New Holland Spirits of Holland, Michigan, is introducing a new brand, Lake Life Vodka, inspired by Michiganders’ connection to the inland and Great Lakes. Lake Life Vodka is available at grocers and select independent retailers throughout the state at a suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750 milliliter bottle. Fans can also enjoy the new […]
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Far East Brokers Introduces New GrillPerks Rewards Program
Far East Brokers and Consultants in Jacksonville, Florida, has developed the new GrillPerks rewards program, which it says is the first cross-category consumer loyalty program for manufacturers of grilling-related products. The online program engages shoppers with helpful tips, recipes and promotions on a wide range of grilling products and rewards them with gift cards from […]
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Noluma International Offers Solution For Light Damage To Dairy Products
New research shows 90 percent of dairy farmers know that light damages nutrients in milk, and 98 percent would work with a partner to make their packaging light protected. However, fewer than a third (29 percent) of consumers are aware that light damages milk, with over half (55 percent) saying that supermarkets should be proactively […]
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Blue Diamond Rolls Out Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond announced its expansion into the non-dairy yogurt alternative category with Almond Breeze Almondmilk Yogurt Alternative. The yogurt alternative is available on its own and with crunchy toppings, which are made from California-grown almonds and ingredients like granola or chocolate chips. Each variety is free from allergens, such as lactose and soy. […]
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Minnesota’s UV Vodka Introduces UVGO Sparkling Cocktail
In time for the summer season, UV Vodka has entered the ready-to-drink cocktail category with its UVGO sparkling cocktail. Made with UV Vodka, UVGO sparkling cocktail contains natural flavors, 5% ABV and fewer than 150 calories per 12-oz. can. “Our consumers want great tasting, convenient options to satisfy their busy lifestyles. Now they can have […]
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Despite Prolonged Winter, Michigan Asparagus Season Underway
The Michigan asparagus season is now underway, it was announced in mid-May, and the vegetable is being shipped to stores on schedule. When late season blizzards dropped six inches of snow on asparagus fields, anxious consumers wondered if that would lead to delays in the highly anticipated Michigan asparagus season. While snows in April and […]
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Illinois’ Marcoot Jersey Creamery Launches Extreme Ice Frozen Treat
In time for National Dairy Month in June, Greenville, Illinois-based Marcoot Jersey Creamery has launched its new frozen treat, Marcoot Extreme Ice. Marcoot Extreme Ice contains crushed fruit and fresh sweet cream whey. Flavors are Strawberry, Mango and Strawberry Banana, with more coming soon. “After we began making cheese, we found ourselves with an excess […]
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Mars Wrigley Introduces Line Of Dove Gelato Bars
Mars Wrigley Confectionery of Hackettstown, New Jersey, has a new gelato ice cream bar line. The bar will come in two artisanal gelato varieties: Dove Gelato Salted Caramel and Dove Gelato Triple Chocolate Bars. The salted caramel bar variety offers a base of salted caramel gelato with a dark chocolate and butter toffee crisp cloak. […]
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Packaged Facts: Pet Owners Embrace CBD Products In Supplements
From notable market growth to the expanding presence of CBD (cannabidiol) products, these are exciting and innovative times for the pet supplements industry, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the new report “Pet Supplements in the U.S., 7th Edition.” Packaged Facts research reveals that pet supplements have rebounded from the sluggish annual increases […]
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Atlanta’s Food Well Alliance Receives Whole Foods Market Donation
Atlanta nonprofit Food Well Alliance has raised $45,105 in partnership with Whole Foods Market to support its Resource Center for Urban Agriculture. On April 18, 5 percent of net sales from all 11 metro Atlanta Whole Foods stores was donated to the nonprofit as part of the grocer’s semi-annual Community Giving Day. “We are thrilled […]
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Snack Pack Launches New Dragon Treasure Pudding Cups
Snack Pack has announced the launch of its Dragon Treasure pudding cups. Mythical creatures have taken pop culture by storm in recent years and interest in dragons continues to rise. Featuring a fruity flavor, Dragon Treasure pudding cups come in green and red colors. Each six-pack of gluten-free pudding cups comes with temporary dragon-themed tattoos […]
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Good Hemp Hires Natascha Prince As Director Of Sales And Marketing
Good Hemp has hired Natascha Prince as director of sales and marketing to lead sales and bolster the company’s expanding market presence. Prince will be responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing and the direction of distribution channels. “Natascha’s role as director of sales and marketing will define customer success and foster brand awareness at […]
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Utz Quality Foods Brings ‘The Little Utz Girl’ To Life
Utz Quality Foods is using regional television, digital and social platforms to tell the first-ever “Adventures of The Little Utz Girl.” Through 15- and 30-second commercials in an animated, contemporary format, the girl will jump off the package that has been her home for nearly 100 years. The girl, an icon who stands as the […]
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Redefining Deli’s Core Purpose.
Sponsored content If Disney ran the deli, would they do things differently? When we asked one of their senior innovative experts, along with representatives from other best-in-class retail leaders, we found a common thread: Customers aren’t satisfied by one-size-fits-all solutions, so providing an unparalleled experience with innovative, differentiated options is crucial. Their observations of the […]
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Pre Brands Hires Kevin Ponticelli As CEO To Oversee Expansion
Chicago, Illinois-based Pre Brands has hired Kevin Ponticelli as CEO. Ponticelli brings more than 30 years of diverse consumer packaged goods experience across sales, marketing and strategy. “Pre aligns perfectly with consumer trends, tastes terrific and is winning in the market,” Ponticelli said. “Everyone in our organization is committed to scaling the business successfully as […]
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Fire & Flavor Introduces Five Products For Charcoal And Starter Line
Just in time to launch the summer grilling season Memorial Day Weekend, Fire & Flavor has introduced five new products. The new products on Fire & Flavor’s sustainable charcoal and fire starter line include olive lump charcoal and olive briquets, almond lump charcoal and fire starters made of wood wool and biomass cubes. “We are […]
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Hi-Chew Sweet & Sour Mix Now Available In Watermelon
Hi-Chew Sweet & Sour Mix is now available in watermelon, in addition to existing fruit flavors such as grapefruit and lemon. “Watermelon is a beloved fruit here in the States and we’re excited to reveal our new offering that showcases a delightful, slightly sour twist on the real fruit taste,” said Tatsuya Takamiya, CMO of […]
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Giant Food To Open New State College, Pennsylvania, Store On June 7
Giant Food Stores will celebrate the grand opening of its new State College, Pennsylvania, store located at 2121 Atherton Street on June 7 at 8 a.m. The new store replaces Giant’s current store located at 2222 E. College Avenue, which will close for business on June 6 at 6 p.m. The new 68,000-s.f. store will […]
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Baker Boy To Bring Magic Ring Donuts To IDDBA
Sponsored content Every so often, an idea comes along that takes a time-tested product and injects new life into it. That’s literally what Baker Boy has accomplished with its new Magic Ring™ Donuts. The North Dakota-based bakery manufacturer is the first in North America to inject jelly and crème fillings into yeast-raised ring donuts. This […]
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Ocean Spray Opens Lighthouse Innovation Hub In Boston
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., the farmer-owned cooperative, has opened a marketing and innovation hub called Lighthouse within the Seaport District of Boston, Massachusetts, establishing an urban footprint in the Silicon Valley of the East Coast. Ocean Spray’s innovation and marketing teams are based out of the Lighthouse, inspiring collaboration, creativity and ingenuity both internally and […]