Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has launched a new line of shelf-stable sherbet flavored freezer bars, which are rolling out at major national retailers this spring. Baskin-Robbins’ Sherbet Flavored Freezer Bars are the first freezer bar treat from Baskin-Robbins that guests can purchase at participating supermarkets and drug stores nationwide. […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted in, New Products, Southeast
Cheesy Curls Snack Hitting Shelves This Fall
Southern Recipe, produced by Rudolph Foods, is launching Cheesy Jalapeño Curls. Southern Recipe is adding this product to its family of snack selections as a way to expand choices for consumers who are looking for convenient snacks with distinct flavor, according to a news release. This is an extension to the Southern Recipe family of […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
Little Debbie Logo Gets First Makeover In Nearly 30 Years
McKee Foods, the makers of Little Debbie Snacks, has given the Little Debbie logo a makeover. Rolling out now on select products, this is only the third version of the logo since the Little Debbie brand was introduced in 1960. Consumers should start seeing the new logo on Little Debbie cartons over the coming months […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, West
San Fran Sues Monster For Marketing To Kids Despite Alleged Health Risks
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera has filed a lawsuit against Monster Beverage Corp. for allegedly violating California law with its marketing of highly caffeinated energy drinks to children as young as 6 years old, despite scientific findings that such products may cause “significant morbidity in adolescents” from elevated blood pressure, brain seizures and severe […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Coca-Cola Happiness Lounge Showcases POP Materials To Capture Trends
The Coca-Cola Co. brought an extra dose of happiness to the 2013 FMI Future Connect conference in Orlando earlier this week—in the form of the “Happiness Lounge.” Ben Middleton, director of industry communications for Atlanta-based Coca-Cola, told The Shelby Report that the setup allowed the company’s sales personnel to “reinforce some of the major initiatives […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Life Is Good, J.M. Smucker Co. Join Forces To Create Coffee Line
Lifestyle brand Life is Good has partnered with The J.M. Smucker Co. to create a new line of Life is Good coffee to retailers throughout North America. Life is Good coffee will be available beginning in late summer. Products will include Light Hearted, a light roast ground coffee; Happy Medium, a medium roast ground coffee; […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo Is Sold Out
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo promises to be the largest both in show floor size and exhibitors for the third straight year. In its 17th year and ranking 155 on Trade Show News Network’s top 250 events, the Expo takes place May 21-23 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. More than 14,000 […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southeast
BI-LO Brings Chek Soda Back To Stores
BI-LO has brought back an old favorite with the recent introduction of Chek soda into its 206 grocery stores throughout the Southeast. The private-label soda brand originated in 1965 at Winn-Dixie grocery stores and continues to be a go-to favorite for consumers looking for a soft drink that is less expensive than many name brands. […]