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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Posted in, Beverage News, National
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 […]
Posted in, Northeast, Organic Natural
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 […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, International Foods, West
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 […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
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 […]
Posted in, New Products, Northeast
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 […]
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Crunchmaster Rolls Out Popped Edamame Veggie Chips
Crunchmaster, America’s No. 1-selling brand of gluten-free crackers, has launched a new line of Popped Edamame Chips , available now nationwide. The Popped Edamame Chips are available in two flavors—Sea Salt and Wasabi Soy—made with a blend of California rice and real edamame (edible soy beans). Popped Edamame Chips from Crunchmaster are made with simple, […]
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TruMoo Launches Limited-Edition Halloween-Themed Milks Nationwide
TruMoo, in celebration of Halloween, is introducing two limited-edition milks. Lowfat Vanilla TruMoo will be tinted bright orange. It and TruMoo Chocolate will feature creative, Halloween-inspired labels. TruMoo Limited Edition Halloween milks can be enjoyed on their own or “used to brew up a cauldron of diabolically delicious drinks,” according to TruMoo. “With the success […]
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Eggland’s Best Eggs Get A Pink Makeover To Support Breast Cancer Awareness
For the fourth year in a row, Eggland’s Best will help raise awareness for breast cancer by stamping its eggs with a pink “EB” alongside the signature Susan G. Komen Running Ribbon. In 2013, America’s No. 1 branded egg company has donated $50,000 to Komen to help fund its mission, which includes innovative breast cancer […]
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Wonder And Other Former Hostess Bread Brands Return To Stores
Four of America’s best-known bread brands, including the classic Wonder bread, are returning to grocery store shelves across the country this week. Thomasville, Ga.-based Flowers Foods, a leading producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the U.S., acquired the brands from Old HB Inc. (formerly Hostess Brands) in July. The brands have been off […]
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InLine Kicks Off Expansion Effort, Changes Name
In alignment with a significant move to expand, InLine Engineers continues to add experienced engineering talent to its staff and is unveiling a new company name that will better convey to the marketplace the company’s core capabilities and expertise. A revamped website is being launched simultaneously, inlineengineers.com. InLine Engineers says it will continue to strive […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Midwest
Moo & Oink Moves Into Minnesota And Wisconsin With Roundy’s Deal
Chicago barbecue brand Moo & Oink is expanding to two new states by introducing its products at two Roundy’s banners, select Pick ‘n Save in Wisconsin and select Rainbow in Minnesota. Moo & Oink is known for its Chicago-style full and meaty rib tips, hot links, sausages, breakfast links and patties, chicken nuggets, High-Five BBQ […]
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Just Born Releases Mike And Ike Halloween Candies
Just Born Quality Confections is releasing two Halloween-themed editions of Mike and Ike fruity, chewy candy. Mike and Ike Mummy’s Mix and the new Mike and Ike Vampire Variety are perfect for trick-or-treaters this Halloween, Just Born says. All Mike and Ike Halloween mixes and others, including Original Fruits, Tropical Typhoon, Berry Blast, Red Rageous […]
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The Piping Gourmets Rolls Out GFCO Certified Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies
The Piping Gourmets has launched GFCO-certified gluten-free and dairy-free cake batters and added its own vegan frosting to create gluten-free Whoopie Pies by The Piping Gourmets. “Our line of frozen dessert products focuses on delivering top attributes sought by today’s consumers: gluten free, dairy free, certified vegan and kosher and Non-GMO,” says Carolyn Shulevitz, co-founder […]