Envy apples remain the best-selling premium apple brand (Nielsen, Total U.S., Apple Category, L 52 weeks ending Nov. 6) in part due to the brand’s significant investment in driving sales with marketing campaigns that increase awareness and preference, motivate consumer trial and stimulate repeat purchase. In the fourth quarter this year, the apples got a […]
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Tyson Foods Leadership Says Company Focused On Growth, Productivity
Tyson Foods held its virtual Investor Day on Dec. 9, with company leaders telling investors and analysts it is on a clear and compelling path to growth. Chairman John H. Tyson, president, and CEO Donnie King and members of the company’s senior leadership team spoke at the event. They showcased Tyson Foods’ role as a […]
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Cheez-It Bowl Crowns Its First Mascot
No matter if you’re cheering for Clemson University or Iowa State University during the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29, there’s a new mascot entering the playing field. Prince Cheddward is joining a line-up of college football characters as the Cheez-It Bowl’s first mascot. From his Cheez-It crowned, cheese-wheel head, to his royal Cheez-It sceptre, Prince Cheddward embodies the excitement the brand brings to bowl game season. With the help of […]
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Kraft Heinz Combines U.S., Canada Businesses Into North America Zone
The Kraft Heinz Co. plans to combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal quarter of 2022. The move is meant to advance the global food and beverage leader’s long-term, sustainable growth plans – which were first outlined at its Investor Day event in September 2020 – […]
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Gotham Greens Opens CA Greenhouse, Unveils Sustainability Goals
Indoor farming pioneer Gotham Greens has opened the first phase of its 10-acre hydroponic greenhouse near the University of California-Davis campus. With this national greenhouse expansion, it will operate the nation’s largest network of high-tech hydroponic greenhouses spanning nine facilities in six U.S. states. The company’s sustainable farming practices allows Gotham Greens to grow salad greens and […]
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Three Little Pigs Rebrands Entire Product Line, Website
Three Little Pigs has undertaken a brand redesign, starting off with a new logo and website with products set to hit shelves in January. The company realized that after 45 years in business, as it expanded its offerings beyond traditional charcuterie, its new items took on different identities and wanted to better reflect modern consumers. With […]
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Danone North America, 7-Eleven Launch Apple Pie Parfait
Danone North America Away from Home is offering its exclusive new Apple Pie Parfait Made with Oikos Greek Nonfat Yogurt in participating 7-Eleven stores across the country. This 6-oz. parfait has 12 grams of Oikos protein and combines it with the crunch and flavors of apples, cinnamon and granola with a pecan topper. “We’re excited […]
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Berner Food & Beverage Promotes Diamond, Hires Dunavant And Kolden
Dakota, Illinois-based Berner Food and Beverage LLC recently introduced several new members of the company’s leadership team. Kelly Diamond, formerly VP of operations has been promoted to chief operations officer. David Dunavant has joined the company as CFO and Shelia Kolden has joined as director of procurement, sales and operations planning. “Kelly Diamond has proved […]