East Hanover, New Jersey-based Ritz is introducing a new, thin-and-crispy snack, Ritz Cheese Crispers. They are available in two flavors – Cheddar and Four Cheese & Herb. “We are always looking for ways to bring our loyal and enthusiastic fans innovative products that will ‘wow’ their taste buds and add more fun to snack time, and we think […]
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Calypso Lemonade Reports Growth Of 40 Percent In First Half Of 2020
Calypso has reported 40 percent percent growth during the first half of 2020. The company attributes this increase to activating a powerful brand and strong core flavored lemonade portfolio along with a focus on innovation, particularly the launch of Calypso Light. These numbers come on the heels of a record 2019 for Calypso, which saw […]
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SOUTHWEST: Central Market To Celebrate 25th Annual Hatch Chile Festival
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its signature Hatch Chile Festival, Central Market in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, has expanded the annual event to three weeks, Aug. 5-25, featuring more than 400 Hatch-related products in every area of the store and roasting more peppers than anyone outside of Hatch, New Mexico. With more people cooking at […]
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Giant Food Targets Baltimore’s Kosher Category With Expanded Selection
Baltimore, Maryland, is one of the largest and most vibrant Jewish communities in the United States. It soon will see a surge in the variety of new and traditional kosher products available on the shelves at most Giant Food stores in the area. The Hyattsville, Maryland-based grocery chain is rolling out an expanded kosher selection […]
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Michel Et Augustin Building Strong Cookie Distribution Network
French food company Michel et Augustin is continuing to build strong cookie square distribution on the west coast with the recent addition of Raley’s to its retail portfolio. This comes on the heels of securing spots in other California cookie aisles, including Gelsons, Lassens and Bristol Farms. “Raley’s is a great opportunity to share a […]
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Jeremy Xu Joins Ingredion Inc. As SVP, Chief Innovation Officer
Westchester, Illinois-based Ingredion Inc., a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, recently announced that Jeremy Xu has been named SVP and chief innovation officer, effective Oct. 1. In this capacity, Xu will be responsible for advancing the company’s focus on specialty growth platforms, identifying new growth opportunities and overseeing the Ingredion Idea Labs innovation centers. […]
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1908 Candy Brings Back Revamped Alexander The Grape
After a hiatus, Chicago-based 1908 Candy is bringing back Alexander the Grape, a soft and chewy grape-flavored candy. The company says it has the same taste and quality fans remember from childhood but with a little more edge and intense flavor. In celebration of this revamped brand, Alexander the Grape candy billboards will be available throughout Chicago, […]
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Conagra Brands Launches More Than 24 New Products This Summer
Chicago-based Conagra Brands Inc. is introducing more than two dozen new products this summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are cooking and eating at home. Birds Eye, Marie Callender’s, Healthy Choice and Snack Pack are among the new items that Conagra Brands is bringing to market to satisfy evolving consumer needs. New plant-based […]