The Hershey Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire LesserEvil, maker of organic snacks that combine bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey’s snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands – such as Hershey’s, Reese’s and Jolly Ranchers – and emerging salty snack brands, including SkinnyPop, Dot’s Homestyle […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Report: Consumers Seeking More Protein For Health, Taste In 2025
People are eating more protein, with 61 percent of Americans increasing their intake in 2024, compared to 48 percent who did so in 2019. This is among the findings from Cargill’s 2025 Protein Profile, an annual trends report that looks at trends in protein consumption for the year ahead. The report also found that animal […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Sara Lee Bread Introduces New Half Loaf Line
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Sara Lee Bread has introduced a half loaf product line in three varieties –White, Honey Butter and Nine Grain. “At Sara Lee Bread, we understand that many customers in smaller households want to enjoy fresh, delicious bread without worrying about the waste,” said Nick Pitone, senior brand manager at Sara Lee Bread. “With […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates 14.8M Meals During Annual Orange Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds’ seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in collaboration with customers, provided the equivalent of more than 14.8 million meals to address food insecurity. The campaign, which ran from Feb. 26-March 18, benefits Feeding America and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Through this initiative, customers help address food insecurity […]
Posted inDairy News, National, News
Marquez Brothers Acquires YoGusto Brand, Hato Potero Farms
Marquez Brothers International Inc., a San Jose, California-based family-owned company that produces and distributes authentic quality branded Hispanic foods, has reached an agreement to acquire Hato Potero Farms, owner of YoGusto brand, a drinkable yogurt brand based in the southeastern United States. The move marks a milestone in Marquez Brothers International’s mission to expand its […]
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Flat Produce Sales Driving You Bananas?
Sponsored content If flat sales in the produce department are dragging down your bottom line, don’t worry, says Gary Campisi, former senior director of quality control for produce, floral, meat and seafood at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Small changes are often all you need to get sales growing again. As one of the industry’s foremost […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Firehook Introduces Limited Edition Cracker Flavors
As artisanal foods and unexpected brand collaborations continue to gain momentum, Firehook Crackers has introduced two new flavors in partnership with Graza Olive Oil and Fly By Jing. Chantilly, Virginia-based Firehook worked with Graza to create a light cracker with its premium extra virgin olive oil, lemon and chives for an herb flavor. The Fly […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast
Zucker’s Introduces New Par Baked Frozen Bagels
New York City-based Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish is launching its first retail product – Par Baked Frozen Bagels – this month at online retailers Fresh Direct and Goldbelly, as well as at Butterfield Market, Westside Market and select ShopRite stores in New Jersey. Zucker’s baking process begins with the shop’s bagel recipe. Using unbromated, unbleached […]