The Yankee Candle Co. has launched its exclusively-licensed Peeps Marshmallow Chicks collector’s edition candle in time for the Easter holiday. Yankee says this new scent evokes the fragrance of the beloved spring candy with a colorful label featuring Peeps. It is available now at more than 500 Yankee Candle retail stores, and select specialty retailers […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted in, Grocery News, Southeast
Mona’s Granola Updates Packaging
Mona’s Granola is debuting new and improved packaging that it says conveys its brand promise: “Simply the Best.” Designed by graphic artist Daniel Cabour, Mona’s Granola has taken a year to modify its packaging. Currently stocked in Publix stores throughout the Southeast and Whole Foods in Florida, the new bags are being shipped to all […]
Posted in, Organic Natural, Southwest
H-E-B Rolls Out Own Line Of Organic Products
H-E-B is introducing H-E-B Organics, the company’s own line of organic products offered at everyday low prices. This month’s introduction of H-E-B Organics will significantly increase the availability and affordability of organic products in Texas, according to the grocer. The new line will focus on everyday pantry staples like canned tomatoes and vegetables, cereal, crackers, […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
IRI Reveals Most Successful CPG Brands Of 2013
Information Resources Inc. (IRI) has unveiled the most successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in its “2013 New Product Pacesetters” report, an industry-recognized benchmark analysis of exceptional first-year CPG sales success for newly launched products. With 190,000 new UPCs and 9,500 new brand launches hitting the shelves in 2013, new products are high-octane fuel for […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Frito-Lay Releases New Products In Line With ‘Bring The Party’ Campaign
Tostitos Fajita flavored Scoops! tortilla chips and Tostitos Queso Blanco dip were launched in conjunction with the 2014 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which took place Jan. 1 this year at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The new chips, with real red peppers baked inside the dough, provide a bit of heat, and when paired […]
Posted in, National, New Products
La Brea Bakery Launches Petite Crisps Cookies At Retailers Nationwide
Artisan bread brand La Brea Bakery has introduced Petite Crisp Cookies, a new retail line of fully baked mini cookies made with premium ingredients and available in three flavors. La Brea Bakery’s Petite Crisp Cookies use natural ingredients like butter, high-quality flour and spices that embody the artisan tradition that includes no artificial colors, flavors […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
GMCR Changes Name To Keurig Green Mountain
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) has changed its company name to Keurig Green Mountain Inc., effective immediately. Shareholders approved the new name at the company’s annual shareholder meeting last week. The company will retain its ticker symbol of “GMCR” on the NASDAQ stock exchange. “Our new name better reflects who we are as a […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Gardein Rolls Out Golden Fishless Filets
Garden Protein International Inc.—the makers of Gardein, the plant-based complete protein brand currently sold in more than 20,000 stores in North America—has launched its golden fishless filet. Rich in flavor and texture, this protein innovation also provides omega-3s with no cholesterol. The crispy and breaded fish-free product is available now at select U.S. retailers. Each […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Saffron Road Launches Korean Line
Saffron Road is introducing a line of frozen meals and tacos inspired by traditional Korean cuisine, making the packaged food brand of American Halal Co. one of the first to bring Korean frozen entrees to the all-natural premium category. The launch comes as part of the brand’s commitment to bringing globally-inspired cuisine to Americans. Like […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Self Magazine Gets Into Frozen Foods Business
Self magazine is introducing Self Healthy Kitchen, a new line of frozen meals that feature ingredients from the magazine’s best-selling “Drop 10 Diet” books and weight loss programs. These ingredients are designed to help the body burn fat, lose weight and lower risk for disease. Self, a Conde Nast brand, worked with Chef Calvin Harris, […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Smartfood Introduces Delight Popcorn As Reduced-Fat Option
The Smartfood brand is rolling out Smartfood Delight popcorn, a brand of reduced-fat popcorn available in Sea Salt and White Cheddar flavors. At 35 calories per cup, Smartfood Delight popcorn is a product of PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division. “Consumers are becoming increasingly more aware of their snacking choices, which is why we created Smartfood Delight popcorn, […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, West
Essentia Water Releases Its Expo West Event Schedule
Essentia Water has released its schedule of events for its booth No. 5209 at the Natural Products Expo West, March 6-9, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. • Friday, March 7: Stop the Swish 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trampoline athlete Jerry “Iron Man” Fleming, an AIRobics instructor at Sky High Sports in Costa Mesa, […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Quirch Foods Launches Chiquita Frozen Foods
Quirch Foods, one of the largest distributors of food products in the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, now has a licensing agreement with Chiquita Brands to sell Chiquita frozen Maduros (Ripe Plantains), Tostones (Green Plantains), Yuca (Cassava) and Fruit Pulp (for juice and smoothies). These Chiquita frozen foods are made with 100 percent natural ingredients […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Diet Coke Debuts Diet Coke Frost, First Frozen Offering In Brand’s History
Diet Coke is introducing a new product, Diet Coke Frost. A low-calorie frozen carbonated beverage, this is the first frozen offering in the brand’s 31-year history. Diet Coke Frost includes natural cherry flavorings. Each serving has 30 calories and 12g of carbs. Diet Coke Frost Cherry as a Slurpee will be available exclusively at 7-Eleven locations […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Healthy Snackers, Niche Marketers Set Tone For Crackers Category
The U.S. market for crackers exceeded $7 billion in 2013 and growth drivers in crackers are fundamentally the same as those sparking growth in the markets for healthy-ingredient snacks and salty snacks. Chief among these drivers is the fact that Americans continue to shift toward eating several small meals a day and snacking between meals, […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Oscar Mayer Brand Introduces P3 Portable Protein Pack
The Oscar Mayer brand is introducing P3 Portable Protein Pack, packs of meat, cheese and nuts, designed for active consumers looking for a snack to help keep them going throughout the day. Supported by a major national marketing effort, P3 Portable Protein Pack is poised to become a major force in the growing $19 billion […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Doritos Adds Fiery Habanero Flavor To Dinamita Line
Doritos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, has added a new flavor to its Dinamita rolled tortilla chip line: Doritos Dinamita Fiery Habanero. Available nationwide beginning this month, new Doritos Dinamita Fiery Habanero chips combine the spice of habanero peppers with hints of chili and red peppers in a rolled tortilla chip. […]
Posted in, National, Organic Natural
SuperSeedz Unveils Rebranded Retail Packaging
SuperSeedz will reveal its rebranded package design at the Natural Products Expo West in March. SuperSeedz dry roasted, no-shell pumpkin seeds are gluten free, nut free, a vegetarian source of protein and made with all-natural, Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients. The company says the new packaging is clean and contemporary with vivid colored pumpkins and a […]
Posted in, Albertsons, New Products, West
Ehrmann Mixim Greek Yogurt Hits Stores In Six Flavor Combos
Ehrmann is rolling out Mixim, the only Greek yogurt with a triple-dip of flavorful fun, according to the Irvine, Calif.-based company. Packaged in a heart-shaped container, each serving of plain Mixim Greek yogurt is paired with two topping combinations to let consumers create their own taste sensations. Mixim is now available at retail locations in […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Moose Tracks Parent Expands Into Novelties Category
West Michigan-based Denali Flavors, developer of the Moose Tracks flavor of ice cream, is entering a new grocery category with the introduction of four ice cream novelty products based on its top-selling Moose Tracks and Caramel Caribou ice cream flavors. Moose Tracks and Caramel Caribou ice cream bars and sandwiches currently are available at Meijer […]