Beanitos Inc., maker of The Original Bean Chip, is introducing The Original Bean Puff. The Austin, Texas-based company is rolling out two varieties of the new white bean puffs on the East Coast—White Cheddar and Hot Chili Lime. They will make their debut at the 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show, at booth No. 4274, June […]
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Friends Fun Wine Introduces World’s First Coffee Wine
Friends Fun Wine says it continues to pioneer the “fun wine” category with two new additions to its line of low-alcohol, low-calorie wines—Cabernet Coffee Espresso and Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino. Cabernet Coffee Espresso features the flavor of fresh cabernet grapes, espresso coffee and a hint of chocolate, while Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino features sweet Chardonnay grapes […]
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New Limited-Edition Hawaiian Punch Dum Dums Available Now
Dum Dums is rolling out two limited-edition flavors from Hawaiian Punch: Fruit Juicy Red and Polar Blast are two of the 16 Dum Dums flavors available in specially marked bags for a limited time only. The new flavors deliver the same bold and unique taste that Hawaiian Punch is known for and can be easily […]
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Aiya Rolls Out Matcha To Go Single-Serve Sticks
With the popularity of Matcha green tea on the rise in the U.S., Aiya America, the world leader in harvesting and distributing Matcha green tea, is debuting its single-serve, portable Matcha tea. Matcha To Go single-serving sticks blend ultra-fine Matcha powder with dietary fiber for a smooth, creamy and healthful beverage. It requires no sifting […]
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Chosen Foods Broadens Distribution Network
Chosen Foods has expanded its distribution network to include UNFI, KeHE, Unified Grocers’ Market Centre, Tony’s Fine Foods and Dove Distributors, Previously, Chosen Foods’ products were only available at club stores, select grocers, specialty shops and online. “…Together, these partnerships allow Chosen Foods to reach more than 25,000 stores nationwide,” says George Todd, company president. […]
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Gov. Walker Attends UNFI Groundbreaking For Second Wisconsin DC
Gov. Scott Walker attended the June 20 groundbreaking of United Natural Foods Inc.’s (UNFI) new distribution center in Pierce County, Wis., a $37 million project expected to create about 300 jobs. The 300,000-s.f. facility located in Prescott, about 30 miles southeast of the Twin Cities, will be the company’s second facility in Wisconsin. Construction is […]
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Front Porch Launches New Southern-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors
Front Porch Carolina Churned Ice Cream has added two more flavors to its Southern-inspired ice cream lineup: Charleston Sea Salt Caramel and Caroline’s Coffee & Caramel. The two new flavors, along with the rest of the Front Porch family, are available in pints in select grocers’ freezers and scooped at the classic ice cream parlor […]
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Tropical Flavor Summer Edition Red Bull Available Exclusively At 7-Eleven
7-Eleven Inc. says it’s giving new “wings” to customers this summer by offering an exclusive, limited-edition Red Bull flavor. The Red Bull Summer Edition will be available July and August at 7-Eleven stores across the U.S. and Canada, providing the effect of Red Bull Energy Drink with the new flavor of tropical fruits. In a […]
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R.J. Reynolds To Begin National Distribution Of Company’s First E-Cig
R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. will expand distribution of its VUSE Digital Vapor Cigarette nationally beginning June 23. Selected retail outlets across the country will be carrying VUSE as of that date, and additional stores will be added to the distribution throughout the rest of the year. “We are proud to expand our distribution of VUSE […]
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Village Hearth Breads ‘Show Us Your Buns’ Summer Sweepstakes Under Way
St. Cloud, Minn.-based Village Hearth Breads is offering a unique opportunity to grocery shoppers across the upper Midwest with its ‘Show Us Your Buns’ sweepstakes. Participants will have the chance to win one of 11 cash prizes including one $2,000 grand prize. The sweepstakes, sponsored by Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., is open to residents who live […]
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Majority Of Americans Look For ‘Natural’ Label When Shopping
According to a new national survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center released today, 59 percent of consumers check to see if the products they are buying are “natural,” despite there being no federal or third-party verified label for this term. Moreover, while a majority of people think that the “natural” label actually carries […]
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Little Me Tea Receives Non-GMO Project Verification
Big Time Tea has received Non-GMO Project verification for Little Me Tea, the company’s first-to-market, no-sugar-added, certified organic tea and juice boxes. Little Me Tea has never used GMO ingredients in its products, and this third-party verification allows consumers to shop with confidence and retailers to trust that they are carrying a quality product with […]
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Tennessee’s Red White And Food Launches Wine Petition Campaign
Red White and Food, the nonprofit organization that supports allowing wine sales in Tennessee’s retail food stores, launched its statewide petition campaign this week at a news conference held at the Green Hills Kroger in Nashville, one of five news conferences held around the state to announce the campaign. Melissa Eads, a Red White and […]
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Topco Recognizes Eight Retailers For Store Brand Marketing
Topco Associates has honored eight retailers with its 2014 Corporate Brand Marketing Award for their outstanding marketing to support corporate brands. “Our award winners are true leaders in marketing store brands,” said Chris Hooks, Topco VP of center store. “They have successfully demonstrated, using a variety of new and innovative marketing methods, how to effectively […]
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Rudolph Foods’ Singleton Named Chairman Of Snack Food Association
Mark Singleton, VP of sales and marketing for Lima, Ohio-based Rudolph Foods, has accepted the role of chairman of the board of the Snack Food Association from outgoing Chairman Chip Mann, who served in that position since March 2013. Singleton will serve as chairman for the 2014-15 year. Singleton laid out his objectives for the […]
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Boar’s Head Brand Enters Hummus Category
Boar’s Head Brand, one of the nation’s leading providers of premium delicatessen products, is introducing Boar’s Head Hummus. The new line of gluten-free and all-natural hummus is available nationwide starting this month. Boar’s Head launches the line with four varieties: Traditional, Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Pine Nut and Roasted Chipotle Pepper Hummus. “With a portfolio […]
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Van Holten’s Now Bottling Pickle Juice
Van Holten’s is now bottling pickle juice. Pickleback—Real Pickle Brine is a 32-oz. bottle of dill pickle brine for use as a shot chaser or cocktail mixer. “We are using real honest pickle brine,” said Van Holten’s President Steve Byrnes.“This is the same stuff we’ve been making for over 100 years using our original recipe. […]
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Marley Beverage Co. Hires New President, CEO
The Marley Beverage Co., a Michigan-based new-age beverage manufacturer, has appointed Harry Bigelow as president and CEO, effective today. He takes on the role vacated by Kevin McClafferty last fall. Bigelow has more than 30 years of beverage industry experience in both non-alcoholic and beverage alcohol in North America. He held positions of increased responsibility […]
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Boyajian Oils Awarded Gold, Silver Medals At International Competition
Boyajian Inc. has been awarded a gold medal for its Scallion Infused Olive Oil and a silver medal for its Chipotle Infused Olive Oil at the recent 2014 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. This year the competition celebrated its 14th anniversary. Oils are tasted by a team of judges and the competition […]
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Hershey Brings Back Full-Size Krackel Bar
Krackel Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice Bar is no longer just a miniature candy treat. For the first time in nearly 20 years, The Hershey Co.’s Krackel Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice Bar is back as a full-size offering. The candy bar, which has only been available in Hershey’s Miniatures Assortment bags, is now available […]