Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms is commemorating National Dairy Month with a video social media campaign. With more than 700 farm families in America’s heartland, Prairie Farms is highlighting the importance of recognizing their contributions to helping feed American families. National Dairy Month started as a way to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. The commemoration […]
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Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Weis Markets Celebrates National Dairy Month
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, Feeding Pennsylvania and American Dairy Association North East is celebrating National Dairy Month with the kickoff of the “Fill A Glass With Hope” campaign. The June 1 event at Weis Markets in Lewisburg featured appearances from Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Charlie Batch and local dairy […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook County Creamery Bringing Back ‘Creamier’ Campaign
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association is bringing back the “Partnership for Creamier Ice Cream” for another summer. The PCIC was founded in 2021 to ensure every scoop or cone of ice cream has more cream and better ingredients. The organization has partnered with actress, comedian and author Jenny Slate to promote its creamy ice cream and […]
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J&J Snack Foods To Acquire Dippin’ Dots
Pennsauken, New Jersey-based J&J Snack Foods Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Dippin’ Dots, the producer of flash-frozen beaded ice cream treats, for $222 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction will be funded through a combination of cash and senior debt financing and is expected to be accretive to J&J’s annual […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Ball Park Introduces Hot Dog Helmet With Social Media Giveaway
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods and its brand, Ball Park, is introducing the Hot Dog Helmet in a giveaway for fans to enjoy their hot dogs. The limited-edition accessory is complete with holsters and containers to be filled with a fan’s favorite condiments. To kick off grilling season, the brand is giving away a limited quantity of […]
Posted inDairy News, West
California Milk Advisory Opens Dairy Innovation Competition
The California Milk Advisory Board has announced the return of its annual dairy innovation competition for the fourth consecutive year. The 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator, created in partnership with innovation consultancy VentureFuel, brings a focus to accelerate any dairy-based product from traditional consumer food and beverage items to textiles and haircare. The CMAB is […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Bonne Maman Releases New Line Of Fruit Spreads
Bloomfield, New Jersey-based Bonne Maman Preserves has announced its new line of fruit spreads, adding a reduced sugar option to its family of preserves, curds, herbal teas and gift boxes. The company currently has six flavors of fruit spreads available – red fruit, cherry, apricot, orange, strawberry and blueberry. They contain 38 percent less sugar, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Rockstar Energy Drink Debuts First Hispanic Equity Campaign
Purchase, New York-based Rockstar Energy Drink has unveiled its ad campaign, “Poder Para Mi Gente (Power for My People),” its first Hispanic equity effort spotlighting young Hispanics inspired by their heritage. “This is a huge moment for Rockstar Energy Drink, which has a long heritage of creating beverages that Hispanics love. With this campaign, we applaud those who […]