YoCrunch, the original yogurt packaged with mix-in toppings, is launching a new Pie Parfait line that includes “crumbly, crunchy pie crust toppings to mix in for a delicious, homemade taste,” according to the company. New Apple, Cherry and Triple Berry Pie Parfaits are convenient, portable and better-for-you dessert alternatives or tasty snack options for adults […]
Category: Perishables
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 […]
Posted in, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
Best Chicago Meat Co. Buys Moo & Oink Brand
Best Chicago Meat Co. purchased Moo & Oink’s intellectual property at public auction for $530,000 in December. The four Moo & Oink stores—three in Chicago and one in Hazel Crest—filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in late September. Because there were no bidders on the real estate, the stores will remain closed. Purchased by Best Chicago […]
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Fungicide Fear Sparks Price Jumps in Orange Juice Market
The discovery of low levels of fungicide detected by a juice company has wreaked havoc in the orange juice market, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports today, Jan. 11. March orange juice futures jumped 9.6 percent, or 20 cents, to $2.08 a pound on the ICE Futures Exchange, a CNN Money report said. Industry insiders […]
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Tennessee Pride Introduces Healthier Breakfast Options
Madison, Tenn.-based Tennessee Pride has introduced a full line of premium sausage patties, which includes two healthier options: Turkey and Reduced Sodium. The Turkey variety has 60 percent less fat, and the Reduced Sodium patties have 40 percent less sodium; both products contain no MSG. The idea for the new product line came from consumer […]
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Aldi: Fit & Active line good for health, budget
New Year’s resolutions come and go, so start 2012 with easy and realistic habits that are smart for your health and wallet. Discount grocer Aldi offers shoppers a variety of health- and budget-conscious products under its exclusive Fit & Active line to make it easy and affordable to stay on track this year. “Our Fit […]
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Miller’s Shredded Cheese Recalled
Following notification from its supplier, Miller’s Cheese Corp., Massachusetts-based The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Maryland-based Giant Food have removed from sale Miller’s Shredded Cheese packages due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products, with expiration dates of June 5, 2012, through September 4, 2012, are affected by this […]
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Law Enforcement Investigating Butterball Facility
The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina served a search warrant at a Shannon turkey farm associated with Garner-based Butterball today, Dec. 29, the same day an animal rights group claimed it had video showing workers at the facility kicking, dragging and throwing turkeys, reports the Triangle Business Journal. Shannon is about 85 miles […]