The Hershey Co. completed its acquisition of Lily’s, the maker of low-sugar, better-for-you confectionery products, for a purchase price of $425 million. “Lily’s is a great addition to Hershey’s growing portfolio of better-for-you snacking brands, and we are excited to add this high-growth, leading BFY brand and to get to work with its talented and innovative team,” said Chuck Raup, […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Sparkling Ice Extends Superfruit Line With Natural Sweetener
As health and wellness continues to remain top-of-mind for many consumers, Preston, Washington-based Sparkling Ice is launching an extension of its full-flavored, zero-sugar sparkling water line featuring the flavors of superfruits. Sparkling Ice Superfruit is a better-for-you beverage delivering B, C and D vitamins. This is the brand’s first non-alcoholic line extension that is sweetened with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Use Omnichannel Marketing To Reach Online Meat Shoppers
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency The biggest shift grocery retailing has experienced due to the pandemic is likely the increased adoption of online shopping, especially in the perimeter departments, where consumers were not yet comfortable allowing others to choose their products. According […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Set To Spark Sales Across U.S.
Retailers across the U.S. are gearing up to bring fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon to customers this summer. The company’s marketing program has set up promotions in 10 retail chains. The lineup of stores – all repeat partners – promoting fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon is a testament to shoppers’ anticipation of the flavor of […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Conagra Brands Launches Extensive Line-Up Of New Product Innovation
Chicago, Illinois-based Conagra Brands Inc., a branded food company, is kicking off summer with additions to its portfolio. Conagra offers a collection of brands within single-serve frozen meals and new dishes from Healthy Choice, Banquet, Marie Callender’s and Hungry Man. Healthy Choice Zero: These keto-friendly meals have less than 10g net carbs and no added sugar. Smart carb […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Hershey Showcases Growth Strategies At 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo
The Hershey Co., based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, shared a variety of insights and industry-leading capabilities to help retail partners unlock growth during the National Confectioners Association’s 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, June 23-25 in Indianapolis. Visitors to the company’s booth sampled new product offerings from Reese’s, Hershey’s and Kit Kat as well as heard directly from Hershey experts about […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Doritos Launches ‘Solid Black’ Campaign Highlighting Black Voices
Black voices and stories are too often unheard. In its 2020 #AmplifyBlackVoices work, Plano, Texas-based Doritos recognized this and is now launching Solid Black, a new multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding designed to bolster the voices of Black innovators and creators. In total, Doritos will invest more than $5 million as part of the Solid […]
Posted in, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Matrix Sells Select Circle K Sites To Casey’s General Stores
Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Circle K Stores Inc. on the sale of 48 petroleum marketing and convenience retail stores to Casey’s General Stores Inc. The stores are all Circle K branded and located in Oklahoma, mostly in the greater Oklahoma City market, and sell Conoco, Phillips 66, Shell, […]