Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft Foods, the world’s largest chocolate maker and biscuit baker, is making the holidays around the world even sweeter this year with seasonal biscuits and chocolates, in addition to annual favorites. “People around the world eagerly await the special chocolates, cookies, crackers and other products we make only for the Christmas and New […]
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Seajoy introduces new retail ready line of premium shrimp
The Seajoy Group, a vertically integrated farm-raised shrimp producer in Latin America, has introduced its new branded Seajoy® retail ready line of premium Pacific white shrimp. The new line, which includes both all-natural and organic shrimp, comes in 1-, 2- and 5-lb. resealable bags. Seajoy Pacific white shrimp are prized for their size, clean taste […]
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The Spice Hunter Adds New Vegetarian Soups
The Spice Hunter® Inc., a C.F. Sauer company, has added Minestrone; Spring Onion; and Green Chile & White Bean, to its vegetarian line. The Spice Hunter Quick & All Natural™ Soups offer healthy ingredients in an easy-to-use, “just add water” container. The Spice Hunter 100% all natural soups contain 0g of trans-fat and no MSG. […]
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Olé Mexican Foods Adds New Items
Olé has introduced new items to its expanding line of Mexican food products. Made with whole grain corn for an authentic Mexican taste, crispy Olé Taco Shells are packed 12 per box. Olé Taco Salad Trays also are made with whole grain corn, packed six per box. They’re the ideal edible bowl for a healthy […]
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Fresh & Easy Expands Range of Own-Brand Holiday Products
In preparation for the holiday season, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is introducing an expanded range of Fresh & Easy holiday products with nearly 100 new items that will hit stores by Nov. 19. The new holiday appetizers and side dishes, created by Fresh & Easy’s team of chefs and made fresh in the company’s […]
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Technology Is the Key for the Future of General Merchandise
by Ashley Bates/staff writer Dave McConnell, president and CEO of the Global Market and Development Center (GMDC), says the future of general merchandise and health and beauty care centers on technology and focusing on sales throughout the food channel. In the recent study released by the organization, “Consumer Shopping Habits for Wellness and Environmentally Conscious […]
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LA County Launches ‘Renew’ Campaign
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s “Renew LA County” initiative has launched its first-ever “sugar-loaded drink awareness” campaign aimed at addressing what it says is a major contributor to the county’s obesity epidemic. Fueled by the release of local data on obesity and sugar-loaded drink consumption, the campaign will inform the public of […]
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Portland Named America’s Most Natural City in Safeway Poll
Safeway tapped into the power of Facebook to determine “America’s Most Natural City.” The winning city was Portland, Ore., based on the city’s natural attractions, green spaces and outdoor activities. The city was awarded with 25 picnic tables, sectioned off from the 305-ft. Douglas Fir table that recently broke the Guinness World Record for the […]