The Cheetos brand has unveiled Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix. In celebration of this product launch, Chester Cheetah—the brand’s “spokescat” has joined Twitter for the first time as @ChesterCheetah. Chester is asking fans to gather around the kitchen table and share what they think of this newest creation via Twitter. Consumers can choose from two varieties […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted in, National, Nonfood Items
Reynolds Invites Independents To Profit From Housewares Show
The International Home + Housewares Show is now under way in Chicago and will continue through Tuesday. The International Housewares Association (IHA) is celebrating the 116th show with more than 61,000 people from more than 120 countries in attendance, including 22,000 buyers. “It is the world’s shopping place for housewares,” Perry Reynolds, VP of marketing […]
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OU Kosher Unveils New ‘OU Kitniyot’ Certification Symbol
OU Kosher, the world leader in Passover preparation and kosher certification, has introduced a new symbol of authorization for Passover products: OU Kitniyot. The new symbol of authorization will appear on packaging with the explanatory message: OU Kitniyot: Acceptable for those who consume kitniyot on Passover. Among the better-known customs of Passover is the concept […]
Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Beverage News, New Products, West, Whole Foods
Slimrock Cocktail Mixers Provide Low-Calorie Option
A new cocktail mixer is hitting the market. New Slimrock cocktail mixers replace high-caloric, sugary ingredients with natural sweeteners and add fruit extracts to create a low-calorie drink option. Exotic flavor combinations range from Guavapolitan and Mango Margarita to Cucumber Ginger Citrus and Prickly Pear Passion-Fruit. “With Slimrock we have created a very innovative product,” […]
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Ian’s Rolling Out New Products, Packaging At Natural Products Expo
Elevation Brands LLC and Ian’s are unveiling new products and packaging at Natural Products Expo West—signaling, it says, a strong declaration for the allergy-friendly food company’s product and marketing strategy under the new tagline “Friendly Foods For Life!” Best known for its 34 SKUs of allergy-friendly convenience foods, the new look supports a more powerful […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Spam To ‘Break the Monotony’ With Campaign Featuring New Spokescharacter
Next month, the Spam brand’s first-ever spokescharacter, Sir Can-A-Lot, will encourage everyone to “Break The Monotony” of their everyday lives. Partnering with Roy Choi of Kogi BBQ Truck fame, Sir Can-A-Lot will use social media to connect with brand fans distressed by daily dullness to achieve their mission of ridding the worldwide web of mealtime […]
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Glory Foods Debuts New Meat Products
Glory Foods and Monogram Foods have introduced new meat products, Glory Foods Cocktail Links and Glory Foods Smoked Sausage, both of which are flavored Southern-style. Monogram Food Solutions, a leading manufacturer of packaged meats based in Memphis, Tenn., is producing and marketing these products on behalf of Glory Foods. Glory Foods Cocktail Links are made […]
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Better4U Foods Launches Shelf Stable Gluten Free Pizza Crust
Better For You Foods LLC is introducing Better4U Foods “shelf stable” Gluten Free Pizza Crust. The product is designed for consumers who wish to create their own gluten-free pizza, topped with individual choices of ingredients. The Better4U Foods pizza crust is of particular interest to gluten-free consumers and grocers due to the product’s 90-day shelf […]