Green Bean Delivery, an online organic and natural grocery home delivery service, will launch in Nashville this month, the Nashville Business Journal reports. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Indianapolis and currently operates in four states—Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri. The company operates on a membership-based subscription model, but without sign-up or membership […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted in, Grocery News, National, Organic Natural, Suppliers
What’s Next In Specialty Food?
A panel of food trend experts earlier this week “nibbled” their way through the largest Winter Fancy Food Show in its 40-year history to identify the top five trends bound for store shelves in the coming year. The West Coast’s largest trade show devoted exclusively to specialty food wrapped up Tuesday at Moscone Center in […]
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U.S. Gluten-Free Food Retail Market Reaches $973M
The gluten-free market is cementing its staying power as more than a mere dietary fad and continues to make national headlines, including a recent announcement by Pizza Hut that it will begin offering gluten-free pizza. In the retail sector, sales of gluten-free foods posted an impressive compound annual growth rate of 34 percent over the […]
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Clear Lam Wins International Award For Fisher Roasted Party Peanuts PrimaPak Package
The PrimaPak Packaging developed by Clear Lam Packaging for Fisher Party Peanuts is a WorldStar 2015 Packaging Award winner in the food category, an honor bestowed by the World Packaging Organization (WPO). WorldStar award winners will be formally recognized at a reception in Milan, Italy, on May 19. Companies from 37 countries entered 264 packaging […]
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Anheuser-Busch Super Bowl XLIX Ads To Spotlight Budweiser, Bud Light
As the exclusive category advertiser for Super Bowl XLIX, Anheuser-Busch will feature three ads spotlighting two marquee brands—Budweiser and Bud Light—during the NBC broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 1. “The mass appeal of the Super Bowl presents an unparalleled platform to launch 360-degree campaigns that ultimately deliver against our top priority: sell more beer,” said Jorn […]
Posted in, Midwest, Organic Natural
Door To Door Organics Expands Michigan Service To Kalamazoo
Door to Door Organics, a leading natural and organic online grocer, will expand its Michigan service to the Kalamazoo community. The Colorado-based company has been delivering farm-fresh organic produce and locally curated groceries to Michigan customers since 2009. Expanding into the Kalamazoo area continues Door to Door Organics’ sustainable growth trajectory, according to the company. […]
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Dannon Drops Stamos For NFLer With New Yogurt Rollout
Dannon has dumped actor John Stamos, who’s been the face of Oikos for the past three years, for Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Newton is promoting what the company calls a “first-of-its-kind” yogurt—new Oikos Triple Zero, which packs 15g of protein with zero added sugar, zero artificial sweeteners and zero fat. Additionally, the brand has […]
Posted in, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Perishables
Gorton’s Seafood Partners With SparkPeople To Offer Healthy Eating Support
Gorton’s Seafood is again taking steps to help people eat better in the New Year. In addition to offering 14 perfectly-portioned, lean protein Grilled Fillets and Simply Bake Fillets that are certified gluten free and come in a variety of flavors and species ranging from wild-caught Salmon to Tilapia to Alaska Pollock, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s is […]
Posted in, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Southwest
Voting Under Way For Consumer-Made Doritos Commercials
PepsiCo’s Doritos brand today listed the 10 finalists in its “Crash the Super Bowl” contest who are competing for coveted Super Bowl XLIX airtime and a shot at a $1 million grand prize and Universal Pictures dream job. Selected from nearly 4,900 submissions representing 29 countries around the world, these 10 finalist ads include a […]
Posted in, Deli News, Marketing News, Midwest, National
Top Cheese Trends For The New Year
The growth of online shopping, snacking, bold flavors, pairings, convenience foods and an ongoing trend of consumers choosing natural, artisan foods will impact the ways Americans eat cheese in 2015, according to Madison-based Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. With American cheese consumption increasing 42 percent over the last 25 years, according to USDA figures, there’s no […]
