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Flavorman Reveals Top Drink Flavor Trends For 2021

Experts at the Louisville, Kentucky-based beverage development company, Flavorman, have released the drink flavor trends to watch for in 2021. Driven by the long-term effects of an on-going pandemic, this year’s forecast is shaping up to be focused on flavors that drive experience in a socially distant landscape.   Flavors that tingle Burning, cooling or otherwise […]

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Blue Diamond 110th Annual Meeting Shows Challenges, Achievements

The 110th Blue Diamond Growers Annual Meeting countered the challenges of 2020 with a sense of accomplishment for the present and optimism for the future.  “We are a growth business by choice, and I’m confident in declaring that the best is yet to come,” said Mark Jansen, president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers.    In his […]

Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, West

Cardenas Markets Annual Got Masa? Campaign In Full Swing

Hispanic retailer Cardenas Markets, the go-to place for customers to find all the ingredients needed to prepare holiday tamales, has started the annual Got Masa? campaign. For customers who choose to prepare their own signature tamale recipes, Cardenas Markets has several varieties of masa to choose from such as masa preparada, sin preparar, strawberry, pina […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Hershey Inspires Holiday Baking With New Sugar Cookie Blossoms

Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey is introducing a new cookie, the Holiday Sugar Cookie Blossoms, to spark festive cookie baking this year. The new cookie consists of a sugar cookie base and the recently-released Hershey’s Kisses Sugar Cookie candy at the center.  The inspiration for the new recipe comes from Hershey’s home state, Pennsylvania. The sugar cookie is a holiday favorite that […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Del Monte Fresh Produce Expands Sales Of Pink Pineapple, Pinkglow

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a North American marketers and distributor of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, will expand its exclusive Pinkglow Pineapple to select retailers in limited markets throughout the U.S. The Pinkglow Pineapple is a novel pineapple with a pink interior, uniquely grown by Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte and now available in new […]

Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Southwest

At Border Town, Pena Views Growing Company As ‘By Family For Family’

‘Economic reality’ varies, but merchandising mix consistent From staff reports Amando Pena Jr. got into the grocery business working for his father. He carries on the tradition now with his own family. “I managed my parent’s grocery stores since 1981,” Pena said. “I dreamt of owning my own group of stores one day. Despite huge […]

Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

Malone’s Cost Plus Multicultural, Full-Service

Boasts ‘generational’ roots in area, can adapt quickly by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Rhonda Davis describes Malone’s Cost Plus in Dallas, Texas, as “generational,” both in its associates and customer base. Malone’s has been in the Dallas area since 1973. The store adopted the Cost Plus concept in ’81. Today, there are three store locations, […]

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Joe Rogan Teams Up With Kill Cliff To Create The Flaming Joe

Atlanta, Georgia-based Kill Cliff, a clean energy drink, is to collaborate with Joe Rogan to create the Flaming Joe. Straight from the mind of Rogan, this spicy pineapple fusion is the latest edition to the country’s best-selling line of CBD beverages. The Flaming Joe contains 25mg of CBD, derived from 125mg of broad-spectrum hemp, B-vitamins, electrolytes and plant extracts. As […]

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Loma Linda Brand Unveils Three Shelf-Stable, Plant-Based Meal Solutions

Atlantic Natural Foods, the shelf-stable manufacturer of the award-winning Loma Linda and Tuno brands, unveiled three new varieties of shelf-stable, plant-based Loma Linda Meal Solutions – Greek Bowl, Hawaiian Bowl and Ultimate Vegetarian Chili. To celebrate the launch and also help to address the nation’s current hunger crisis, the company is rolling out reduced prices on the innovations […]

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Consumer Demand Leads Zespri To Plan Year-Round Supply Of Kiwifruit

Since the launch of Zespri’s SunGold Kiwifruit into the American market six years ago, demand has made it one of the fastest growing fruits in the fruit bowl. A combination of creative sampling, a new vertically designed package and an effective consumer campaign has contributed to a sales increase of more than 31 percent in […]

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America’s Love Of Avocados Drives Economic Growth

According to a new economic contribution analysis from Texas A&M University, the imports of Mexican Hass avocados have made substantial contributions to the U.S. economy during the 2019-2020 growing season. In this timeframe, more than 2.1 billion pounds of avocados were imported into the U.S. from the Mexican state of Michoacán – fueling consumers’ love of […]

Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Lipari Foods, Southwest

Van’s Kitchen Expands Reach With New Grocery, Distributor Deals

Van’s Kitchen, one of the nation’s leading egg roll brands, continues to expand its reach to consumers by signing five notable distributor, supermarket and grocery store accounts in the past two quarters. A certified women-owned and minority-operated manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas, the company produces millions of egg rolls each year.  While 2020 has slowed […]

Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Sabra Hummus Selections Released For Limited Time

Putting plant-based, culinary customization at your fingertips, Sabra Selections feature 30 oz. of Sabra’s Classic Hummus bundled with a separate tray filled with three of the brand’s most popular toppings – Caramelized Onion, Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Tapenade – each in its own compartment. “We love hearing from fans how much they enjoy Sabra’s wide variety […]

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Einstein Bros. Bagels Launches Take & Toast Bagels

In response to consumer demand for Einstein Bros. Bagels in their local grocery stores, the company is launching Take & Toast Bagels, bringing sleeves of its new thaw-and-sell bagels to retailers nationwide. “Each year, billions of bagels are purchased in grocery stores across the country, and the overwhelming issue we heard was a lack of […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West

Moocho Launches New Dairy-Free Cheese Shreds

Moocho, a plant-based dairy brand leveling up dairy-free comfort foods, has launched its new dairy-free cheese shreds. The dairy-free shreds, in flavors including cheddar, mozzarella and fiesta blend, are crafted with simple, modern ingredients and apply fermented cultures and aging used in traditional cheese-making techniques to level up comfort food favorites. With big, smooth flavors, […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Unilever Has Signed Agreement To Acquire SmartyPants Vitamins

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins, a U.S.-based vitamin, mineral and supplement company. Based in Los Angeles, SmartyPants Vitamins was founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs Courtney Nichols Gould and Gordon Gould, who set out to create a comprehensive supplement made from premium ingredients to support the well-being needs […]

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Graeter’s, Perfect Day Partner On Perfect Indulgence Vegan Desserts

Graeter’s Ice Cream, America’s oldest family-owned craft ice cream maker, has teamed up with food technology company Perfect Day to launch Perfect Indulgence, Graeter’s first-ever line of vegan frozen desserts using Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy protein.  Graeter’s is launching Perfect Indulgence with six of its traditional flavors: Black Cherry Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream, Oregon Strawberry, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate […]

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Natural Grocers Predicts Top 10 Nutrition Trends For 2021

Natural Grocers has released the fifth annual Top 10 Nutrition Trends predictions, a composite of the most anticipated and unexpected health, food and nutrition trends for 2021. Natural Grocers’ Nutrition Education team, made up of health and wellness experts – ranging from Registered Dietitians to Certified Natural Foods Chefs – collaborated with retailer’s buyers and analysts. For […]

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Nature’s Way Launches Six Supplement Products In New KiDS Line

Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way, a dietary supplement provider, has launched its new line of KiDS products spanning across multiple needs.  The line includes a kid’s multivitamin plus immune support (Nature’s Way Happy & Healthy Multi), a supplement for bone and muscle support (Nature’s Way Growing Bones & Muscles), a supplement for calm mood support (Nature’s Way Cool, Calm […]