The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has announced the winners of the Golden Penguin Awards for its 2020 March Frozen Food Month promotion. While many companies had to modify their March Frozen Food Month plans, NFRA recognized the efforts of the industry during an uncertain time to ensure consumers were able to stock up […]
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Pillsbury Cookie, Brownie Dough Now Safe To Eat Raw
This summer, Pillsbury is introducing refrigerated cookie and brownie dough that is now “safe to eat raw,” as marked by a seal on packaging, or baked, as always. To celebrate the news, Pillsbury is partnering with Haylie Duff, actress and mom of two, to encourage parents to have fun surprising their kids in a #SayYesChallenge. Now through […]
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Lay’s Celebrates New Flavor Icons Chips With Cash Giveaway, Donation
Plano, Texas-based Lay’s is now introducing Lay’s Flavor Icons, recreating the taste of iconic restaurant dishes in potato chip form. To “return the flavor” and acknowledge the economic impact of COVID-19, Lay’s has enacted a $25,000 Gratitude Fund for each restaurant as a thank you for their inspiration in the kitchen and ongoing support of their local […]
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Soto: U.S. Hispanics Consider Internet Essential During Pandemic
by Terry Soto / CEO of About Marketing Solutions Inc. A recent Pew Center survey published in April 2020 finds that Hispanics are 28 percent more likely to say the internet has been essential during the pandemic (65 percent Hispanics vs. 50 percent White-Non-Hispanic). This is great news for retailers because as shoppers work to […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fairlife, Boardwalk Frozen Treats Partner On New Light Ice Cream
After years of fan requests for ice cream, Fairlife has partnered with Boardwalk Frozen Treats on Fairlife Light Ice Cream. This is the company’s first venture away from the beverage-related products and into frozen desserts. Fairlife Light Ice Cream will be available at select retail stores. Fairlife Light Ice Cream is made from ultra-filtered milk to […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Alden’s Launches Peppermint Twist, Pumpkin Cheesecake For Holidays
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic is launching two limited-edition ice creams, Peppermint Twist and Pumpkin Cheesecake, for the holiday season. The brand is pairing rich cheesecake ice cream with their classic pumpkin and adding peppermint candy pieces to their organic peppermint bark ice cream. The limited-edition ice creams will hit shelves this fall at Sprouts, Raley’s, […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Northeast Plant-Based Offerings Can Become ‘A Way Of Life Really Fast’
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Ben Davis had a goal. He wanted to expand the marketplace and bring the plant-based industry together to share brands, products and education. For him and the many others committing to plant-based diets, it’s a movement. “Eating plant-based gives people a lot of power in their own daily choices,” […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Colorado-Based Natural Grocers Among Pioneers Of Meat Alternatives
by John McCurry / contributing writer Are plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy and other animal products morphing from trend to staple? Some of the sector’s proponents believe so. These alternatives point to soaring sales over the past two years and increased interest from venture capitalists in investing in startups. “Consumers now more than ever are […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
United Fresh Promotes McEntire To SVP Of Food Safety/Technology
United Fresh Produce Association has promoted Dr. Jennifer McEntire to the position of SVP of Food Safety & Technology. She joined the association four years ago, bringing her extensive background in food safety, regulatory issues and association management to the United Fresh Team. “Jennifer’s unique skills have proved a perfect match for the produce industry, […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Good Catch Plant-Based Seafood Introduces New Entrees, Appetizers
New York-based Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has launched a new product line: frozen entrees and appetizers. The line-up consists of New England Style Plant-Based Crab Cakes, Thai Style Plant-Based Fish Cakes and Classic Style Plant-Based Fish Burgers. This product extension is the second evolution from the plant-based seafood brand, expanding beyond its existing […]
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Borden Dairy Completes Sale To Capitol Peak Partners, KKR
Dallas, Texas-based Borden, a dairy company founded in 1857, says it and certain affiliates have finalized the approximately $340 million sale of substantially all Borden assets to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR. This transaction allows Borden to be appropriately capitalized with the business intact, including all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. The new Borden entity will […]
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No Evil Foods, ANF Feed Growing Appetite For Plant-Based Products
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer For Mike Wolianksy and Sadrah Schadel the journey to running No Evil Foods, a plant-based meat company in Asheville, North Carolina, began with the homesteading life in upstate New York. “We just were doing as much as we could from scratch because we wanted to try to know more […]
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Tyson Names Worpel Director Of Fresh Meats Marketing
Tyson Fresh Meats has appointed Ozlem Worpel the new director of Fresh Meats marketing, a promotion from her previous position of senior brand manager. Worpel will be responsible for leading the organization’s strategic direction across the Fresh Meats brand portfolio, developing new product lines and brand identities. She will also provide direction on a comprehensive sales […]
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Krusteaz Expands Protein Products With Energizing Oat Bites Mix
Seattle-based Krusteaz, maker of baking, pancake and waffle mixes, has launched its newest innovation, Energizing Oat Bites Mix. Available in two varieties, Chocolate Chip Oat and Cinnamon Oat, the new products require no baking, are made with eight grams of plant-based protein per serving and feature energizing whole grain oats, flaxseed and chia. In response to the growing consumer […]
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Kalera To Open Texas’ Largest Vertical Farming Facility In Houston
Technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera says it will open a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Houston, Texas, in the spring of 2021. The new Houston facility – which will be the largest vertical farming facility in Texas – is the next step in Kalera’s rapid domestic and international expansion plan to bring consumers fresh leafy […]
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Chicken of the Sea Introduces Premium Line – Wild Catch
Chicken of the Sea has announced the launch of Wild Catch, the company’s latest product line which features premium, wild-caught and hand-selected cuts of fish packed with just water and sea salt. Available at retailers nationwide, Wild Catch comes in three responsibly wild-caught, preservative-free varieties – Albacore Tuna, Ahi Yellowfin Tuna and Alaskan Salmon – each […]
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Weber: Survey Finds 98% Of Americans Plan To Grill This Season
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Weber Sauces & Seasonings has released the results from its recent grilling survey. The grill seasonings line surveyed 5,000 U.S. consumers and found that: Meals are moving outside: 80 percent of Americans say they currently use the grill for cooking meals. This is the summer of the grill: 98 percent of Americans surveyed said they […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Produce For Kids Campaign Raising Funds For Food Banks
The annual Publix Produce for Kids campaign is underway, with 12 produce partners supporting the 31 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix market area and a new focus on digital shopper communication. Newly designed Produce for Kids campaign signage appeared in produce departments at Publix Super Markets this July, launching the bi-annual campaign […]
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Dole, Pixar Animation Studios Alliance Takes Fright Out Of Produce
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is seeking to take the scare out of specialty fruits and veggies with a unique summer initiative designed to widen the public’s produce horizons to create new family favorites. The company has collaborated with Pixar film and characters to launch original recipes, serving suggestions, digital and social activations, family-friendly activities, fun […]
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Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Seeking Applications
The application period for the 2020 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship is now open. The scholarship is administered by the United Fresh Produce Association. The Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarship Program was founded in 2001 by sisters Karen Caplan and Jackie Caplan Wiggins in honor of their mother, Frieda Rapoport Caplan. The program […]