Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey is introducing a new cookie, the Holiday Sugar Cookie Blossoms, to spark festive cookie baking this year. The new cookie consists of a sugar cookie base and the recently-released Hershey’s Kisses Sugar Cookie candy at the center. The inspiration for the new recipe comes from Hershey’s home state, Pennsylvania. The sugar cookie is a holiday favorite that […]
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Del Monte Fresh Produce Expands Sales Of Pink Pineapple, Pinkglow
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a North American marketers and distributor of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, will expand its exclusive Pinkglow Pineapple to select retailers in limited markets throughout the U.S. The Pinkglow Pineapple is a novel pineapple with a pink interior, uniquely grown by Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte and now available in new […]
At Border Town, Pena Views Growing Company As ‘By Family For Family’
‘Economic reality’ varies, but merchandising mix consistent From staff reports Amando Pena Jr. got into the grocery business working for his father. He carries on the tradition now with his own family. “I managed my parent’s grocery stores since 1981,” Pena said. “I dreamt of owning my own group of stores one day. Despite huge […]
Malone’s Cost Plus Multicultural, Full-Service
Boasts ‘generational’ roots in area, can adapt quickly by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Rhonda Davis describes Malone’s Cost Plus in Dallas, Texas, as “generational,” both in its associates and customer base. Malone’s has been in the Dallas area since 1973. The store adopted the Cost Plus concept in ’81. Today, there are three store locations, […]
Joe Rogan Teams Up With Kill Cliff To Create The Flaming Joe
Atlanta, Georgia-based Kill Cliff, a clean energy drink, is to collaborate with Joe Rogan to create the Flaming Joe. Straight from the mind of Rogan, this spicy pineapple fusion is the latest edition to the country’s best-selling line of CBD beverages. The Flaming Joe contains 25mg of CBD, derived from 125mg of broad-spectrum hemp, B-vitamins, electrolytes and plant extracts. As […]
Loma Linda Brand Unveils Three Shelf-Stable, Plant-Based Meal Solutions
Atlantic Natural Foods, the shelf-stable manufacturer of the award-winning Loma Linda and Tuno brands, unveiled three new varieties of shelf-stable, plant-based Loma Linda Meal Solutions – Greek Bowl, Hawaiian Bowl and Ultimate Vegetarian Chili. To celebrate the launch and also help to address the nation’s current hunger crisis, the company is rolling out reduced prices on the innovations […]
Consumer Demand Leads Zespri To Plan Year-Round Supply Of Kiwifruit
Since the launch of Zespri’s SunGold Kiwifruit into the American market six years ago, demand has made it one of the fastest growing fruits in the fruit bowl. A combination of creative sampling, a new vertically designed package and an effective consumer campaign has contributed to a sales increase of more than 31 percent in […]
America’s Love Of Avocados Drives Economic Growth
According to a new economic contribution analysis from Texas A&M University, the imports of Mexican Hass avocados have made substantial contributions to the U.S. economy during the 2019-2020 growing season. In this timeframe, more than 2.1 billion pounds of avocados were imported into the U.S. from the Mexican state of Michoacán – fueling consumers’ love of […]
