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Snack news for grocery retailers: new items, brand news, sales trends and merchandising for salty snacks, candy and more.

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Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Dairy News, Deli News, Frozen Food, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, International Foods, National, New Products, Organic Natural, Snacks Brands, Specialty, Suppliers

Top 10 Summer Fancy Food Show Trends Revealed

by Shelby Report Staff

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) held its 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show June 23-25 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.  “It’s fascinating to observe the ever-evolving specialty food marketplace, which has grown into a nearly $150 billion industry,” said Denise Purcell, director of content for the SFA. “From the uptick of members […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Grocery News, Organic Natural, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Suppliers

Boulder-Based Bobo’s Adds Boulder Food Group As Partner

by Treva Bennett

Boulder, Colorado-based Bobo’s has closed $5.5 million in Series B1 funding led by BFG (Boulder Food Group), as well as current investors Ridgeline Ventures and BIGR Ventures. Bobo’s grew 70 percent in 2017, 45 percent in 2018, and anticipates 40 percent growth in 2019; this round of financing will continue to support the brand’s rapid […]

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Dollar General Opens Longview, Texas, Distribution Center

by Lorrie Griffith

Dollar General employees, their families and local and state officials celebrated the official grand opening of the company’s 16th distribution center in Longview, Texas, on July 20. At full capacity, the state-of-the-art Longview facility is expected to employ more than 400 people and support approximately 1,000 Dollar General stores. “Today marks another growth milestone for Dollar […]

Posted inGrocery News, Center Store, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Produce News, Snacks Brands, Specialty, Suppliers

T. Marzetti Co. Opens Innovation Center In Ohio

by Shelby Report Staff

T. Marzetti Co. has opened the Innovation Center at Green Meadows. The 45,000-s.f. state-of-the-art facility in Lewis Center, Ohio, will allow the company to expand its research and development, food safety, regulatory and quality assurance space and bring the culinary arts, food science and technology under one roof to share ideas and collaborate on new […]

Posted inNew Products, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Store News, Suppliers, West

New Kpop Sauces, Crafted By Chris Oh, Available At Bristol Farms

by Shelby Report Staff

Kpop Foods, which formerly offered its products exclusively online, has made the products available at retail for the first time at Bristol Farms stores in California. The products include Kpop Sea Snacks and all four new Kpop sauces. The sauces, crafted by the company’s resident chef and Food Network Champion, Chris Oh, have been proven […]

Posted inSoutheast, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

Fresh Express Rolls Out Chiquita Bites And Sticks

by Shelby Report Staff

Fresh Express, a maker of retail packaged salads headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has launched Chiquita Bites and Chiquita Sticks, on-the go snacks in bite-sized form. Chiquita Bites packs feature fresh fruit, cheese and nuts and contain at least 7 grams of protein and come in single-serve trays and come in the following five varieties: Apple […]

Posted inMidwest, Grocery News, Private Label Brands, Snacks Brands, Suppliers

TreeHouse Foods To Sell Snacks Division To Atlas Holdings LLC

by Shelby Report Staff

TreeHouse Foods Inc., headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the company’s snacks division to Atlas Holdings LLC. Atlas owns and operates 19 manufacturing and distribution businesses, which collectively employ more than 17,000 associates at more than 150 facilities worldwide. Atlas has agreed to pay $90 million for the […]

Posted inGrocery News, Center Store, Executive News, Food Service News, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Suppliers

Mount Franklin Foods Appoints Enrique Grajeda President And CEO

by Treva Bennett

El Paso, Texas-based Mount Franklin Foods appointed Enrique Grajeda president and CEO, effective July 1.   “Enrique has served as the chief financial officer since October of 2014 and has done an exemplary job of overseeing the company’s accounting, finance, treasury, legal, internal audit, IT/MIS, customs and tax departments,” said Eloy S. Vallina L., chairman of the […]

Posted inNortheast, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Dutch Valley Food Distributors Show Draws 1,500+ Attendees

by Shelby Report Staff

Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc. held its annual food show June 11 at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. More than 1,500 attendees were treated to a day of sampling and special deals on more than 1,200 products at 128 vendor booths. Featured product categories were candy, snacks, bulk ingredients, deli […]

Posted inShelby Signature Content, Bakery News, Grocery News, Industry News, National, Online Grocery Technology, Snacks Brands

Meet Gen Z: Young Consumers Crave Shareable Experiences

by Shelby Report Staff

by Claire Lentsch/guest columnist Social media is revolutionizing the way consumers shop. We are experience driven. Whether it be dairy, deli or bakery, these consumers want something to share. Everyone has their cellphone on them at all times. This means all products need to be Instagram and Snapchat ready. There are endless video subscriptions on […]

