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PeaTos Goes Plant-Based With A New Packaging Design And Mascot

Los Angeles, California-based PeaTos has announced the brand is going all plant-based and has unveiled an updated look featuring the new face of PeaTos, “sassy” female character, DJ_P. This news comes as the salty snack category is expected to reach $29 billion in 2022 “’For decades, the category has been dominated as a monopoly by PepsiCo subsidiary Frito-Lay, meaning […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Southwest

Faire La Fête Increases Sales Thanks To Oklahoma Investors

First Growth Brands Inc. and its champagne brand Faire La Fête are growing fast, largely in part to early financial backing by Oklahoma-based investors. In 2018 and early 2019, a number of them saw potential in the brand and became early backers, while continuing their support through 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The beverage’s sales have […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

NPFDA Recognizes Two Protein Leaders During Awards Reception

The St. Marys, Georgia-based National Protein and Food Distributors Association honored two industry leaders during its awards reception Jan. 26 at the Annual Protein Convention in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.  Laurie Pate, president of Foodlinx in Brentwood, California, was awarded the NPFDA Member of the Year Award. Joe Monroe, general manager of Columbia Meats in […]

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Natural Delights To Push Medjool Date Sales For Ramadan With Displays

Yuma, Arizona-based Natural Delights is offering its two-, five- and 11-pound window boxes again this year to meet the need for Ramadan consumption. April kicks off the holiday, but shoppers are going to be looking for Medjool dates in bulk when peak sales season begins in the month leading up to the holiday. Medjool dates are considered […]

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Voortman Unveils Two New Cookie Varieties In Smaller, Poppable Size

Burlington, Ontario-based Voortman is rolling out two new sugar-free cookie varieties – Vanilla Shortbread and Iced Oatmeal – in a smaller, poppable size that give consumers a new way to snack when they’re craving something sweet. The treats are available at retailers nationwide. “Our new Voortman Sugar Free Mini Cookies tap into a growing desire among consumers for great-tasting, […]

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Gelson’s Celebrates Mardi Gras With Crawfish And Shrimp Boil

Encino, California-based Gelson’s is highlighting a new dish for the Mardi Gras holiday festivities – Gelson’s Crawfish and Shrimp Boil.  The chef-inspired recipe is an homage to the Big Easy delicacy, packed with crawfish, extra-jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage, fresh vegetables, Cajun garlic butter sauce and broth. Order online at gelsons.com/crawfishboil or pick up in-store from the self-serve […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West

American Seafoods Announces CEO Transitions

Seattle, Washington-based American Seafoods Group, a provider of sustainable protein and an at-sea processor of wild Alaska pollock and Pacific hake, has appointed Einar Gustafsson to CEO, effective upon completion of his transition. Gustafsson will succeed Mikel Durham. “Einar brings to American Seafoods proven senior leadership and exceptional strategic capabilities in developing and growing worldwide seafood […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Schnucks Welcomes Northwest Coffee Café To Webster Groves, MO Store

As part of the company’s initiative to find more local suppliers, Schnuck Markets Inc. welcomes Northwest Coffee Roasting Co. to its store in Webster Groves, Missouri, where the artisan coffee roaster will operate a café that will offer espresso shots, lattes, drip coffee, egg wraps and smoothies. The 788-square-foot retail shop is open daily serving customers from […]