StarKist Co. has launched its new Ranch-flavored Tuna Creations as the latest member of the single-serve tuna pouch family. Seasoned with buttermilk and herbs, the new Ranch variety, which is 80 calories per pouch, joins the company’s current line of seasoned Tuna Creations pouches: Lemon Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, Herb & Garlic and Hickory Smoked. […]
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Budweiser’s Brewmaster Tour Will Visit Dozens Of U.S. Cities
Since 1876, Budweiser has been brewed by skilled brewmasters using techniques and processes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Now, the brewmasters behind every bottle, can and keg of the American lager are launching a mobile brewing experience to provide consumers their own taste of the art, science and passion that goes […]
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Fred Water Expands U.S. Distribution
Fred Beverages has partnered with CST Brands Inc. and the The Kroger Co., along with other independent stores across the U.S. in 13 major cities, to carry Fred Water. This expansion of approximately 2,000 additional stores will make Fred available to millions of additional customers who can experience the pocket-friendly Fred bottles of spring water. […]
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Mulberry Love Beverage Makes Debut
Health advocate, author and entrepreneur Dianne Burnett has launched a antioxidant-rich, phytonutrient-potent new beverage—Mulberry Love. Sourcing her mulberries from organic trees in Izmir, Turkey, Burnett says naturally sweet Mulberry Love draws on the memory- boosting, vision-enhancing, heart-healthy and inflammation-reducing properties inherent in this new super food. Mulberry Love comes in two varieties—a premium organic mulberry […]
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17th Americas Food And Beverage Show To Highlight Global Culinary Scene
The vibrant and diverse cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean will take center stage at the World Trade Center Miami’s 17th Americas Food and Beverage Show, Oct. 28 and 29, with more than 500 food producers from 22 countries—each showcasing their products, recipes and delicacies. The 17th Americas Food and Beverage Show at the Miami […]
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Hershey’s First New Brand In 30 Years Launches In U.S.
The Hershey Co. is launching a new confectionery brand in the U.S. called Lancaster. The brand will feature a line of caramel soft cremes that will roll out nationwide in January 2014. The introduction of the Lancaster brand marks a significant milestone for The Hershey Co., as it’s the first time the company has launched […]
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Marie Callender’s Debuts Easy Sides Pasta Side Dishes
Marie Callender’s, a brand of ConAgra Foods, has introduced Easy Sides, a new line of pasta side dishes. Easy Sides take four minutes in the microwave and eliminate the hassle of multiple ingredients or pots and pans, according to Marie Callender’s. Cooks simply open the package, add water and microwave for a side dish to […]
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Budweiser Brewmasters Introduce Three New Brews As Part Of Project 12
Budweiser’s Project 12—the brewmaster innovation platform that resulted in the introduction of Budweiser Black Crown—is back with three new beers named for the ZIP codes where the beers were brewed, beginning Oct. 28. Project 12’s premise is this: Budweiser’s team of brewmasters develop new beer recipes featuring the signature yeast first used by Adolphus Busch […]
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Cake Boss Cake Mixes, Frostings Available At Stores Nationwide
Fans of the Cake Boss now can bake like the Boss himself, Buddy Valastro, in their own kitchen with Cake Boss Cake Mixes and Frostings now available at retailers across the country. A fourth-generation baker and star of TLC’s hit TV series “Cake Boss,” “Next Great Baker,” and “Bakery Boss” premiering in December, Valastro shared […]
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CBA Awards Retail Partners Safeway, Buffalo Wild Wings
Craft Brew Alliance Inc. (CBA), an independent craft brewing company, awarded Safeway, one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, and Buffalo Wild Wings, a casual dining restaurant chain with more than 950 locations in the U.S. and Canada, during a beer conference in Las Vegas last week. Safeway took home the […]
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Aldi Expands Coffee Offerings With Exclusive Brand Of Single-Serve Cups
