Blue Diamond Growers will be participating in the 2023 Rose Parade, an annual event held Jan. 2 in Pasadena, California. For the fifth year in a row, the company will honor the people and pollinators that make Blue Diamond products possible, highlighting the farmer-owned cooperative’s commitment to sustainability, pollinators and biodiversity with a custom-built float featuring […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southwest
NuZee, Nostalgia Coffee Roasters Launch Wholesale Portion Pack
Plano, Texas-based NuZee has expanded its partnership with Nostalgia Coffee Roasters to bring 2.5-ounce portion packs to wholesale customers nationwide for the first time. Nostalgia Coffee Roasters partnered with NuZee to grow its coffee offerings beyond single-serve in corporate, office and hospitality settings while offering an eco-friendly option. The packaging makes the portion packs an easy way to […]
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 inCenter Store, Southeast
Savannah Bee Co. Introduces Bourbon Orange Blossom Honey
Georgia-based Savannah Bee Co. has announced its partnership with whiskey producer Angel’s Envy. The collaboration marks the launch of a new honey varietal: Port Bourbon Barrel Aged Orange Blossom Honey. The honey is aged in the same port wine barrels that once aged Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The two brands have created a […]
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 […]