Atlanta-based Star Packaging Corp., a provider of innovative flexible packaging, has launched its TerraFlex RP line of fully recyclable stand up pouches. The newest addition to Star’s TerraFlex family of sustainable packaging solutions, TerraFlex RP is ideal for use in virtually any flexible packaging application. From food and beverage to grass seeds and lawn products, […]
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Posted in, Midwest, Organic Natural
Surf Sweets Debuting Spring Mix of Organic Jelly Beans
Wheeling, Ill.-based Surf Sweets® is launching an 8-oz. seasonal spring mix of its Organic Jelly Beans—with six new flavors: tropical punch, lemonade, mixed berry, pineapple, tangerine and watermelon. “Consumers tell us they love the delicious taste of our Organic Jelly Beans,” says Bert Cohen, president and founder of TruSweets. “Our bigger, more convenient 8-oz. seasonal […]
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Tropicana Returns to Using Only Florida Oranges
The Chicago Tribune reports that PepsiCo Inc. is returning to using only oranges from Florida in its Tropicana Pure Premium orange juices, a decision made several months ago, before low levels of fungicide were found in oranges from Brazil, the company confirmed on Monday. Tropicana Pure Premium had used 100 percent Florida oranges until 2007, […]
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Finney Named President and CEO of Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Raleigh, N.C.-based Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV), a joint venture between Suntory International and PepsiCo, has named Paul Finney its president and CEO. Finney succeeds Keith Reimer, who retired Dec. 31. Finney had served as PBV’s SVP of sales and marketing since 2006. “Paul is an immensely talented and versatile executive with proven know-how in running […]
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Samuel Adams Brewers Unveil New Spring Seasonal Beer
The brewers at Boston-based Samuel Adams have crafted a new seasonal beer, Samuel Adams Alpine Spring. To create Samuel Adams Alpine Spring, the brewers sourced a German Noble hop variety called Tettnang-Tettnanger, steadily cultivated on vines dating back 100 years in hop gardens at the foothills of the Alps. The beer is brewed using only […]
Posted in, Northeast, Organic Natural, Perishables
Stonyfield’s Hirshberg Selects Walt Freese as Successor
Business leader Walt Freese will join Londonderry, N.H.-based Stonyfield as president and CEO. Co-founder Gary Hirshberg will continue as Stonyfield chairman and shareholder, while advocating for change in national food and agriculture policies, including the labeling of genetically engineered foods. Hirshberg hand-selected Freese, former CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., who will take the […]
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Betty White Celebrating 90th Birthday with Betty Crocker
From one Betty to another—Betty Crocker has created a birthday cake for Betty White’s 90th birthday special, which airs Monday, Jan. 16 (8-9:30 p.m. ET) on NBC. Betty Crocker will present Betty White with a triple chocolate celebration cake inspired by the legendary star. Betty Crocker also will provide each celebrity guest of the NBC […]
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Dr Pepper Celebrates Heritage with ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Campaign
For more than 125 years, Dr Pepper has celebrated being “one of a kind.” Today, the brand gives a nod to its heritage and celebrates the spirit of originality with the debut of its “Always One of a Kind” advertising campaign. The new commercial is a cheerful celebration of people who are confidently and proudly […]