Posted inSuppliers, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, National, New Products, Snacks Brands

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice Debuts Red, White & Blue Variety Box

by Shelby Report Staff

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice has added a Red, White & Blue Variety Box, which brings together the classic flavors of Cherry, Lemon and Blue Raspberry into one package for the first time. Luigi’s Real Italian Ice Red, White, & Blue is now available nationwide for an SRP of $2.99- $3.99 in a 6-count box. Made […]

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7-Eleven Now Delivering To Parks, Beaches, Other Public Locations

by Shelby Report Staff

With the latest app update, 7-Eleven customers can order products and have them delivered to parks, beaches, sports fields, entertainment venues and other public locations that may not have traditional addresses. Through proprietary technology on the 7NOW delivery smartphone app, the convenience retailer has set up thousands of locations, called 7NOW Pins, that enable customers […]

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U.S. CBD Market Conceivably A $6 Billion Industry By 2025

by Shelby Report Staff

The CBD market in the U.S.—referring to hemp-derived cannabidiol—could be a $6 billion industry by 2025 when considering legalized sales of food and beverage products containing CBD from hemp, according to Nielsen. Within the U.S., non-consumable CBD products have been appearing on shelves within major retail outlets. Some consumers are finding CBD from hemp appealing […]

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Joey Chestnut Bested In Hostess Donettes-Eating Contest

by Shelby Report Staff

Hostess Brands and Major League Eating celebrated Donut Day on June 7 with the second annual World Hostess Donettes Eating Championship in Austin, Texas, at Barton Creek Square Mall. Geoffrey Esper beat Joey Chestnut, the No. 1-ranked competitive eater in the world, for the title of World Hostess Donettes Eating Champion, eating 235 donettes during the six-minute […]

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NC’s Hampton Farms Taps Agency To Promote Its Seasonal Peanut Line

by Lorrie Griffith

Hampton Farms, an in-shell peanut company in Severn, North Carolina, has chosen Rivers Agency, a full-service integrated marketing firm in Chapel Hill, to “elevate its brand and launch new product-driven campaigns” following what Hampton Farms said was a “competitive pitch process.” As Hampton Farms’ agency of record, Rivers will handle branding, campaign strategy and execution, […]

Posted inGrocery News, Food Service News, Frozen Food, Perishables, Snacks Brands, Suppliers, West

McCain Foods USA Opens Expanded Distribution Center In Burley, Idaho

by Lorrie Griffith

Frozen potato and snack food supplier McCain Foods USA has opened its expanded distribution center in Burley, Idaho. More than 150 attendees, including elected officials, grower partners and employees, took part in the celebration, the company announced June 3. A $200 million investment, the 259,000-s.f. expansion increases the company’s capacity to meet growing product demand, […]

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Honey Stinger Updating Brand Identity And Packaging

by Treva Bennett

For the first time in 17 years, Honey Stinger is sporting a brand new look. It has begun releasing an updated brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, new brand statement and tagline, and all-new packaging across its full product lineup. The comprehensive brand refresh comes at a time of significant growth and […]

Posted inDeli News, C-Store News, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Store News

Buc-ee’s Opening Royse City, Texas, Store On June 17

by Lorrie Griffith

Six a.m. is opening time for the new Buc-ee’s store in Royse City, Texas. That’s on Monday morning, June 17. The “legendary roadside refuge for travelers” will offer its Texas Round Up barbeque, beef jerky, homemade fudge and Beaver Nuggets (caramel-coated corn pops), among other items Buc-ee’s is known for. The new store is located […]

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Trolli Most Innovative New Product At Sweets & Snacks Expo

by Shelby Report Staff

Ferrara Candy Co. received two Most Innovative New Product Awards for its Trolli candy at the National Confectioners Association‘s 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Trolli Sour Brite Crunchy Crawlers won Best in Show Most Innovative Product Award and Trolli Sour Brite Candy Corn won Most Innovative New Product Award for seasonal. “Trolli […]

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Snack Pack Launches New Dragon Treasure Pudding Cups

by Shelby Report Staff

Snack Pack has announced the launch of its Dragon Treasure pudding cups. Mythical creatures have taken pop culture by storm in recent years and interest in dragons continues to rise. Featuring a fruity flavor, Dragon Treasure pudding cups come in green and red colors. Each six-pack of gluten-free pudding cups comes with temporary dragon-themed tattoos […]