Starbucks is expanding its loyalty program so customers can earn rewards by buying the company’s products at grocery stores, the company announced at its annual shareholders meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. The Puget Sound Business Journal says that, beginning in May, customers can earn rewards “stars” when they buy Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores. […]
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Smari Organic Icelandic Yogurt Makes U.S. Debut At Whole Foods
The thykk yogurt of remote Icelandic villages is now available in the U.S., at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. In Iceland, yogurt, skyr, is thick, fat-free, protein and calcium rich, and low in sugar. A signature food of Iceland since the 9th century, it kept the Vikings strong through long dark winters, where food preservation […]
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Simply Eight Expands Distribution To Michigan Kroger And Meijer stores
Now available in select Meijer and Kroger stores in Michigan Simply Eight’s recent expansion marks a new milestone for the Kalamazoo-based company, as its products are now available in two of Michigan’s top retailers. Simply Eight chewy granola bars are now available in the breakfast/granola bar aisle of select Meijer stores in western Michigan and […]
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Survey: Parents Increasingly Aware Of Unlabeled GMOs In Food
Results from the latest consumer survey conducted for the Organic Trade Association (OTA) reveal that, as U.S. families are becoming increasingly aware of the presence of unlabeled genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in foods in the marketplace, they turn to organic as the food labeled by law to not have been made with genetically engineered ingredients. […]
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pizzeria! From DiGiorno Hits The Freezer Aisle
DiGiorno is introducing pizzeria! from DiGiorno. The new pizza features a breakthrough crust and custom-made sauce with premium toppings. pizzeria! from DiGiorno boasts a preservative-free crust that’s crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. The crust is topped with a new sauce made with vine-ripened […]
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Carfagna’s To Expand Columbus Manufacturing Operations
Open house to be held March 20 Columbus, Ohio-based Carfagna’s Italian Foods, a food company that has been family owned for more than eight decades, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and private reception at its new manufacturing facility March 20. The 11,000-s.f. facility, located at 3518 Johnny Appleseed Court on the north side of […]
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Van Holten’s Big Papa Pickle Now Available In Bulk
Van Holten’s is taking its most popular Pickle-In-A-Pouch, Big Papa, and making it available in a bulk-packed, 30-count barrel with pickle serving bags attached. “We developed this pickle barrel for movie theatres but it’s a great fit for other concessions, delis, convenience stores and restaurants” says Eric Girard, Van Holten’s VP of sales and marketing. […]
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Lucky Charms Introduces Limited-Edition St. Pat’s Day Cereal
Lucky Charms is rolling out a special-edition version of the cereal for St. Patrick’s Day, transforming all the marshmallows into clovers. The cereal is available in stores across the U.S. Lucky Charms combines whole grain oats (11g per serving) with eight varieties of marshmallows. Additionally, grown-up fans of Lucky Charms can now experience the “Chase […]