Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc.—the nation’s second largest pistachio processor and maker of Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley—is now the official sponsor of the upcoming Acme Markets and Produce for Kids campaign. The promotion will help raise funds for Philabundance, the largest hunger relief organization in the Delaware Valley, […]
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Hershey’s Caramels Making Debut In Stores
The Hershey Co. is rolling out new Hershey’s Caramels, a blend of Hershey’s chocolate with smooth, creamy caramel. Made with sea salt, molasses and fresh dairy butter, the caramel pieces are enrobed with milk or dark chocolate. Cocoa is added to the milk chocolate variety to provide a rich, deep chocolate flavor that complements the […]
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New M&M’s, Pillsbury Products Take Top Spots In Latest Shelf Score Report
Instantly, the world’s largest audience and insights company, has released its latest Shelf Score report, a monthly top 10 list of the newest CPG products ranked by consumer purchase intent. Many of the March report’s top products feature spring flavors, such as M&M’s new Easter candy (76 percent purchase intent) and Pillsbury Funfetti Spring Cake Mix […]
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Mrs. Freshley’s Rolling Out Limited-Edition Items For Summer
Mrs. Freshley’s is introducing a couple of new items for the summer season. The brand’s Limited Edition Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are hitting shelves now. Featuring strawberry flavored cupcakes filled with creme, the product is available in 4-oz. single-serve 2-packs through Sept. 30. SRP ranges from $0.99-$1.39, and the product is packed in a 36-count case. […]
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Southeastern Mills Acquires Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce
Rome, Georgia-based Southeastern Mills Inc. has acquired The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and related assets from New Iberia, Louisiana-based Bruce Foods Corp. This acquisition includes all of the brands and intellectual property related to the hot sauce business, as well as the manufacturing and warehouse facilities in New Iberia. The Original Louisiana Brand Hot […]
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Borden Dairy Brings Mexico’s LALA Products To U.S. For First Time
Borden Dairy Co., a leading U.S. dairy processor and distributor headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is making two of Mexico’s favorite LALA product lines available in the U.S. for the first time. The initial offerings arrive on retail shelves this month in Southern California and include LALA Frutas dairy and fruit beverage and LALA Oaxaca Cheese. […]
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Hy-Vee Crowns 2015 Cake Designer Challenge Winner
Eighteen of Hy-Vee’s most creative cake designers from across the Midwest competed Saturday for a shot at being named Hy-Vee’s best cake designer in the finals of the grocer’s 2015 Cake Designer Challenge. Janine Schwendinger, cake designer at the Hy-Vee Barlow Plaza store in Rochester, Minnesota, rose to the top of the competition, taking home […]
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Austin-Based BeeSweet Lemonade Is Whole Foods’ Newest Loan Program Recipient
Whole Foods Market is partnering with Austin, Texas-based BeeSweet Lemonade, founded by 10-year-old Mikaila Ulmer, as the newest recipient of a low-interest loan through the company’s Local Producer Loan Program. Ulmer’s high-quality lemonade, made with mint, honey and flaxseed, currently is sold in 32 Whole Foods Market stores, with plans to expand into new regions […]