Milwaukie, Oregon-based Dave’s Killer Bread has introduced a new breakfast offering: Epic Everything Organic Breakfast Bread. The company said that the new selection combines America’s favorite bagel flavor with a classic whole grain loaf. The new bread has an onion and garlic flavor, which the company believes will be a savory alternative to sweet fan favorite Raisin’ […]
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Posted inDairy News, Frozen Food, Midwest
Halo Top Dairy Ice Cream Upgrades Recipe, Adds New Flavor
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top has made a change to its Dairy Light Ice Cream recipe, to deliver what the company believes will be a creamier texture while keeping the same taste. Each of the pints in its dairy ice cream portfolio will continue to be lower in calories and sugar than regular ice cream […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Utz Brands Adds New Manufacturing Facility In Kings Mountain, NC
Utz Brands Inc. has purchased a new, recently completed snack food manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina from Evans Food Group, d/b/a Benestar Brands. The purchase includes the existing building, land and pork-rind production equipment. Utz will convert the space into an operational snack food manufacturing facility starting in 2022. The current 125,000 square […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Mondelēz International Acquires Ricolino From Grupo Bimbo
Mondelēz International has entered into an agreement with Grupo Bimbo to acquire its confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion. Ricolino is a growing business with a leading confectionery position in Mexico. The acquisition will transform Mondelēz International’s business in the Mexico market to accelerate growth and scale in core snacking categories. With approximately $500 million […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, West
Peter Pan Seafood Co. Adds 3 Industry Leaders To Executive Positions
Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood Company has hired three individuals for executive positions: Mike Galan will join as its CFO; Michael Mussell will join as EVP of projects, ingredients and canning; and Matt Frazier has started in a regional sales manager position. In his role, Galan will focus on implementing finance and accounting processes that […]
Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Introduces Springtime Beverage Lineup With Slurpees, Coffee
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is releasing new Slurpee flavors and new coffee additions for spring. From floral coffee drinks to fruit flavored Slurpee drinks, the company believes that these innovations are the great options for consumers to enjoy on a warm spring day. These beverages are available for a limited time at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. A […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Midwest
Revol Greens Adds Key Leadership Roles
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens has hired Kathy Flores as chief of staff and Amanda Crews as VP of people (human resources). Both bring decades of experience and proven results to the company. “I admire their impressive backgrounds and the impact they will make within our rapidly growing organization,” said Michael Wainscott, Revol Greens CEO. “We’ve hand-selected […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Jeni’s Sunshine Flavored Ice Cream Raises Awareness For Mental Health
Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released Sunshine, a gray, citrus-flavored ice cream, in honor of Mental Health Awareness month and in partnership with On Our Sleeves, the movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health. The company said that the new Sunshine flavor is designed to get people talking. Inspired by Depressed Cake Shop, it appears […]