Large grocery chains are adding organic or “green” items to their aisles, hoping to keep up with growing demand from consumers, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports. This has made competition that much tougher for the pioneers in the industry such as Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market. Ecologically conscious and organic […]
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Rickland Orchards Offers Black Friday Give Away At Toy Retailers
Rickland Orchards Brand, creator of the first to market Greek Yogurt Coated Granola Bar, is enhancing the Black Friday shopping experience for Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us consumers across the country on Thanksgiving evening, the company says. Rickland Orchards’ Greek Yogurt Bars will be included in the toy retailers’ complimentary Great Big Goody Bag, which will be […]
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Nature’s Own Breads Arrive In The Northeast
Nature’s Own bread is now available throughout the Northeast in select supermarkets and grocery retail stores. New Nature’s Own markets include Boston and Springfield, Mass.; Providence, R.I.; Hartford, Conn.; Portland, Maine; Manchester, N.H.; and Albany, N.Y. Nature’s Own breads in the Northeast are baked by Lepage Bakeries in Auburn, Maine, and delivered fresh to stores […]
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First Culinary Tablet Made For The Kitchen Launches In The U.S.
French digital company Unowhy has announced the U.S. launch of “La tablette QOOQ,” the first interactive touch-screen tablet made especially for the kitchen. Already a sensation in France, the QOOQ culinary tablet transforms the process of at-home cooking through highly interactive content from leading chefs, helping to simplify meal preparation for culinary experts and novices […]
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Report: Pet Market Increases 15 Percent In Past Five Years
Pets are not only a man’s best friend, they are often looked upon as a four-legged member of the family. As a result, the retail sales of pets and related supplies and services have produced consistent gains from 2007-12, despite a turbulent economy. Mintel’s latest report estimates the pet market is worth more than $49 […]
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Almond Breeze Introduces Single-Serve Packs
There’s a new addition to the grab ‘n’ go cooler—Almond Breeze Almondmilk, now available in 11-oz. single-serve aseptic packs with a convenient, resealable screw-top closure. There are three available flavors, Original, Original Unsweetened and Vanilla Unsweetened. Made from real almonds, Almond Breeze Almondmilk is free of dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol, peanuts, casein, gluten, eggs, saturated […]
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Ezekiel Bread Rolls Out Sprouted Flax Variety
Food for Life’s Ezekiel 4:9 bread is now available with sprouted flax. Like all Food for Life products, Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Flax Bread is 100 percent flourless and free of conditioners, additives, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives. It also is made with filtered water and no added fat and is low-glycemic, diabetic-friendly, pH-balanced and kosher-certified. […]
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Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt Rolls Out New Citrus Flavors
The Greek Gods Greek-Style Yogurt has introduced two new flavors to its 24-oz. family-sized yogurt lineup: Honey Orange and Honey Lemon. Bright, tangy citrus coupled with sweetness from honey form the perfect complement to rich, creamy yogurt, according to a company news release. “We are excited about the addition of two new citrus flavored items […]
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Kashi Introduces New Soft-Baked Cookie
Kashi has launched of its Kashi Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies, which mix rich cocoa and creamy almond butter blended with dark chocolate chips, crunchy almonds and Kashi’s signature combination of 7 Whole Grains for a soft-baked cookie. “For people looking for a delicious treat with nutrition they can feel great about, our Chocolate Almond Butter […]
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Flowers Foods To Acquire Certain Sara Lee, Earthgrains Assets
Flowers Foods Inc. will acquire certain assets and trademark licenses from BBU Inc., a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo S.A. B. de C.V. The financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Under the terms of the transactions, Flowers will receive perpetual, exclusive and royalty-free licenses to the Sara Lee and Earthgrains brands for sliced breads, […]
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Coca-Cola, Endomondo Partner To Encourage Fitness And Fun
Leaders from The Coca-Cola Co. and Endomondo, a social fitness community with more than 12 million users worldwide, have formed a strategic alliance to promote more physical activity and fun. The newly-formed collaboration combines the global reach of Coca-Cola (through its Powerade brand) with Endomondo’s first-of-its kind mobile app and social network to bring communities […]
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GreatO Premium Meats Coming To Stores
Consumers who wish to supplement their diets with additional omega-3s now can turn to something besides fish and supplements. NBO3 Technologies’ 10 years of research and development means consumers soon will be able to get the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from the company’s new GreatO Premium Beef, Premium Chicken, Premium Pork (and bacon), as […]
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National Beer Wholesalers Association Announces 2012-13 BOD Officers
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has announced its board of directors officers for the 2012-13 term. Bob Archer, president and CEO of Blue Ridge Beverage Co. Inc. in Salem, Va., will take the helm as chairman of the board. He assumed the position and its responsibilities during NBWA’s 75th annual convention held earlier this […]
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Gluten-Free Market Continues To Grow
The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to “Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,” a new report by Packaged Facts. The market will reach $4.2 billion in 2012, for a compound annual growth rate of 28 percent over the 2008-2012 period. Within this diverse market, […]
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Celebs Help Launch New Wellness Beverage
The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel was nothing short of a star-studded evening earlier this month as some of Hollywood’s top entertainers, professional athletes and musicians came together to celebrate the launch of the Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink, a new wellness beverage. The streets of Wilshire and the famous Rodeo Drive were covered with fans waiting […]
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Kettle Brand Bakes Unveils New Flavors
Kettle Brand has released a new line-up of Kettle Brand Bakes featuring two bold new flavors: zesty Cheddar & Roasted Tomato and tangy Sour Cream & Onion. The new flavors are available in stores now, joining three existing flavors in new packaging. Kettle Brand Bakes are the only baked potato chip on the market made […]
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Tastykake, Hershey’s Roll Out New Kandy Bar Kakes
This Halloween, Tastykake is joining forces with North America’s largest chocolate manufacturer, The Hershey Co., to introduce a new treat that combines the “best of both worlds,” according to a news release. New Kandy Bar Kakes are a blend of cake and candy, made with real quality ingredients and featuring Hershey’s most popular flavors. “Tastykake […]
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Land O’Lakes Launches Saute Express Saute Starter
Land O’Lakes, the national farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative, is “setting the innovation table” in cooking with the launch of Saute Express Saute Starter. Now found in the dairy aisle at the nation’s largest food retailers, the first-of-its-kind, seasoned butter and olive oil saute starter both cooks and flavors chicken, fish and pork in one […]
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Mike And Ike Introduces Mummy’s Mix Candy
Mike And Ike, a candy brand of Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc., is introducing its new Mummy’s Mix for the 2012 Halloween season. “Ike created Halloween-themed artwork complete with a scary mummy on the front of the box,” a company news release says. “Mike picked the five most appropriate autumn colors from the vast fruit […]
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Vending Machines To Show Soda Calories
Three major beverage companies are rolling out new vending machines that display how many calories are in their drinks, New Mexico Business Weekly reports. According to The Associated Press, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper machines will allow customers to see the calorie counts for drinks before making a purchase. The machines will first launch in […]