Natural Grocers has added four organic frozen ravioli varieties to its private label lineup – Organic Ricotta & Mushroom, Organic Mozzarella & Cherry Tomato , Organic Eggplant & Provolone and Organic Butternut Squash. In line with the retailer’s product standards, all four are certified organic and made without artificial flavors, synthetic colors or preservatives. “A […]
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Coke Florida Unveils Limited-Edition America250 Commemorative Cans
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) debuted limited-edition America250 Coca-Cola cans at its Jacksonville manufacturing facility, one of a select number of production sites nationwide creating commemorative packaging representing all 50 states ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The America250-themed Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar mini-cans will be available at retailers across Florida beginning April 6. […]
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Hiland Dairy Names Leibacher General Manager Of Dallas Operation
Hiland Dairy Foods Co. has promoted Mike Leibacher to general manager of its Dallas-Fort Worth operation, effective March 1. He replaces Ray Gibson, who retired after a 43-year career in the dairy industry. Gibson spent decades serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. He began in 1982 as a route salesman with Borden Dairy, rose through a […]
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AWG Launches Wellwerks, Nüwerks Private Brand Wellness Program
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is rolling out two exclusive wellness brands – Wellwerks and Nüwerks – for its network of more than 1,100 member retailers and 3,500 retail locations in 33 states. AWG said the launch represents one of the most comprehensive private brand wellness sets introduced at retail, combining functional grocery formats with modern […]
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PepsiCo Begins Tostitos Brand Refresh, Introduces Updated Packaging
PepsiCo Foods U.S. is rolling out a comprehensive brand refresh for Tostitos, moving the tortilla chip and dip line beyond its traditional snacking identity with updated packaging, a revised logo and marketing that emphasizes ingredient quality and the traditional masa-making process behind the product. The refreshed packaging is hitting shelves now and will continue rolling […]
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Marzetti Launches Protein Ranch Dressing, Dip Line
The Marzetti Co. is introducing Marzetti Protein Ranch, a line the company describes as a first-to-category innovation combining its traditional ranch with 3-4 grams of milk protein per serving and fewer calories. The lineup spans three SKUs: Protein Ranch Dressing (13 oz. bottle), Protein Ranch Veggie Dip (12 oz. tub) and Protein Ranch Veggie Dip […]
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Riviana Foods Launches Boil-In-Bag Sticky Rice Across Eastern U.S.
Riviana Foods Inc., the largest rice processor and distributor in the United States, is rolling out a new restaurant-style Sticky Rice under its Success Boil-in-Bag brand. The product is available for distribution across the eastern U.S., with nationwide expansion planned. The launch targets growing consumer demand for globally inspired meals that are easy to prepare […]
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Coke Florida Promotes Calhoun VP, Chief Of Staff To CEO
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has appointed Reagan Calhoun as VP and chief of staff to Chairman and CEO Troy Taylor. Calhoun joins from The Coca-Cola Co., where she most recently served as VP of finance-marketing for the North America Operating Unit (NAOU). She has more than 20 years of experience across the Coca-Cola system spanning marketing, […]