Robert McNutt has shared his intent to retire from his position as SVP and CFO of Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., effective Aug. 6. Bernadette Madarieta, VP and controller, will succeed McNutt. Madarieta will report to Tom Werner, Lamb Weston’s president and CEO. “I want to thank Rob for his leadership and his many […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ball Park Buns And Little League Partner To Support Sports Program
Ball Park Buns has entered into an official partnership with Little League Baseball and Softball, becoming the “Official Hot Dog and Hamburger Bun of the Little League World Series.” The official multi-year sponsorship includes programming at the Little League Baseball World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, featured products at the event’s concession stands, as well as digital and […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Avocados From Mexico Superfood Lab Launches At KidZania Dallas
Avocados From Mexico – a U.S.-based, non-profit marketing organization to promote Mexican avocados – has opened its Superfood Lab at KidZania Dallas, an indoor city where children can role-play professions in realistic settings. The lab is the latest offering from the brand known for its innovative approach to produce marketing. The Superfood Lab at KidZania […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dole Pays Tribute To Disney Princesses Through Ongoing Promotion
From the confidence and loyalty of Belle to the bravery of Mulan to the steadfast determination of Tiana, Disney Princess characters are known for exhibiting courage in the face of adversity and danger, and kindness in everyday acts throughout their kingdoms. Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is tapping into that spirit during an extended tribute […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Shares First Plant-based Trend Predictions
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market revealed its first plant-based trend predictions, with nut-based cheese alternatives, banana blossoms and creamy cashew dips topping the list. Looking ahead to summer and beyond, the grocer’s Trends Council pooled members’ industry knowledge, product-sourcing expertise and hands-on work with emerging and existing plant-forward brands to inform the predictions. The choice to […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Maple Hill Creamery Launches First Zero Sugar Organic Milk
Kinderhook, New York-based Maple Hill Creamery has launched the nation’s first Zero Sugar Organic Ultra-Filtered Milk. The latest product innovation from Maple Hill gives consumers a choice – a zero sugar, zero added sweeteners and zero carb organic milk. The average serving of milk has 12 grams of sugar and Maple Hill’s soft-filtering process skims out […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PepsiCo Launches Soulboost To Its List Of Consumer-Centric Innovations
PepsiCo has launched its latest innovation, Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients. Its two varieties, Lift and Ease, offer four flavors and 10-20 calories per 12-oz. can: Lift your spirits with 200mg of panax ginseng to help support mental stamina. Available in two flavors: blueberry pomegranate and black […]
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Utz Introduces New Twisterz Seasoned Mini Pretzels
The Utz Brand, makers of potato chips, pretzels and cheese balls, has introduced Utz Twisterz Seasoned Mini Pretzels. These crunchy, mini-twist pretzels come in Zesty Cheddar and Tangy Mustard. With consumer demand driving flavored pretzels sales up almost 30 percent over the past 52 weeks, according to IRI, the Utz kitchen specialists have created new […]