Sprout Nutrition (formerly Sprout Organic Foods) and Crossmark Inc. have partnered to bring organic whole foods to babies, toddlers and all family members. The partnership gives Sprout expanded category presence and broad access to retailers with consumer insight capabilities while broadening Crossmark’s presence within the baby and organic family snack categories. With this agreement, Sprout is […]
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Bush’s New Product Helps Consumers Make Homemade Hummus
Bush Brothers & Co. has launched Hummus Made Easy, a first-in-market product that allows consumers to prepare hummus at home in three steps. “Research shows that an increasing number of consumers are turning to hummus as they seek out more healthy and delicious snack options,” said Michael Morris, senior brand manager, Bush Brothers & Co. […]
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Greenridge Farm Expanding Into Midwest Costco Stores
Beginning this month, consumers will find Greenridge Farm artisanal sausages in Costco stores in 13 states, including Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas and Iowa. The products will be available in 3-lb. packages at Costco vs. its standard 14-oz. packages available at neighborhood grocery stores. Greenridge Farm […]
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Red Button Pies Win Blue Ribbons At National Competition
Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies now are blue-ribbon winners. Its Dazzleberry Lattice and Apple Crumb pies recently were recognized at The American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championship in Orlando, Florida. The two flavors won for Best Super Gourmet Pies in the Commercial Pie category and were selected from more than 400 entries. “We […]
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Tic Tac Minion Mints Back By Popular Demand
Minion Mints, based on the comical characters from the “Despicable Me” movies, have returned after a highly successful run last summer. Tic Tac received an overwhelming response when it launched the mints for a limited time last year. Social media was buzzing with tips on where to purchase the mints, as stock flew off the […]
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Whole Foods Market Announces Upcoming Store Locations
In its second quarter earnings report, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market said it has signed leases for six new stores and renegotiated leases for three of its stores in development to be 365 by Whole Foods Market stores instead of traditional Whole Foods Markets. The new leases for Whole Foods Market stores include Santa Monica, […]
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Marquez Bros. Mexican Products: Healthy and Authentic…Si!
by Sudie Crouch/contributing writer Marquez Brothers International Inc. is known for authentic, traditional Mexican products in several categories—dairy, canned and dry as well as meat products under several brands, including its El Mexicano® flagship brand. The products are distributed across the U.S., with distribution hubs in California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Chicago and Atlanta. Even […]
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Kellogg Brands Add Breakfast, Snack Choices
Kellogg Co. brands like Raisin Bran, Pop-Tarts, Special K and Cheez-It are launching new items this spring. Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg says that “the new products reflect people’s desire for wholesome foods with recognizable ingredients, the need for convenient options and the continued wish for food that is fun and delicious.” The Kellogg’s Raisin Bran […]