Alison Bodor, president and CEO of the American Frozen Food Institute, has announced the organization’s new leadership on its board of directors. The officers and board members are selected by the nominating committee of the AFFI board and were unanimously elected by AFFI’s processor members. “The pandemic’s impact on the frozen sector has been significant, highlighting the […]
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Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Great American Cobbler Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Homerville, Georgia-based Great American Cobbler Co. celebrated its one year anniversary on Feb. 9. That was the date the company had its first sale in 2021 at Piggly Wiggly in Blackshear, Georgia. Great American Cobbler’s products are now available in more than 3,600 stores in 27 states. The company’s team combines family farmers and veteran […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SweetWater Brewing Company Expands Distribution Across California
Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Company LLC, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands Inc., has announced its expansion across California with distribution partners, Reyes Beer Division. This growth into California will tie together with the company’s previous westward expansion of the SweetWater brand with the opening of SweetWater Colorado Brewing Co. LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado, and the […]
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Ruffles Partners With James To Introduce New Flamin’ Hot Flavor
Plano, Texas-based Ruffles and basketball icon LeBron James have teamed up for the release of a new chip flavor and the latest addition to the Flamin’ Hot family: Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips. The mashup combines Cheddar and Sour Cream, the brand’s most popular flavor, and a touch of heat from the Flamin’ […]
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North Country Smokehouse Expands Organic Offering
Claremont, New Hampshire-based North Country Smokehouse has introduced two new organic hams to its retail lineup: Applewood Smoked Ham Steak and Petit Ham. “Consumers want convenient, modestly portioned pack sizes and that’s hard to find in the ham category,” said Mike Kelly, VP of business development and national sales at North Country. “Couple that with […]
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Kellogg Co. Introduces Cheez-It Puff’d
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has introduced Cheez-It Puff’d: a new puffy snack made with 100 percent real cheese. As the newest take on your favorite snack cracker, Cheez-It Puff’d starts with a crunchy outside layer and transforms into a unique snacking experience. Every Cheez-It Puff’d delivers a poppable, airy bite that is baked with 100 percent real cheese. The new collection is available in […]
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Minerva Dairy Rolls Out Limited-Edition Butter Flavors
Minerva, Ohio-based Minerva Dairy has created two limited-edition butter flavors available through Goldbelly for nationwide shipping and at Kishman’s IGA, located a brief walk from the Minerva Dairy Creamery in northeast Ohio. The Everything Bagel Butter is a blend of sea salt, minced onions and garlic, black and white sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. The Lemon Poppy Seed Butter has […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Ocean Mist Farms Promotes Three New Directors
Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms, a fourth-generation grower shipper, has promoted directors to new positions: Bobby Bellew to director of farming, Serafin Ruiz to director of harvesting and Glen Alameda to director of supply chain and compliance. In Bellew’s new role, he will oversee and guide Ocean Mist Farm’s Northern California farming operations and work to increase cost efficiencies, quality and […]