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 […]
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Marley Coffee Appoints Chris Hopkins SVP Of National Accounts
Marley Coffee, a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, has named Chris Hopkins as SVP of national accounts. In his new role, Hopkins, who has more than 20 years of food and beverage sales experience, will be responsible for continuing to expand distribution of Marley Coffee through supermarkets, specialty retailers and convenience […]
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Frieda’s Lights Up The Night With Cooking Light
Frieda’s Specialty Produce partnered with Cooking Light for the brand’s first-ever Light Up The Night tasting event, presented by Citi, held at The High Line in New York City last month. The sold-out event on Sept. 21 brought together the best of what Frieda’s and Cooking Light provide to consumers—fresh fare made with the highest […]
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Pillsbury’s Seasonal Varieties, Baking Kits Available Now
Pillsbury has introduced seasonal varieties and baking kits: the Pillsbury Funfetti Halloween Brownie Pop Kit and Pillsbury Supreme Collection Cake Mixes. “The return of fall colors and flavors is always something we look forward to, and this year is no exception,” said Maribeth Badertscher, VP of corporate communications for The J.M. Smucker Co. “This year […]
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Jack Link’s To Acquire Bellevue, Neb., Manufacturing Facility
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky has reached an agreement to acquire a packaged meat snack products manufacturing facility located in Bellevue, Neb., from Skylark Meats LLC, a subsidiary of American Foods Group LLC. The transaction is expected to close by the end of October, subject to customary closing conditions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. […]
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Clif Bar’s Seasonal Flavors Return For 10th Holiday Season
Clif Bar’s seasonal flavors are back for the 10th consecutive holiday season with three nostalgic favorites—Iced Gingerbread, Peppermint Stick and Spiced Pumpkin Pie. The three seasonal flavors deliver Clif’s athlete-crafted blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber for sustained energy. Made with 70 percent organic ingredients, the limited-edition bars are available now nationwide while supplies last […]
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Jones Dairy Farm Rolls Out All Natural Turkey Sausage Patties
Jones Dairy Farm is introducing All Natural Golden Brown Turkey Sausage Patties to the company’s all natural precooked sausage product line, said Philip Jones, president. Made from an all natural recipe without the use of mechanically separated turkey meat, Jones turkey sausage patties contain no artificial ingredients, MSG, nitrites or nitrates, and has 0g trans […]
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Healthy Choice Introduces Baked Entrees
To meet consumers’ desires for better tasting, healthy comfort food, Healthy Choice is introducing a new line of Baked Entrees that deliver those classic comfort foods, without sacrificing on taste or nutrition. “Consumers are looking for delicious meals that replicate the comfort foods they know and love but also fit within their goals to lead […]
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Mondelez International Completes Spin-Off Of Its N. American Grocery Business
Mondelez International Inc., formerly Kraft Foods Inc., has completed the previously announced spin-off of its North American grocery business, Kraft Foods Group Inc. At 5 p.m. (ET) Monday, (the “distribution date”), Mondelez International completed the spin-off by distributing all outstanding shares of Kraft Foods Group common stock that it owned ratably to its shareholders of […]