing manager, who died on Saturday, Jan. 9. “Tim Corkill had such a killer work ethic and a mind for the details, those qualities coupled with his enthusiasm for our business made him someone we could always trust,” said Chuck Zeutenhorst, president at FirstFruits Marketing. […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Radano To Retire From J&J Snack Foods Corp. In March
J&J Snack Foods Corp. says that Robert M. Radano, SVP and chief operating officer, will be retiring effective March 31. Radano will remain with the company for the remainder of the 2021 fiscal year. The company has begun a search for a new COO. “The company is thoroughly indebted and grateful to Bob for his […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Amazon Fresh, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Smart Baking Co. Products Now Available At Publix
Fans of Smart Baking Co. who live in the Southeast now have another way to get their hands on the company’s snack cakes. “As a Florida company, we are thrilled to see our products on the shelves at Publix,” said Dave Heuvel, Smart Baking Co.’s co-founder and EVP of sales and marketing. “More and more […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, National
Kosher Food & Wine Experience To Be Open To All In 2021
With sold-to-capacity crowds, the annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) is among the hottest tickets in the kosher culinary world. These events in New York, California, Israel, Miami and London attract thousands of restaurateurs, chefs, caterers and foodies, who wait all year to sample the latest and greatest in fine kosher wines and creative cuisine. Tickets won’t be needed […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
WisePies Pizza Wins 2020 SMSDC Idol Competition
WiseChoice Foods’ WisePies Pizza won the 2020 SMSDC Minority Business Enterprise Idol competition developed by the certifying agency, Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC), a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). WiseChoice Foods showcased its development and 2020 launch of the retail WisePies Pizza brand. The clean-label frozen pizza line had […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Beyond Meat Unveils Plans For New Global Headquarters
Beyond Meat Inc. plans to enter a 12-year lease in a new, nearly 300,000-square-foot space at 888 N. Douglas St. in El Segundo, California. The building is under development by Hackman Capital Partners with anticipated completion this spring. The site will serve as the company’s new state-of-the-art global headquarters, making it one of the world’s […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Ferrero Brings Special Joy To Valentine’s Day With Limited-Edition Treats
From significant others and best friends to kids or classmates, Ferrero’s 2021 Valentine’s Day lineup has something to make all Valentines feel special. The lineup includes new offerings and upgrades to favorites from Ferrero Rocher, Golden Gallery, Butterfinger, Crunch, Tic Tac and Kinder Joy. Consumers can head to Ferrero’s Pinterest page for creative inspiration to celebrate the love, which features shoppable […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Doritos Commercial Brings New Dimension To Super Bowl Experience
While Doritos has been a Super Bowl fixture for more than two decades, this year the brand is bringing a whole new dimension to gameday with the return of Doritos 3D Crunch. To mark the occasion, Doritos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, debuted its Super Bowl campaign, #FlatMatthew, with a cliff-hanging […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Figueres Joins Impossible Foods’ Board Of Directors
Christiana Figueres has joined food tech startup Impossible Foods Inc.’s board of directors. An internationally renowned leader on global climate change policy, Figueres has decades of experience in collaborative diplomacy. She is currently a founding partner at the Global Optimism Group, which works to build a resilient mindset around the climate crisis and inspires leaders from […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Midwest
Lipari Foods Completes Acquisition Of Tut’s International
H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and Lipari Foods, a distributor, manufacturer and importer of perimeter-of-the-store, specialty and branded food products, has acquired the assets of Tut’s International Export & Import Co. Inc. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, Tut’s International has been importing and distributing high-quality Middle Eastern and Eastern European foods in North America […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mars Petcare Expands Footprint In Arkansas With $145 Million Investment
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 […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest
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 […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
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 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.
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 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
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 […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
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 […]