Soupman Inc., parent company of soup brand The Original SoupMan, says the SoupMan product is now available at nearly 500 Walmart stores. The brand’s soups, which are already sold in more than 4,000 supermarkets nationwide, include classic Lobster Bisque, Chicken Noodle, Lentil and Tomato Bisque soups. The soups are sold in Tetra Pak cartons—a packaging […]
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Duracell Introduces Quantum Alkaline Battery
Duracell has launched Duracell Quantum, the world’s most advanced alkaline battery, according to the company. Duracell says Quantum is the company’s biggest innovation since CopperTop. With its Hi-Density Core and proprietary PowerCheck power indicator, the red and copper Duracell Quantum has been engineered to deliver the performance consumers demand, the company says. “Duracell Quantum was […]
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Company Develops Proprietary Process To Bolster Stonefruit Category
New Woot Froot line offers fresh pre-packaged peaches and nectarines Fresh Fruit Cuts is introducing Woot Froot, a line of processed fresh peaches and nectarines that will be available through October. “Woot Froot pairs the great taste of fresh nectarines and peaches—one of America’s top 10 fruits—with the ease and convenience of fresh cut and […]
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Post Holdings To Buy Premier Nutrition Corp. For $180M
Post Holdings Inc., a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded ready-to-eat cereals, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Premier Nutrition Corp. (PNC). PNC is a growing marketer and distributor of premium protein beverages and foods under its Premier Protein brand and nutritional supplements under its Joint Juice brand. This acquisition provides Post a […]
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Report: Change In Industry Provides Marketing Opportunity For Grocers
The retail market for foods and beverages is undergoing some of its greatest changes since supermarkets came to the fore in the 1940s and ‘50s, according to “The Future of Food Retailing: Shopper Insights and Market Opportunities,” a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts. According to David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts, […]
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White Paper: Organic, Local And Natural Go Mainstream
Research detailed in a new white paper, “A Fresh Look at Organic and Local,” all but confirms that the organic, local and natural food trends are no longer niche markets. The latest from Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS) FoodThink offers food marketers an in-depth look into understanding and connecting with the growing percentage of shoppers […]
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Sunsweet Receives PepsiCo’s Hot Fill Co-Packer Of The Year Award
PepsiCo has named Sunsweet Growers Inc. as Hot Fill Co-Packer of the Year for exhibiting superior achievements in quality and overall effectiveness across PepsiCo’s beverage supply chain. This marks the third time Sunsweet has been recognized as Co-Packer of the Year. The two previous awards were for the Yuba City, Calif., facility in 2007 and Fleetwood, […]
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Cesar Adds New Flavors To Savory Delights Line
Cesar has added two new flavors to its Savory Delights entrée collection for dogs: Angus Beef and Pork Tenderloin. The Angus Beef flavor is topped with bacon and cheese in meaty juices, while the Pork Tenderloin flavor includes roasted potatoes and green beans in meaty juices “At Cesar, we always look for ways to create […]