Extend Nutrition has released its new sugar-free and gluten-free protein bars that are clinically proven to help control blood sugar for six to nine hours, according to the St. Louis-based company. The new Cookies & Cream and Chocolate & Caramel bars currently are available at extendbar.com, with retail sales to begin later this year. The […]
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Smithfield Farmland Launches Premium All-Natural Fresh Pork Line
Smithfield Farmland is introducing Prime, a premium all-natural fresh pork line that the Virginia-based company says raises the bar for fresh pork under both its Smithfield and Farmland brands. The primary goal of the Prime program is to offer retailers a top-of-the-line fresh pork product in the retail meat case that provides consumers with a […]
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Wonderfully Raw Rolls Out Dipperz
Wonderully Raw is introducing Dipperz as part of its 2015 product line. Dipperz are the first pre-dipped and ready-to-munch broccoli, cauliflower and carrot crunchies that pack a pound of pre-dipped veggies into 1.5-oz. packages, according to the California-based company. Dipperz are available in three flavors: Cheezy, Ranch and Lemongrass Chili. The product has 120 calories […]
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Gluten-Free Foods Surge 63 Percent In Last Two Years
These days it seems that grocery shelves are exploding with gluten-free choices, due in large part to greater awareness of a gluten-free diet as a result of increasing diagnoses of celiac disease and other gluten sensitivities as well as the diet’s perceived health benefits. It’s little surprise, then, that recent Mintel research finds the gluten-free food […]
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Some Tennessee Grocery Stores May Have To Wait An Extra Year To Sell Wine
Tennesseans overwhelmingly voted for wine in grocery stores during the election earlier this month, with a referendum passing in every single community that put it on the ballot. Under the law as it’s written now, wine cannot be sold in grocery stores until July 2016 but, for stores within 500 feet of an existing liquor […]
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The Produce Mom Hosting #HealthyThanksgiving Twitter Party On Wednesday
Thanksgiving’s nearly here, and moms who are trying to offer up a “wow” factor along with their healthy Thanksgiving feasts may find it more of a challenge than a celebration. For fresh, family-friendly holiday meal ideas with pizzazz, The Produce Mom and her partners are hosting a #HealthyThanksgiving Twitter party at 9 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, […]
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MOM’s Oyster Farm Highlights Grocer’s Efforts In Sustainability
From its very own oyster farm off of Fleets Island, Virginia, MOM’s Organic Market is adding oysters to its list of sustainable seafood choices. MOM’s Oyster Farm promotes conservancy and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Partners like the Environmental Working Group helped with research, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership’s trained staff and is working with […]
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Probar Partners With Utah Food Bank To Donate 50K Meal Bars
Probar, creator of convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is partnering with Utah Food Bank in support of Feeding America’s nationally recognized BackPack Program. Probar has made a commitment to donate 50,000 Meal bars over 12 months starting this month. The BackPack Program works in conjunction with after-school programs to ensure that children at risk of […]
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Americans Going Out Less, Getting More Meals From Home
Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, according to The NPD Group, a leading global information company that just released its 29th annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. The report finds that a decline in restaurant usage and an increase in meals from home is one of the single biggest […]
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NatureSweet Tomatoes Sponsoring Santa Selfie Hashtag Contest
NatureSweet Tomatoes wants to spread holiday cheer by giving customers a chance to win some extra spending money. Today through Dec. 5 customers are encouraged to find the NatureSweet Tomatoes displays that feature Santa Timmy in retail and grocery stores. Snap a selfie with the little tomato in a Santa hat, then upload and share […]
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Organic Trade Association Moves To Tighten Organic Standards
Acting on extensive feedback and input from its members, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) last week filed two petitions with the National Organic Program to amend the national list of substances that can be used in organic production and processing—in one case strengthening the requirement for organic ingredients and, in the other, removing a non-organic […]
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Sunset Kumato Named Best Tomato For Men
The Kumato could be called the king of tomatoes, as Men’s Health Magazine recently dubbed the Sunset tomato the best for men. Introduced in 2010, Sunset says its Kumato brand tomatoes have gained a following for their unique color, perfect size and well-balanced flavor. These non-GMO verified tomatoes naturally turn a reddish-brown color at their […]
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Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Roll Out Nationwide
The maker of Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful and Wonderful Halos is bringing its newest product—Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruits—to produce aisles nationwide. Sweet Scarletts are grown, packed and shipped in Texas by Paramount Citrus, North America’s largest citrus grower. The warm Texas climate—sunny days with cool nights—yields the sweetest premium red grapefruits around, according […]
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Tenn. Group Is Optimistic Wine Measure Will Be Overwhelmingly Approved
Red White and Food campaign manager Susie Alcorn says the group is “cautiously optimistic that wine in retail food stores will be approved in all 78 eligible municipalities” in Tennessee, based on partial reported results. At least one municipality in the state—McKenzie—has officially passed the referendum and, based on unconfirmed reports, it appears the measure […]
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Oregon’s GMO Labeling Initiative Remains Too Close To Call
Measure 92, Oregon’s mandatory GMO-labeling initiative, remained too close to call Wednesday morning. KGW.com reports that, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, the Secretary of State’s office showed the measure failing by about 51 to 49 percent. However, the Yes on 92 campaign said it likely would be a few days before the race is […]
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Rural Minnesota Company’s Product One Of Oprah’s ‘Favorite Things’
Annie B’s, a small, family-owned company in Minnesota, has been given a gift itself: Its wooden box of caramels has been chosen as one of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” for 2014. The rustic gift box is filled with 35 caramels and is available in Original; Sea Salt Caramel; or assorted, which includes Original, Sea Salt Caramel […]
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Snyder’s-Lance Creates ‘Better For You’ Division
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has created a new “better for you” division as well as increased in its investment in Late July Snacks LLC—a leader in organic and non-GMO snacks. The moves support the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company’s goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry. “We see our company growing and […]
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Fazoli’s Launches New Retail Product Line
Fazoli’s, the Italian quick-service restaurant chain, is rolling out five new snacks and appetizers at retail. The line includes Mozzarella Stuffed Mini Breadsticks, Parmesan Boneless Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Alfredo Flatbread, Lasagna Fritta and Six Cheese Toasted Ravioli. Sizes range from 8.5-11 oz. The products are available now in the frozen food sections of participating grocers. […]
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Sun Pacific Introduces Mighties Kiwi
Sun Pacific, grower of Cuties Clementines, has introduced a new brand name for its kiwi. Sun Pacific, the largest kiwi grower in the U.S., is rebranding its Ripe and Easy Kiwi as Mighties Kiwi, a new name the company says it developed to promote the little fruit’s powerful nutritious profile and delicious taste. “Kiwi is […]
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The Art Of Pricing—Is Walmart’s Price First Smart?
Some experts claim the U.S. economy has nearly recovered. Now if someone could convince American consumers the economy is better, retailers across all sectors would jump for joy. Unfortunately, that doesn’t look promising. Today, nearly half the U.S. population thinks the United States is still in recession, according to a recent Wall Street Journal poll. […]