Yuma, Arizona-based Natural Delights has launched Truffles, a take on chocolate covered fruit snacks. After a trial period with retail buyers and consumer media, the brand has launch a full-scale marketing campaign around the product, now available to order. Where traditional chocolate covered fruit snacks list high fructose corn syrup as a key ingredient, Natural Delights Truffles […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Coca-Cola Beverages Breaks Ground On Facility In Tampa, FL
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida hosted a groundbreaking ceremony June 16 for its new Tampa sales and distribution center. Coke Florida will invest more than $250 million in the construction of the a 800,000 square foot facility. The facility will sit on a 156-acre parcel along U.S. Highway 301 between the Selmon Expressway and Causeway Boulevard. Coke […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Sanderson Farms Investing In Employees To Drive Growth And Value
Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms Inc. has grown its production base primarily by greenfield expansion, building eight of the last 10 poultry complexes over the span of more than two decades. However, Sanderson Farms attributes its success in the last 75 years to its investments in another type of asset: human capital. Since its inception, the company’s […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Midwest
Kroger Announces Aseptic Milk Line Debut In Ohio
The Kroger Co. has announced a 35,000 square-foot expansion at Tamarack Farms Dairy to support an aseptic milk line, capable of manufacturing products, such as half and half, heavy whipping cream, coffee creamers and Carbmaster milk beverage. The new line will allow the facility to support more than 150 jobs. “We are so pleased to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Partners With Nwodim To Bring Back Solid Black Initiative
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is teaming up with actress and comedian Ego Nwodim to announce the return of Solid Black, a multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding to shine a light on Black changemakers – people who are driving impact, activism and a culture of change in their communities. In its sophomore year, Doritos Solid Black […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Launches Pork Ribs At Walmart Locations
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson pork ribs are available in 800 Walmart stores across the country for Fourth of July celebrations. To spread the word, pitmaster and Tyson ambassador Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball appeared on a local morning show, Good Day NWA, to offer viewers tips and tricks for preparing ribs. During the segment, Ball educated viewers on how […]
Posted inProduce News, National
IRI: Inflationary Levels For Fresh Produce Stabilize In May
The height, the widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “IRI, 210 Analytics and IFPA are committed to bringing the latest trends and analysis relative to the produce department,” said Joe Watson, VP, retail, […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Reveals First Summer Condiment Trends Predictions
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council revealed its first summer condiment trends predictions, along with a list of corresponding products from emerging and established brands. The Trends Council – a collective of Whole Foods Market buyers and experts with extensive industry knowledge – predict global barbecue, chili peppers, elevated ketchup and mustard, next-level fermentation and new […]