Australia’s [yellow tail] is introducing three new wines in the U.S. this month: Sweet White Roo, Big Bold Red and Pink Moscato. Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is the exclusive marketer. Following up the launch of Sweet Red Roo in 2012, Yellow Tail Sweet White Roo is a white wine with tropical notes from a blend […]
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In The Raw Sweeteners Sales Hit New Record In 2012
In The Raw all-natural sweeteners had a record year in 2012, passing the $50 million mark in retail sales for the first time, reports Cumberland Packing Corp. It saw a 20 percent increase in overall sales vs. 2011, according to a news release. The brand’s products include Sugar In The Raw, Stevia In The Raw, […]
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Hickory Harvest Foods Execs Partner To Form American Confection Co.
Owners of Hickory Harvest Foods Inc. have partnered in forming a separate company, American Confection Co., in Columbus, Ohio. The company currently sees lots of growth potential in the enrobing and panning industry of confections, milk chocolate and all natural products. It adheres to high-quality standards with no hydrogenated oils and products are Kosher certified, […]
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Cool Whip Rolls Out New Frosting
The Cool Whip brand, long known for its Whipped Topping, is introducing a new line of whipped and easy-to-spread frosting available in three varieties—chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla. “We know moms aren’t happy with shelf-stable frosting because it is too sweet, too thick or really difficult to apply without damaging the cakes or other baked […]
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Kraft Foods Sues Cracker Barrel Over Product Sales
Kraft Foods is suing Lebanon, Tenn.-based Cracker Barrel Old Country Store over its decision to begin selling some of its products in grocery stores. The Nashville Business Journal reports that, according to court documents, Kraft wants a marketing agreement between Cracker Barrel and John Morrell Food Group to be voided because it believes it violates […]
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Activate Rolls Out In N.Y. With Distribution At Food Emporium, Fairway
Activate, the nutrient-enhanced line of water beverages, and creators of the fresh twist cap technology that stores vitamins separately from the water, has announced its 2013 distribution roll out to leading New York City retailers, including Food Emporium and Fairway. After a successful 2012 with high double-digit growth through West Coast and national distribution, the […]
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New Mexico Food Distributors Ready To Enter Retail Tortilla Market
New Mexico Food Distributors Inc. plans to enter the retail tortilla market by spring, Albuquerque Business First reports. Although the company has some chile products and other foods in stores already, the bulk of its business comes from working with outside customers and preparing foods for major distributors and institutional clients. But majority partner Larry […]
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Back To Nature Launches New All-Natural Granola
Back to Nature Foods Co. has launched a new all-natural Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed variety of Back to Nature Granola. Made with clusters of whole grain oats, the new variety contains 25g of whole grain and 6g of protein per serving. Like all Back to Nature products, it has no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors, […]