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Schlafly Beer Partners With Boardwalk Distribution, Expands To Oklahoma

Schlafly Beer, an independent craft brewery in St. Louis, has partnered with Oklahoma-based Boardwalk Distribution, said to be the largest independently-owned distributor in the state. The partnership further expands the availability of Schlafly Beer in the Midwest, with distribution in all 77 counties in Oklahoma. Schlafly now is available in 15 states, primarily the states […]

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Tommy’s Superfoods Debuts Two Whole-Plant-Based Frozen Products

Tommy’s Superfoods, has introduced two new plant-based products: Asian Fusion and Cauliflower & Purple Sweet Potatoes. All of Tommy’s veggie blends begin with whole vegetables, minimally processed and seasoned with all-natural, hand-crafted seasoning blends and fresh herbs. All of the company’s products are certified vegan, non-GMO and low sodium (by FDA standards). Asian Fusion is […]

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The Year In Review: Innovation In Thought Was Lacking In Dairy Industry

by Cindy Sorensen/founder and CEO, The Grocery Group Each year as I prepare to write my dairy industry “year in review” column, I reflect on the newsworthy events that occurred in the industry in the previous 12 months. This reflection often includes a look back on the following: new product introductions; ingredient, product and package […]

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Nielsen 2020: Brand Innovation Predictions For The Next Decade

“With constant evolution of channel, competitive and consumer environments, marketers are being forced to think differently in order to compete. Over the next decade, expect to see remarkable shifts in innovation strategies to accommodate a new age of conscious, connected and unconventional consumption,” said Jenny Frazier, SVP of Nielsen BASES (Booz-Allen Sales Estimating System). So, what […]

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Vitafusion Debuts CBD Gummies Featuring Full-Spectrum Hemp Extract

Gummy vitamin brand Vitafusion has added CBD from full-spectrum hemp extract gummies to its lineup of gummy vitamins. This new product line features CBD from full-spectrum hemp extract and other natural phytocannabinoids. The product line is now available for purchase at vitafusioncbdhemp.com and at select retailers. “As CBD explodes in popularity, the market has become flooded […]

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Kellogg’s Releases Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ Cereal, Waffles, Snacks

To coincide with the recent release of “Frozen 2” in theaters, Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. teamed up with Disney to offer a new “Frozen 2”-inspired cereal, “Frozen 2”-themed classic Kellogg’s snacks and breakfast waffles, along with specially marked in-pack giveaways and a movie snack cash offer. The new Disney’s “Frozen 2” Kellogg’s cereal features sweet O’s, […]

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Portland Coffee Roasters Debuts Holiday Roast, Fundraiser For Growers

Portland Coffee Roasters, formerly known as Portland Roasting Coffee, has released its 12th annual Holiday Roast and is running a fundraiser to benefit growers. This year’s Holiday Roast is medium-bodied with flavor notes of brown sugar, dark chocolate, cardamom and other holiday spices. It is available at major grocery stores, Portland Coffee Roasters cafes and […]