Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) has changed its company name to Keurig Green Mountain Inc., effective immediately. Shareholders approved the new name at the company’s annual shareholder meeting last week. The company will retain its ticker symbol of “GMCR” on the NASDAQ stock exchange. “Our new name better reflects who we are as a […]
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Gardein Rolls Out Golden Fishless Filets
Garden Protein International Inc.—the makers of Gardein, the plant-based complete protein brand currently sold in more than 20,000 stores in North America—has launched its golden fishless filet. Rich in flavor and texture, this protein innovation also provides omega-3s with no cholesterol. The crispy and breaded fish-free product is available now at select U.S. retailers. Each […]
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Saffron Road Launches Korean Line
Saffron Road is introducing a line of frozen meals and tacos inspired by traditional Korean cuisine, making the packaged food brand of American Halal Co. one of the first to bring Korean frozen entrees to the all-natural premium category. The launch comes as part of the brand’s commitment to bringing globally-inspired cuisine to Americans. Like […]
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Self Magazine Gets Into Frozen Foods Business
Self magazine is introducing Self Healthy Kitchen, a new line of frozen meals that feature ingredients from the magazine’s best-selling “Drop 10 Diet” books and weight loss programs. These ingredients are designed to help the body burn fat, lose weight and lower risk for disease. Self, a Conde Nast brand, worked with Chef Calvin Harris, […]
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Smartfood Introduces Delight Popcorn As Reduced-Fat Option
The Smartfood brand is rolling out Smartfood Delight popcorn, a brand of reduced-fat popcorn available in Sea Salt and White Cheddar flavors. At 35 calories per cup, Smartfood Delight popcorn is a product of PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division. “Consumers are becoming increasingly more aware of their snacking choices, which is why we created Smartfood Delight popcorn, […]
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Essentia Water Releases Its Expo West Event Schedule
Essentia Water has released its schedule of events for its booth No. 5209 at the Natural Products Expo West, March 6-9, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. • Friday, March 7: Stop the Swish 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trampoline athlete Jerry “Iron Man” Fleming, an AIRobics instructor at Sky High Sports in Costa Mesa, […]
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Quirch Foods Launches Chiquita Frozen Foods
Quirch Foods, one of the largest distributors of food products in the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, now has a licensing agreement with Chiquita Brands to sell Chiquita frozen Maduros (Ripe Plantains), Tostones (Green Plantains), Yuca (Cassava) and Fruit Pulp (for juice and smoothies). These Chiquita frozen foods are made with 100 percent natural ingredients […]
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Diet Coke Debuts Diet Coke Frost, First Frozen Offering In Brand’s History
Diet Coke is introducing a new product, Diet Coke Frost. A low-calorie frozen carbonated beverage, this is the first frozen offering in the brand’s 31-year history. Diet Coke Frost includes natural cherry flavorings. Each serving has 30 calories and 12g of carbs. Diet Coke Frost Cherry as a Slurpee will be available exclusively at 7-Eleven locations […]