Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Ashland, Ohio, on Thursday opened Ashland Liquor Agency inside of the supermarket—completing the transfer and relocation agreement with Longbrake Carryout to purchase the Ashland Liquor Agency. “This is the first of future Ohio liquor agencies inside Buehler’s Fresh Foods locations, with Wooster Milltown slated to open in June of 2014,” said […]
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ThinSlim Foods Introduces Healthy Baked Goods Line
Specialty baker ThinSlim Foods says it’s rolling out a new line of guilt-free, healthful baked goods, snacks and desserts. The Ringoes, N.J.-based company says that people who are typically restricted from brownies, cookies, breads and even cheese pizzas will now be able to indulge through ThinSlim’s new line. Products, according to the company, cut calories […]
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Progresso Recipe Starters Now In Pouches
Progresso Recipe Starters are now available in pouches. The product previously came in a can. “Available in five flavorful varieties, Recipe Starters thick sauce provides a rich and concentrated, robust flavor,” said Stefan Miller, associate marketing manager for Progresso. “Each of the flavors can be used as a starter to create a variety of tasty […]
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America’s Beer Distributors Recognize National Alcohol Awareness Month
Throughout the month of April, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will be recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month, as designated by the U.S. Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to raise awareness about alcohol abuse. “Alcohol is a unique product that is not for everyone,” said NBWA President Craig Purser. “National […]
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Diet Coke Frost Removed From Stores After One Month
Diet Coke Frost, briefly sold as a Slurpee beverage at 7-Eleven stores, has been canned. USA Today reports that, just one month after rolling out the Diet Coke Frost Cherry Slurpee, the frozen concoction has been removed from 7-Eleven stores nationally. Coca-Cola and 7-Eleven reportedly said in a joint statement to the newspaper that the […]
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Nut-based, Sweet Spreads Category Predicted To Increase 65 Percent By 2018
With an influx of new products in recent years, including industry game-changer Nutella, the $3.9 billion nut-based and sweet spread category grew 34 percent from 2008-13. While many nut-based and sweet spreads already have high household penetration rates and have become pantry staples, new research from Mintel reveals there is still room for growth, especially […]
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Pioneer Growers Launches Two New Packaged Sweet Corn Products
In preparation for the upcoming corn season, Pioneer Growers is launching two new packaged sweet corn products: a tray package with eight ears of corn sold in a 10-count case instead of the 12-count industry standard and a grab-and-go microwavable bag package. Both products feature the Green Giant brand. “We developed the 10-count case […]
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Sunsweet Introduces Amaz!ng Prune Light Juice
Sunsweet, a leading marketer of prunes, dried fruits and fruit juices, is launching a new, lighter version of its prune juice. Set to hit shelves this spring, Amaz!ng Prune Light juice boasts a light flavor and provides a good source of fiber with 100 calories and 8g of sugar per serving. “Almost one in four […]