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

Cargill And TGI Fridays Team Up In Honoring Firefighters Across The U.S.

To say a big thank you to firefighters across the nation for their work and dedication to the community during a year of uncertainty, Cargill and TGI Fridays are teaming up this summer to build Bold Heroes. It is an initiative designed to provide firefighters across the nation with TGI Fridays frozen beef patties, condiments […]

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The Wonderful Co. Wins Awards For Pistachios, POM Teas

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells recently announced that one of its newest flavors, Sea Salt & Vinegar, has won several awards.  A tart and tangy snack, it was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2021 Healthy Snack Awards in the Nutritious Nuts & Legumes category and won Gold for “Best Savory Snack” in Delicious Living’s 2021 Best Bite Awards […]

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Hershey Completes Acquisition Of Lily’s Confectionery Brand

The Hershey Co. completed its acquisition of Lily’s, the maker of low-sugar, better-for-you confectionery products, for a purchase price of $425 million. “Lily’s is a great addition to Hershey’s growing portfolio of better-for-you snacking brands, and we are excited to add this high-growth, leading BFY brand and to get to work with its talented and innovative team,” said Chuck Raup, […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West

Sparkling Ice Extends Superfruit Line With Natural Sweetener

As health and wellness continues to remain top-of-mind for many consumers, Preston, Washington-based Sparkling Ice is launching an extension of its full-flavored, zero-sugar sparkling water line featuring the flavors of superfruits.  Sparkling Ice Superfruit is a better-for-you beverage delivering B, C and D vitamins. This is the brand’s first non-alcoholic line extension that is sweetened with […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National

Use Omnichannel Marketing To Reach Online Meat Shoppers

Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency The biggest shift grocery retailing has experienced due to the pandemic is likely the increased adoption of online shopping, especially in the perimeter departments, where consumers were not yet comfortable allowing others to choose their products. According […]

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Conagra Brands Launches Extensive Line-Up Of New Product Innovation

Chicago, Illinois-based Conagra Brands Inc., a branded food company, is kicking off summer with additions to its portfolio.  Conagra offers a collection of brands within single-serve frozen meals and new dishes from Healthy Choice, Banquet, Marie Callender’s and Hungry Man. Healthy Choice Zero: These keto-friendly meals have less than 10g net carbs and no added sugar. Smart carb […]

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Hershey Showcases Growth Strategies At 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo

The Hershey Co., based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, shared a variety of insights and industry-leading capabilities to help retail partners unlock growth during the National Confectioners Association’s 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, June 23-25 in Indianapolis. Visitors to the company’s booth sampled new product offerings from Reese’s, Hershey’s and Kit Kat as well as heard directly from Hershey experts about […]