Sun Pacific, grower of Cuties Clementines, has introduced a new brand name for its kiwi. Sun Pacific, the largest kiwi grower in the U.S., is rebranding its Ripe and Easy Kiwi as Mighties Kiwi, a new name the company says it developed to promote the little fruit’s powerful nutritious profile and delicious taste. “Kiwi is […]
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The Art Of Pricing—Is Walmart’s Price First Smart?
Some experts claim the U.S. economy has nearly recovered. Now if someone could convince American consumers the economy is better, retailers across all sectors would jump for joy. Unfortunately, that doesn’t look promising. Today, nearly half the U.S. population thinks the United States is still in recession, according to a recent Wall Street Journal poll. […]
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BrandStorm Launching New Natierra Superfoods Brand
BrandStorm Inc. is unveiling a new umbrella brand for its lines of superfoods, gourmet salts and on-the-go snacks. Inspired by CEO Thierry Olliver’s decade of world travels, Natierra not only harmonizes Himalania and Nature’s All Foods product lines, it fuses the spirit of adventure and the celebration of health and community to bring conscious consumers […]
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Specialty Fruits, Veggies Provide For Spooky Yet Healthy Halloween Offering
Frieda’s Produce says Halloween is the perfect time to feature specialty produce at retail, since shoppers will be receptive to creepy looking fruits and vegetables to add to their healthy Halloween snacks and meal plans. “The scary looking produce provides fresh inspiration for shoppers to keep up with their healthy lifestyle during the candy-centric holiday,” […]
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M&M’S Brand Adds Baking Bits To Lineup
M&M’S Brand says it is introducing two ways to add colorful fun to cookies, brownies and other baked goods: M&M’S Brand Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bits and M&M’S Brand Minis Milk Chocolate Baking Bits. The new products come in display-ready cases, and the 10-oz. laydown bags include recipes on the back. They’ll hit store shelves in […]
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Coca-Cola Looks To ‘Reinvigorate Growth’
The Coca-Cola Co. says it plans to take actions to reinvigorate growth, supporting the Atlanta-based company’s previously announced five strategic priorities to restore momentum and the company’s long-term growth target of high single-digit comparable currency neutral EPS. “We are taking decisive action to position The Coca-Cola Co. to continue delivering long-term value for our shareowners,” […]
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Professional Golfers Introduce GolfBeer
Three of the top names in professional golf are now in the beer business. Freddie Jacobson, Keegan Bradley and Graeme McDowell are launching a series of easy-drinking craft beers through their new company, GolfBeer Brewing Co. The move marks the first time professional golfers have started their own beer company and have been associated with […]
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Mrs. Green’s Hosts ‘Shop Free For A Year Sweepstakes’
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market has rolled out its first Shop Free for a Year Sweepstakes. Mrs. Green’s will provide one shopper $90 a week for the entire year—a gift card worth a total of $4,680. The contest is designed to encourage consumers to purchase organic groceries and healthy lifestyle products at any Mrs. Green’s location. […]