Lay’s, having recently unveiled its first brand redesign in over a decade, is looking for ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create joy in their communities. And as Lay’s kicks off its nationwide search for people to feature on its packaging, the brand is introducing three new chip flavors across its entire portfolio this month: […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Southwest, Suppliers
Syrett Appointed To New Age Beverages Corp. Board Of Directors
Alicia Syrett has joined Denver, Colorado-based New Age Beverages Corp. as an appointed member of its board of directors. She intends to stand for election to the New Age board of directors at its annual meeting to be held in May 2020. Syrett has more than 20 years of investment management experience and is currently […]
Posted inProduce News, Frozen Food, Southeast, Suppliers
Seal The Seasons Expands National Distribution, Surpasses 3,000 Stores
Seal the Seasons, the first national brand to sell locally grown frozen fruit, has expanded its distribution to seven new retailers over the last six months and is now available in more than 3,000 locations across 35 states. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based company has added three conventional and four natural retailers to its nationwide […]
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Sovos Brands Names Vieth SVP And GM Of Noosa Yoghurt
Jason Vieth has been named SVP and GM of noosa yoghurt, parent company Sovos Brands announced Jan. 6. Vieth is based in Sovos Brands’ Broomfield, Colorado, office. Noosa yoghurt is made with whole milk and honey. Vieth most recently served as CEO of poppi, a beverage startup funded by Cavu Venture Partners. Prior to that, […]
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Ancient Harvest Acquires Gluten-Free Brand Pamela’s
Quinoa Corp., the Golden, Colorado-based parent company of plant-based foods brand Ancient Harvest, has acquired the Pamela’s brand. Quinoa Corp. says the acquisition more than doubles the business under its management, strengthens its ability to expand its retail footprint and combines the gluten-free formulation expertise and supplier networks of both brands to facilitate new product […]
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Milo’s Tea Unveils Updated Look For Its Packaging Labels
Milo’s Tea Co., maker of the best-selling tea item in the U.S., has unveiled a new look with an updated label on its packaging. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company says its new label reflects the heritage of the brand and highlights what is important to today’s consumers. Milo’s says the new packaging reinforces founder Milo Carlton’s […]
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People To Watch: John Fraro, Big Y’s Deli, Bakery, Foodservice Director
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews John Fraro, director of deli, bakery and foodservice for Big Y Foods, which is based in […]
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Alden’s Organic Debuts Organic Dairy-Free Products
New Dairy-Free products from Alden’s Organic will be on display at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Jan. 19-21. “Consumers are craving a dairy-free option that actually delivers an exceptional flavor-filled experience,” said Joelle Simmons, SVP of sales and marketing at Alden’s Organic in Eugene, Oregon. “We saw an opportunity and worked through 29 […]
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Eat The Ball Introduces Its Frozen, Filled Football-Shaped Roll
El Segundo, California-based Eat the Ball USA has debuted a product that fits into the frozen snacks and filled rolls product categories. “Now is the perfect time for retailers to add Eat the Ball to their assortment, so they can include it in their upcoming Super Bowl promotions,’’ said managing director Fouad Lilabadi about the […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Suppliers
MIDWEST: TreeHouse Foods To Sell Two In-Store Bakery Facilities To Rich Products
Oak Brook, Illinois-based TreeHouse Foods Inc. entered into a definitive agreement on Jan. 10 to sell two of its in-store bakery facilities located in Fridley, Minnesota, and Lodi, California, to Rich Products Corp., a family-owned food company with more than 11,000 associates, operating on six continents, in more than 100 countries. The Fridley and Lodi plants manufacture breads, rolls and […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast, Suppliers
Flowers Foods Turning Bakery Into Organic Facility In Lynchburg, Virginia
Flowers Foods, one of the nation’s largest producers of packaged baked foods, will invest $25 million to expand and transform its Lynchburg bakery into an organic facility, creating 15 new jobs. The bakery, which the company has operated for more than 40 years, will serve the Mid-Atlantic market. Virginia successfully competed with other states for […]
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Memorial Service Planned For Beverage Industry Veteran Robert Shircliff
On Jan. 2, 2020, Robert Thomas (Bob) Shircliff, 91, died at home, surrounded by family. The elder son of Thomas Maxwell Shircliff and the former Martha Somes, he was born in Vincennes, Indiana, on May 20, 1928. Mr. Shircliff graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1946, and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana […]
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Fresh Thyme Expands CBD Offerings Across Several Product Categories
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a full-service specialty retailer based in Downers Grove, Illinois, will be adding 99 new products to its existing line of 152 CBD offerings. The products will be available in stores across 10 states and spans the categories of health and beauty/topical, supplement and pet products. “As we continue our commitment to […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Bakery News, Corporate Store News, Dairy News, Deli News, Frozen Food, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Perishables, Produce News, Snacks Brands, West
WEST: Photo Update: Smart & Final Extra! Opens In Watts Neighborhood Of LA
Smart & Final opened its doors Jan. 8 at Jordan Downs Plaza, a mixed-use public housing community in Los Angeles’ Watts neighborhood. The brand-new grocery store is a vital part of the redevelopment of Jordan Downs. In an area that has faced the challenge of convenient access to nutritious food, the new store says it […]
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Frito-Lay Launches Cheetos Popcorn In Stores Nationwide
Frito-Lay has a new snack for Cheetos fans to enjoy in the new year: popcorn. Cheetos Popcorn marks the first time ever that popcorn has been infused with Cheetle, the orange and red dust Cheetos is known for. Cheetos’ new ready-to-eat popcorn brings the taste of the iconic Cheetos seasoning to one of America’s snacking favorites, […]
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BuzzBallz Ends 2019 By Reaching Million Case-Year Milestone
BuzzBallz LLC made company history by selling more than one million cases of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails in a one-year span. The company says RTD cocktails are a growing trend BuzzBallz are 15 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and made with all-natural juices and creams, providing the craft cocktail taste on the go. “I believe customer […]
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Impossible Foods Debuts Impossible Pork, Impossible Sausage At CES
This week at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Impossible Foods is serving up Impossible Pork Made from Plants and Impossible Sausage Made from Plants—the startup’s first all-new products since the blockbuster Impossible Burger debuted in 2016. Impossible Pork Impossible Pork is a gluten-free, plant-based ground meat that can be used in any recipe […]
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Good Foods Plant-Based Queso Now Available In Select Costco Locations
Good Foods, a Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based company has expanded its plant-based Queso dip into select Costco locations. The plant-based Queso currently is being rolled out to select Costco locations in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions. To better serve the Costco market, shoppers can expect to see the typical 8-oz. dip exclusively offered in a […]
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Pre Continues Distribution Expansion To Northeast
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based provider of branded grass-fed and finished beef, continues its expansion strategy with a launch in the New York and New Jersey markets. “Pre delivers category-leading basket size, repeat and household trips, due to our excellent product quality and strong consumer and customer investments,” said Pre Brands CEO Kevin Ponticelli. “We’re […]
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Truly Hard Seltzer Launches Truly Lemonade Hard Seltzer
Truly Hard Seltzer launched its Truly Lemonade Hard Seltzer, a mix of hard seltzer and lemonade made with real lemon juice. Hitting shelves now, four styles of Truly Lemonade will be available nationwide in 16-oz. and 24-oz. single-serve cans of Original Lemonade, and a variety 12-pack featuring Original Lemonade, Black Cherry Lemonade, Mango Lemonade and […]