Aldi is introducing a new, exclusive brand line of single-serve coffee cups from Beaumont Coffee. The Beaumont single-serve coffee cups will be available in all Aldi store locations beginning this fall in a variety of flavors like Breakfast Blend, Dark Roast, Hazelnut, French Vanilla and Fair Trade Columbian. The SRP is $5.79 for a 12-count […]
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How To Set A Store To Appeal To Natural/Specialty Shoppers
by Michael, Jeremy and David Isenberg/Chex Finer Foods Special to Shelby Publishing Co. In today’s retail marketplace, we are increasingly seeing that natural and specialty foods are driving sales, excitement and profits. To maximize your sales of these items, retailers are following three key paths: 1. Integrating with mainstream grocery; 2. Driving consistent off-shelf displays […]
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CB Old Country Store To Launch Licensed Products At Retail
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. plans to launch CB Old Country Store licensed products, made available through a licensing agreement with John Morrell Food Group, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods. Products will begin shipping this week. The CB Old Country Store brand products include maple and smoked bacon, spiral ham and four types of […]
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Pronto Sparkling Coffee Hits Stores
12NtM (Noon to Midnight) Sparkling Beverages, producer of sparkling beverages crafted by chefs, has created Pronto, a sparkling coffee beverage. Pronto is based on premium Arabica coffee beans from Columbia with dashes of chicory and pineapple for smoothness, and an all-natural combination of more than 60 ingredients. The 187ml single-serve Pronto joins the already available […]
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Unified’s New Hispanic Programs Target Shopper Marketing Dollars
With the launch of a new Hispanic marketing initiative for 2014, Unified Grocers Inc. says it is actively pursuing shopper marketing dollars on behalf of the largest “virtual” Hispanic chain in the country—the more than 400 Hispanic retail locations it serves throughout the western U.S. These retail locations combined serve about five million shoppers a […]
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Walmart Rolls Out Great Value LED Lightbulbs For Less Than $10
Walmart has launched a Great Value line of LED lightbulbs for less than $10 in all of its U.S. stores, with the goal of making LED lightbulbs more accessible and affordable for consumers. The new line will be available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com. The energy-efficient LED, or light-emitting diode, technology provides the […]
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Caribou’s Amy’s Blend Brings Warmth To CancerCare
Caribou Coffee has kicked off its 18th annual Caribou Coffee Amy’s Blend program, which pays tribute to the company’s original roastmaster, Amy Erickson. Erickson lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995; the company hopes to address the common needs of those impacted by the disease with this year’s merchandise collection and social campaign. The […]
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Queso Dip Yellow Added To Gordo’s Cheese Dip Line
Kachwa Foods is launching Queso Dip Yellow to it’s No. 1-selling brand Gordo’s Cheese Dip line up. Made with 100 percent real cheese and wholesome ingredients, Gordo’s Queso Dip brings “The Real Taste of Old Mexico” home in six flavors—Original, Mild, Hot, Cheese ‘n Salsa, Chipotle and the newest variety, Queso Dip-Yellow. Gordo’s Cheese Dip […]
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Better4U Foods Introduces Gluten-Free Personal Pizzas
The Better4U Foods brand is introducing gluten-free consumers to the new personal version of its frozen Multigrain Gluten Free Pizzas. The Better4U gluten-free personal pizzas have a suggested retail price of $5.99-$6.99. Better4U Foods will offer a personal sized 7-inch version of each of the brand’s full sized Multigrain Gluten Free Pizzas. Now available in […]
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Perry’s Ice Cream Celebrates 95 Years With Anniversary Flavor
In honor of its 95th year in business, Perry’s Ice Cream is celebrating with the release of a limited-edition anniversary flavor fitting of its hometown in western New York, Sponge Candy. Sponge Candy is caramel sugar flavored ice cream with caramelized sugar swirls and sponge candy pieces. Similar to the chicken wing, sponge candy has […]