As a woman-founded brand, Plano, Texas-based Stacy’s Pita Chips has been helping women rise through its annual mentorship program, the Stacy’s Rise Project. With the launch of this year’s program, the brand is deepening its commitment by celebrating women’s strength in the face of adversity with “Rise,” a short film created by filmmaker Nisha Ganatra, and […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Produce News, Whole Foods
Grillo’s Pickles Packs Flavor, Freshness Into Each Bite
Grillo’s Pickles, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is the nation’s No. 2 refrigerated pickle brand. It was established in 2008 when Travis Grillo decided to take a 100-year-old family recipe and make pickles from his backyard garden. Grillo eventually sold the pickles two for $1 from a cart. The pickles can now be found in Whole […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Dairy News, Southeast
Brands Abound At Chairmans Food, Gordo’s Leading Category
Chairmans Foods, based out of Nashville, Tennessee, has many brands under its umbrella, including the No. 1-selling queso brand in the U.S., Gordo’s Cheese Dip. Dan Setlak, general manager of retail brands at Chairmans, said the queso category has been growing as consumers are looking for refrigerated queso with higher quality ingredients. Its newest flavor, […]
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Survey Reports Candy Companies Providing Deeper Transparency
America’s chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency, choice, and portion guidance options for consumers, according to a report issued Sept. 8 by Partnership for a Healthier America and the National Confectioners Association. The report found that leading chocolate and candy companies – Mars Wrigley, Ferrero, Ferrara Candy Company, Lindt, Ghirardelli Chocolate and Russell Stover Chocolates – met and […]
Posted inBakery News, National, Snacks Brands
DecoCookies Looking North Of The Border For Future Growth
Minna Thrall, PR and communications manager of Mexico City, Mexico-based DecoCookies, recently sat down and spoke to The Shelby Report about the company’s future growth plans. DecoCookies was founded “through the wit” of Eliana Campos Berry, a self-taught baker, according to Thrall. “She started baking for her sons because she believed in spreading joy and […]
Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West
Blue Diamond Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers Foundation has announced its 2022-23 scholarship recipients. This year, scholarship funding is being awarded to 25 college students who are either dependents of Blue Diamond employees or are members of local communities who are pursuing agriculture-related fields of study at colleges and universities in California and throughout the country. “We […]
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The Hershey Co. Promotes Creighton To Global Chief Sales Officer
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company has named Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer, effective Sept. 5. After 26 years with Hershey, Phil Stanley will transition out of the company to pursue his next opportunity. “In her four years at Hershey, Marlene has led incremental growth with our retail partners and is spearheading our commercial strategy as […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Launches Triangle Tracker Program Through Snapchat
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is launching the Triangle Tracker, a nationwide hunt where any triangle in the real world can unlock exclusive experiences and rewards. Through the Snapchat AR lens that converts any triangle into Doritos and weekly TikTok challenges, Doritos is taking over famous triangular landmarks in New York, Atlanta and Memphis by partnering with brands like Guess Originals, Vivid […]