To document the changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics and Marriner Marketing have teamed up continue to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to meat department sales, including fresh and processed items. This is the first in a series of reports presented by IRI, discussing inflation trends. In March […]
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505 Southwestern Green Chile Expands Distribution To Walmart Stores
Greenwood Village, Colorado-based 505 Southwestern, a Hatch Valley flamed-roasted green chile brand, has announced that its premium products, including its flagship jarred Flame Roasted Green Chile product, will be sold in Walmart stores in the U.S. Rolling out over the next several months, consumers served by all 4,461 Walmart locations across the country will be able to purchase 505SW at […]
USC Marshall Names Coca-Cola As Food Industry Executive Of The Year
The University of Southern California’s Marshall Food Industry Management program will honor Coca-Cola as its 2022 Executive of the Year. Historically, the USC Executive of the Year award has been presented to an individual food industry retailer that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to education. This year, the award will go to Coca-Cola, one […]
Green Life Farms Set To Construct Fourth Farm In Florida
Green Life Farms has completed the purchase of a 67-acre property in Wildwood, Florida, where it will construct the fourth of 13 planned farms in the Southeast. The Wildwood farm will further expand Green Life Farms’ market reach into central Florida, serving Orlando, Tampa, Ocala and other coastal communities. Green Life Farms’ Wildwood location is slated […]
Enlightened Expands Cheesecake Line With Greek Yogurt
New York-based Enlightened is expanding its portfolio of frozen mini cheesecakes with the launch of Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes, furthering its mission to create craveable desserts with better nutrition. Available in two flavors, Original and Dark Chocolate, Enlightened draws upon its roots to create rich and creamy New York-style Greek yogurt cheesecake with a graham cracker crust […]
Utz Brands Partners With Grillo’s To Launch Pickle Potato Chip Flavor
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands has partnered with Grillo’s Pickles to launch Grillo’s & Utz Dill Pickle flavored potato chips. The limited edition chip is their first collaboration. “I would eat Utz chips and a Grillo’s spear while working the pickle cart so to have two of the best snacks available collaborate is a dream come true,” said Eddie Andre, Grillo’s […]
Upton’s Naturals Launches Fava Taco Style Crumbles
Chicago-based Upton’s Naturals has launched a new product: Fava Taco Style Crumbles. This plant-based product can be used for filling taco shells or wrapping into a burrito, layering over chips for loaded nachos or for cooking up a breakfast scramble. Offering a good source of protein, low in fat and calories, the heat-and-eat meat alternative […]
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Appoints Sylvia As CEO
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has announced the appointment of Ken Sylvia to CEO, effective April 12. As a leader, Sylvia will continue to fulfill Talking Rain’s mission of “Creating Connections with Every Sip” by prioritizing employee development, community engagement, product innovation and corporate responsibility. Since joining Talking Rain over a decade ago, Sylvia has […]
