Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast

Candy Brand Hosts New Year’s Eve Celebration With Peeps Drop

Hosted by Just Born Quality Confections, along with ArtsQuest and other local community partners, the 14th annual PeepsFest will ring in the new year with a two-day, family-friendly festival featuring activities, a Peeps Chick Drop and a sneak peek at its 2023 marshmallow lineup. Weighing in at 400 pounds, the Peeps Chick Drop is the culmination and highlight of […]

Posted inDairy News, Association News, Bakery News, Deli News, National

November Sales Delivered Mixed Results For Deli, Dairy, Bakery

IRI, 210 Analytics and IDDBA are sharing more analysis from the deli, dairy and bakery departments. Dairy and bakery had above-average inflation, whereas deli was below in November versus the November 2021 average. With heavy inflation in eggs and other dairy items, the total refrigerated department generated a 20.6 percent increase in sales to reach $7.5 […]

Posted inDairy News, Midwest

Butter Buds Releases New White Paper Highlighting Demand

Racine, Wisconsin-based Butter Buds recently released a new white paper, Real Dairy for Real Results. The download provides insight into the demand for real dairy products, amid the rise in popularity of dairy alternatives with shoppers. It also includes information on how Butter Buds’ clean label solutions can help manufacturers overcome challenges related to real […]

Posted inProduce News, Southeast

Cold Hardy Citrus Association Reports Strong Mid-Season Outlook

Halfway through the selling season and Satsuma mandarins and other cold hardy varietals are still in abundant supply, according to the Cold Hardy Citrus Association. Growers had predicted this year’s harvest would be favorable at the season’s start. According to the association, the groves are producing beyond those early expectations. The Sweet Valley Citrus region […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Hy-Vee, Southwest, Whole Foods

Kazoo Snacks Saves 1M Gallons Of Water Through Upcycled Food

Dallas, Texas-based Kazoo Snacks said it has save one million gallons of water since its launch in September 2021. Kazoo Snacks, whose chips save 20 gallons of water per bag, is on a mission to save one billion gallons of water by 2025. “We’re so proud to have reached this pivotal milestone,” said Josh Death, Kazoo […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Four Star Fruit Reflects On Concluding California Grape Season

Delano, California-based Four Star Fruit, a grower and marketer of year-round table grapes, is concluding the California grape season and is transitioning to the Peruvian and Chilean import season. The California growing season this year was difficult due to the hot weather, creating problematic growing conditions and higher input costs, resulting in a strain on retail […]

Posted inCenter Store, Bakery News, National

Carandini, Olivieri 1882 Introduce New Seasonal Cake

Carandini is partnering with a family-owned pasticceria, Olivieri 1882, to launch a new seasonal variety: Panettone con Aceto Balsamico di Modena (Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI). The limited edition cake combines two Italian culinary traditions, resulting in a holiday cake featuring a balsamic cream filling made using Carandini’s Emilio Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI.  Based […]