Insignia Capital Group has acquired Truco Enterprises from Arbor Investments and Truco’s co-founders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1991 by David Silver and Roy Truitt and based in Dallas, Texas, Truco is a leading developer and marketer of tortilla chips, salsa and queso under the On The Border brand. The company’s […]
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Metro Detroit Youth Day Celebrates 32nd Anniversary July 9
One of the highlights of summer for more than 35,000 youngsters from the Metro Detroit area is the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD). This year, the event for children will celebrate its 32nd anniversary on July 9 at Belle Isle Park from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. It is the largest youth event in Michigan, according […]
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Clear Lam Designs New Yogurt Pouch Line For Stonyfield
Meeting consumer demand for convenient, portable and resealable packaging, Clear Lam Packaging says it has worked closely with Stonyfield to develop special packaging films for a new yogurt pouch that answers the demands of today’s consumers. The new yogurt pouch line is designed for on-the-go enjoyment and includes YoBaby, YoTot and YoKids Yogurt branded pouches. […]
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General Mills Unveils 150 New Products
General Mills says it is tapping into the latest consumer-driven food trends with its new lineup of product innovation launching this summer. Cheerios Protein cereal, Larabar Renola grain-free granola, Chex Gluten Free Oatmeal, nacho cheese blasted Old El Paso taco shells, Suddenly Salad made with whole grains, Pillsbury Melts filled cookies and Haagen-Dazs Triple Sensations […]
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Nestlé Coffee-Mate, Keurig Partner To Offer Branded Coffee K-Cup With Creamer
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Nestlé USA are bringing Nestlé Coffee-mate branded coffee with creamer to K-Cup packs for the Keurig brewing system. Nestlé Coffee-mate is the first brand to offer a K-Cup pack for hot coffee that combines roast and ground coffee with branded creamer. The companies plan to launch the new Nestlé Coffee-mate […]
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Sofi Award Winners Recognized At Summer Fancy Food Show
The winners of the 2014 sofi Awards for the outstanding specialty foods and beverages of the year were announced Monday evening during a red-carpet ceremony at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. The awards, considered the top honor in the $88.3 billion specialty food industry, were presented by acclaimed pastry chef Dominique Ansel, […]
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Dippin’ Dots Rolls Out Dot Monster Munch Ice Cream Line
Dippin’ Dots has expanded its product line with Dot Monster Munch Ice Cream, an unconventional take on the traditional ice cream treat. “We are excited about our new product offering, which updates the traditional ice cream concept with appealing characters and fun new flavors,” said Mark Liebel, VP of business development and new ventures. “For […]
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Beanitos Launches First Ever Bean Puff In Two Varieties
Beanitos Inc., maker of The Original Bean Chip, is introducing The Original Bean Puff. The Austin, Texas-based company is rolling out two varieties of the new white bean puffs on the East Coast—White Cheddar and Hot Chili Lime. They will make their debut at the 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show, at booth No. 4274, June […]