From the heart of San Diego’s burgeoning craft beer scene, popular relative newcomer Saint Archer Brewing Co. has released its four core beers in 12-oz. cans from Ball Corp. “The bottom line is cans speak to who we are as a brand and the lifestyle we all live,” says Saint Archer CEO Josh Landan. “Saint Archer […]
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Near East Brings Multigrain Chips To Deli Section
With a history of preparing and serving home-cooked, Mediterranean-inspired dishes like rice pilaf, couscous and other grain-based fare, the Near East brand now is bringing these flavors to a new snack: Near East Multigrain Chips. Made using a blend of ingredients like corn, couscous, quinoa and lentils, these chips are subtly seasoned and ideal for […]
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Cheetos Flamin’ Hot, Doritos Dinamita Chile Limon Unite For Snack Combo
Cheetos and Doritos, two of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, are introducing a bold snack mix that the brands say deliver a double-dose of crunch and spice. The snack mix combines Cheetos Flamin’ Hot cheese flavored snacks with Doritos Dinamita Chile Limon rolled tortilla snacks in a single bag. “The new Cheetos Flamin’ […]
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Buehler’s Opens Liquor Agency Inside Of Ashland Supermarket
Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Ashland, Ohio, on Thursday opened Ashland Liquor Agency inside of the supermarket—completing the transfer and relocation agreement with Longbrake Carryout to purchase the Ashland Liquor Agency. “This is the first of future Ohio liquor agencies inside Buehler’s Fresh Foods locations, with Wooster Milltown slated to open in June of 2014,” said […]
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ThinSlim Foods Introduces Healthy Baked Goods Line
Specialty baker ThinSlim Foods says it’s rolling out a new line of guilt-free, healthful baked goods, snacks and desserts. The Ringoes, N.J.-based company says that people who are typically restricted from brownies, cookies, breads and even cheese pizzas will now be able to indulge through ThinSlim’s new line. Products, according to the company, cut calories […]
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Progresso Recipe Starters Now In Pouches
Progresso Recipe Starters are now available in pouches. The product previously came in a can. “Available in five flavorful varieties, Recipe Starters thick sauce provides a rich and concentrated, robust flavor,” said Stefan Miller, associate marketing manager for Progresso. “Each of the flavors can be used as a starter to create a variety of tasty […]
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America’s Beer Distributors Recognize National Alcohol Awareness Month
Throughout the month of April, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will be recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month, as designated by the U.S. Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to raise awareness about alcohol abuse. “Alcohol is a unique product that is not for everyone,” said NBWA President Craig Purser. “National […]
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Diet Coke Frost Removed From Stores After One Month
Diet Coke Frost, briefly sold as a Slurpee beverage at 7-Eleven stores, has been canned. USA Today reports that, just one month after rolling out the Diet Coke Frost Cherry Slurpee, the frozen concoction has been removed from 7-Eleven stores nationally. Coca-Cola and 7-Eleven reportedly said in a joint statement to the newspaper that the […]