The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel was nothing short of a star-studded evening earlier this month as some of Hollywood’s top entertainers, professional athletes and musicians came together to celebrate the launch of the Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink, a new wellness beverage. The streets of Wilshire and the famous Rodeo Drive were covered with fans waiting […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted in, Center Store, National
Kettle Brand Bakes Unveils New Flavors
Kettle Brand has released a new line-up of Kettle Brand Bakes featuring two bold new flavors: zesty Cheddar & Roasted Tomato and tangy Sour Cream & Onion. The new flavors are available in stores now, joining three existing flavors in new packaging. Kettle Brand Bakes are the only baked potato chip on the market made […]
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Tastykake, Hershey’s Roll Out New Kandy Bar Kakes
This Halloween, Tastykake is joining forces with North America’s largest chocolate manufacturer, The Hershey Co., to introduce a new treat that combines the “best of both worlds,” according to a news release. New Kandy Bar Kakes are a blend of cake and candy, made with real quality ingredients and featuring Hershey’s most popular flavors. “Tastykake […]
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Land O’Lakes Launches Saute Express Saute Starter
Land O’Lakes, the national farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative, is “setting the innovation table” in cooking with the launch of Saute Express Saute Starter. Now found in the dairy aisle at the nation’s largest food retailers, the first-of-its-kind, seasoned butter and olive oil saute starter both cooks and flavors chicken, fish and pork in one […]
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Mike And Ike Introduces Mummy’s Mix Candy
Mike And Ike, a candy brand of Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc., is introducing its new Mummy’s Mix for the 2012 Halloween season. “Ike created Halloween-themed artwork complete with a scary mummy on the front of the box,” a company news release says. “Mike picked the five most appropriate autumn colors from the vast fruit […]
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Vending Machines To Show Soda Calories
Three major beverage companies are rolling out new vending machines that display how many calories are in their drinks, New Mexico Business Weekly reports. According to The Associated Press, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper machines will allow customers to see the calorie counts for drinks before making a purchase. The machines will first launch in […]
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Marley Coffee Appoints Chris Hopkins SVP Of National Accounts
Marley Coffee, a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, has named Chris Hopkins as SVP of national accounts. In his new role, Hopkins, who has more than 20 years of food and beverage sales experience, will be responsible for continuing to expand distribution of Marley Coffee through supermarkets, specialty retailers and convenience […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Northeast
Frieda’s Lights Up The Night With Cooking Light
Frieda’s Specialty Produce partnered with Cooking Light for the brand’s first-ever Light Up The Night tasting event, presented by Citi, held at The High Line in New York City last month. The sold-out event on Sept. 21 brought together the best of what Frieda’s and Cooking Light provide to consumers—fresh fare made with the highest […]