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American Pistachios, Anheuser-Busch Highlight ‘Perfect Pairing’ With In-Store Promotions
American Pistachio Growers is joining with Anheuser-Busch to promote the “perfect pairing”: the perfect smart snack and the perfect beer for adults with active lifestyles. Now and through 2015, pistachio lovers can save up to $6 on the purchase of American Pistachio Growers member-branded pistachios and a 12-pack or larger of Michelob Ultra. This partnership […]
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Jones Soda Reveals Winner Of Second Annual Photo Contest
Jones Soda Co., a leading premium beverage company known for its customer-designed packaging, has named the grand prize winner of its second annual “Jonesin’ for a Fiat 500” summer photo contest. Christopher Kollmann of Fallston, Maryland, takes home a new Fiat 500, a one-year supply of Jones Stripped, surf lessons with professional surfer and Jones […]
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Bumble Bee Seafoods Acquired By Thai Union Group
Bumble Bee Seafoods, North America’s largest branded shelf-stable seafood company, has been acquired by Thai Union Frozen Products Public Co. Ltd. (TUF). TUF entered into a binding agreement to obtain 100 percent of the shares of Bumble Bee Foods from Lion Capital, a pan-Atlantic private equity firm, for $1.51 billion. “I have always believed that […]
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Oatmeal Options The Focus Of Quaker Oats’ New Product Lineup
In an effort to meet the growing demand for alternative breakfast choices, Quaker Oats says it is reinvigorating the idea of oatmeal. From creating breakfast offerings with protein or with less sugar, to highlighting the satiety and whole grain nutritional benefits of oats, to providing quicker and more convenient options for the time-challenged, Quaker says […]
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General Mills’ 50 New Products For New Year Have ‘Better For You’ Focus
Beginning in January, General Mills will launch more than 50 new products that meet increasing consumer demand for better-for-you snacks, products with simple ingredients, protein, gluten free and bold flavors. “We’re putting our consumers at the center of our new product innovation by rapidly addressing evolving food trends and investing in areas that our consumers value, […]
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Fiji Water Redesigns Label
For the first time in 10 years, Fiji Water, the No. 1 premium bottled water brand in the U.S., is changing the look of its bottle by redesigning its label. Fiji Water says its new look showcases the beauty of the product and story behind the brand. Each bottle size—330ml, 500ml, 1L and 1.5L—features not only […]
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Turkey Creek Snacks Rolls Out New Pork Rind Flavor
Turkey Creek Snacks has a new flavored pork rind. Sriracha pork rinds are available in 3-oz. and 1.75-oz. bags. Turkey Creek Snacks has been in business and is based in Thomaston, Georgia. The company produces pork rinds, cracklins and hot sauce.
Posted in, Midwest, New Products
Eggland’s Best Launches New Liquid Egg Varieties
Eggland’s Best is giving households in the Midwest a few extra minutes at the kitchen table with the launch of its new line of convenient liquid eggs. The new products are made with whole Eggland’s Best eggs. The Eggland’s Best liquid egg line is available in three varieties and is made with farm-fresh Eggland’s Best […]
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Kontos Foods Introduces Grilled Cocktail Flatbreads For The Holidays
Kontos Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of traditional Greek and Mediterranean foods, has launched grilled Cocktail Flatbreads for the holiday season. The soft, flexible, two-inch pita disks are ideal for creating holiday appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, such as hamburger sliders, bite-sized smoked salmon and avocado samplers, chicken salad with sliced cherry tomatoes, pizza samplers and […]
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Renfro Foods’ Classic Dixieland Chow Chow Gets New Look
Before there was a Mrs. Renfro’s brand, there was Dixieland. In the company’s early days, George Renfro cooked Dixieland Syrup, Mild Chow Chow and Hot Chow Chow. Now, just in time for the New Year, the classic Dixieland brand chow chow condiment has an updated look. The Dixieland lid and label, which have not been updated […]