Sprout Foods, which offers chef-created, wholesome and organic baby and toddler foods, unveiled 22 new products and improved packaging to its line of meals and snacks last month at Natural Foods Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. The additions include industry-first toddler snacks and new Stage 3 textured breakfasts, entrees and snacks for babies. All of […]
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Protica Launches First Shelf-Stable Protein Yogurt
Protica Nutritional Research, manufacturer of ready-to-drink and ready-to-eat protein products, is launching a new line of shelf-stable protein yogurts under the Puriva brand name. Puriva is available in two formulas: 15g of protein in a 6-oz. serving and 5g of protein naturally sweetened in a 4-oz. cup. As the nation’s first shelf-stable, protein-rich yogurt, Puriva […]
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Lay’s Brand’s ‘Do Us A Flavor’ Contest Wraps Up May 4
Lay’s, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is reminding fans that May 4 is the last day to vote for their favorite finalist flavor in the Lay’s “Do Us A Flavor” contest. Since Feb. 12, consumers have been putting the three finalist flavors—Lay’s Cheesy Garlic Bread, Lay’s Chicken & Waffles and Lay’s […]
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Red Diamond Introduces Wright’s Mill Original Blend Coffee
Red Diamond Inc. is introducing a new product called Wright’s Mill, which will be sold in leading retailers across the country beginning this month. Available in 11.5-oz. and 21.5-oz. cans, the original blend coffee will be competitively priced, according to a company news release. “Wright’s Mill conjures up images of a robust, hearty and earthy […]
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Jack Link’s Launches Squatch Brand
Jack Link’s, the No. 1 U.S. meat snack brand, is introducing the Squatch brand, a snack stick line geared toward teens and young adults. “Squatch is the first brand Jack Link’s has tested directly with Millennial consumers,” said Jeff LeFever, VP of marketing at Jack Link’s. “With this unique, in-depth perspective and the new brand’s […]
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Budweiser Introducing Bowtie-Shaped Can Next Month
Budweiser will introduce an original new beer can next month—a bowtie-shaped aluminum can that mirrors Budweiser’s iconic bowtie logo. The can will be available in a special 8-pack on store shelves nationwide beginning May 6. “This can is incomparable, like nothing you’ve ever seen before,” said Pat McGauley, VP of innovation for Anheuser-Busch. “The world’s […]
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Shoppers’ Belts Remain Tight Despite Economic Improvement
Even as the economy improves, 94 percent of Americans indicate they will remain cautious and keep their spending for food, beverage and household goods at its current level, according to Deloitte’s 2013 American Pantry Study. More than nine in 10 (92 percent) consumers surveyed indicate they have become more resourceful, and 86 percent say they […]
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Report: Juice Market Moves Beyond An Apple A Day
For years, the sales performance of the market for fruit juices and juice drinks has been flat. Between 2007 and 2012, dollar sales of fruit and vegetable juices and juice drinks barely budged, and the volume of juice and juice drinks consumed by households hardly kept up with population growth. Yet underneath this placid topline […]