FMI – The Food Industry Association released its Power of Seafood 2025 report during Seafood Expo North America, which runs March 16-18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The seventh edition of the report explores shifting consumer attitudes, purchasing behaviors and untapped opportunities for the seafood department despite lackluster category performance. The reasons for the […]
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Posted inBeverage News, National, News
PepsiCo To Acquire Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi
PepsiCo has entered into an agreement to acquire poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits, for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earn-out consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
Utz Brands Adds New Sour Cream, Onion Flavor To Mixed Minis Pretzels
Inspired by the brand’s top-selling flavored potato chip, Utz has introduced a sour cream and onion flavor to its Mixed Minis Pretzel line. Available in 12-ounce pretzel packages, Utz’s Sour Cream and Onion Mixed Minis join two other flavors – Garlic Butter and Mike’s Hot Honey. “At Utz, we are always looking for ways to […]
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The Hershey Co. Names Taffet As Chief Growth Officer
The Hershey Co. has named Stacy Taffet as its chief growth officer, effective April 14. In this role, she will be responsible for driving transformative growth strategies across the company’s expanding snacks portfolio. Taffet is a seasoned marketing executive with 20 years of leadership experience, including 15 years in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and a PepsiCo […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Natural Grocers, Private Label Brands, Southwest
Natural Grocers Debuts Private-Label Organic Mussels
Natural Grocers is expanding its frozen seafood offerings with a new private label product – Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mussels. Sustainably rope-grown in Chile’s waters, the whole-shell mussels are fully cooked, containing protein and other nutrients. They are the latest addition to the Natural Grocers Brand Frozen Seafood line, joining wild-caught cod and shrimp selections. […]
Posted inDeli News, Northeast
Blount Fine Foods Donates More Than 1M Food Servings In 2024
Blount Fine Foods donated more than 1 million servings of its products – including chowder, mac and cheese and soups – to communities throughout 2024. “Giving back to our community is a crucial part of the work we do at Blount,” said William Bigelow, chief operating officer. “Our employees not only take great pride in […]
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NFRA Report: How Frozen Foods Support Evolving Cooking Habits
The way Americans cook is evolving, and the freezer aisle is leading the charge. Once seen as just a place for convenience meals, today’s frozen options provide fresh-tasting ingredients, chef-inspired meals and budget-friendly solutions for every lifestyle. And with March as Frozen Food Month, it’s a great time to explore everything it has to offer. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, West
Country Archer Provisions Rebrands As Archer
San Bernardino, California-based Archer, formerly known as Country Archer Provisions, has introduced a new brand identity – including a streamlined name, new logo and refreshed packaging – in an effort to increase recognition for the meat snack brand. The branding debuted at the recent Natural Products Expo West Show. The new packaging will begin rolling […]