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M&M’s Partners With Musicians On Album Art Candy Packaging

Newark, New Jersey-based M&M’s, a member of the Mars family of brands, has released M&M’S Album Art packs, a new musically inspired collection featuring the brand’s characters reimagined as landmark album covers.  The new M&M’s Album Art packaging features the likes of four award-winning artists, including Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Rosalía and David Bowie – each known for inspiring a wide […]

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Starday Expands Distribution Partnership With Kroger

New York-based Starday has announced a new distribution partnership with Kroger.  Gooey Snacks, Starday’s chocolate hazelnut spread, will be available in nearly 2,000 Kroger-owned locations including Mariano’s, Ralphs, Frys and King Soopers – making it easy for people to get a healthy chocolate snack when they’re shopping in stores. Starday launched in August 2021 with Gooey Snacks as its […]

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Hostess Brands To Add Bakery Factory In Arkadelphia, AR

Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands Inc. will convert an idled factory in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, into a modern bakery. The bakery is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023 and bring approximately 150 new jobs to the community over the next three years. Hostess Brands plans to invest $120 million to $140 million to transform the 330,000-square-foot facility into […]

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Vermont Smoke And Cure Launches Bacon Pork Mini Sticks

Hinesburg, Vermont-based Vermont Smoke and Cure said that its new Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks have been launched in retail and online stores. The Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks taste like bacon with a smoky flavor and a hint of maple syrup.  This is the fourth stick to be offered in […]

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Fresh Cravings Offers $20K With ‘Find The Golden Lid’ Sweepstakes

Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand known for chilled salsas and hummus dips, is giving away $20,000 in cash prizes with its Find The Golden Lid Sweepstakes. Through March 28, the 31 individuals who find a golden-colored lid on select Fresh Cravings Hummus products in Walmart stores nationwide will be randomly selected to win one of […]

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Rip Van Launches At All Food Lion Locations

New York-based Rip Van and its flagship product, the Rip Van Wafel, will now be carried in all 1,100 Food Lion stores across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. “Being invited to be part of the Food Lion family is an achievement that we are extremely proud of,” said Jim Low, president of Rip Van. “Our brand’s commitment […]

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ABA and SNAC International Release 2021 Salary, Benefits Survey

The American Bakers Association and SNAC International have released their “2021 Salary and Benefits Survey.” The nearly 150 pages of data covers company profile information, pay practices, benefits and pay information for 34 positions from 36 food manufacturers and supplier organizations across the U.S. and Canada. The survey features data collected from all segments of […]

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Southern Recipe Small Batch Introduces Refreshed Brand, Packaging

Lima, Ohio-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has revealed refreshed packaging and a renewed product appearance. The company said that the new packaging is designed to continue to meet the needs of and draw attention from its core consumers. The launch is accompanied by an integrated campaign to show off the new packaging, including a refreshed logo and enhanced […]