Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Peet’s Coffee & Tea have entered a multi-year manufacturing and distribution agreement for Peet’s-branded packs for the Keurig brewing system. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The companies plan to launch a selection of Keurig licensed Peet’s coffee and tea varieties in K-Cup packs for Keurig brewers produced […]
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Yankee, Just Born Debut New Peeps Marshmallow Chicks Candle For Easter
The Yankee Candle Co. has launched its exclusively-licensed Peeps Marshmallow Chicks collector’s edition candle in time for the Easter holiday. Yankee says this new scent evokes the fragrance of the beloved spring candy with a colorful label featuring Peeps. It is available now at more than 500 Yankee Candle retail stores, and select specialty retailers […]
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Mona’s Granola Updates Packaging
Mona’s Granola is debuting new and improved packaging that it says conveys its brand promise: “Simply the Best.” Designed by graphic artist Daniel Cabour, Mona’s Granola has taken a year to modify its packaging. Currently stocked in Publix stores throughout the Southeast and Whole Foods in Florida, the new bags are being shipped to all […]
Posted in, Organic Natural, Southwest
H-E-B Rolls Out Own Line Of Organic Products
H-E-B is introducing H-E-B Organics, the company’s own line of organic products offered at everyday low prices. This month’s introduction of H-E-B Organics will significantly increase the availability and affordability of organic products in Texas, according to the grocer. The new line will focus on everyday pantry staples like canned tomatoes and vegetables, cereal, crackers, […]
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IRI Reveals Most Successful CPG Brands Of 2013
Information Resources Inc. (IRI) has unveiled the most successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in its “2013 New Product Pacesetters” report, an industry-recognized benchmark analysis of exceptional first-year CPG sales success for newly launched products. With 190,000 new UPCs and 9,500 new brand launches hitting the shelves in 2013, new products are high-octane fuel for […]
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Frito-Lay Releases New Products In Line With ‘Bring The Party’ Campaign
Tostitos Fajita flavored Scoops! tortilla chips and Tostitos Queso Blanco dip were launched in conjunction with the 2014 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which took place Jan. 1 this year at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The new chips, with real red peppers baked inside the dough, provide a bit of heat, and when paired […]
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La Brea Bakery Launches Petite Crisps Cookies At Retailers Nationwide
Artisan bread brand La Brea Bakery has introduced Petite Crisp Cookies, a new retail line of fully baked mini cookies made with premium ingredients and available in three flavors. La Brea Bakery’s Petite Crisp Cookies use natural ingredients like butter, high-quality flour and spices that embody the artisan tradition that includes no artificial colors, flavors […]
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GMCR Changes Name To Keurig Green Mountain
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) has changed its company name to Keurig Green Mountain Inc., effective immediately. Shareholders approved the new name at the company’s annual shareholder meeting last week. The company will retain its ticker symbol of “GMCR” on the NASDAQ stock exchange. “Our new name better reflects who we are as a […]