J&J Snack Foods Corp. of New Jersey has acquired the stock of Philly’s Famous Water Ice Inc. Philly Swirl, located in Tampa, Fla., produces frozen novelty products sold to both retail and foodservice locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Philly Swirl’s product offerings include kid-friendly items as well as better-for-you products. J&J says that revenues […]
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Bellisio Foods Rolls Out Chili’s Licensed Single- And Multi-Serve Entrées
Bellisio Foods, a leading frozen foods manufacturer, is introducing new flavors to the frozen food category through its partnership with Chili’s Grill & Bar—launching a new line of licensed frozen meals under the Chili’s brand name. These Chili’s-inspired, southwestern-style dishes, available at major retailers this summer, offer a variety of meal options, according to Bellisio. […]
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Harris Teeter First Retailer In U.S. To Meet USDA Certified Very Tender Guidelines For Beef
Harris Teeter is the first retailer in the country to offer U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Very Tender beef. Harris Teeter is now labeling its Reserve Angus beef brand with the USDA Certified Very Tender label in its stores. The new certification guarantees consumers the highest quality tender eating experience, according to the Kroger-owned […]
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InnovAsian Cuisine Debuts Lemon Grass Kitchen Line Of Frozen Entrées
InnovAsian Cuisine, a leading producer of frozen Asian entrees, has expanded its line to include Southeast Asian dishes that can be prepared in minutes. To create an authentic Southeast Asian line, InnovAsian Cuisine says it partnered with one of America’s leading Asian cuisine experts, Chef Mai Pham. The collection is inspired by Pham’s Vietnamese and […]
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Kraft Cheese Brands Compete On Par With Artisanal Brands From Around The World
A group of Kraft brands has risen to the top of a peer group of fine international cheeses at the recent biannual World Championship Cheese Contest, the largest competition in the world of its kind. Kraft took home three medals, including two gold and one bronze. The international panel of expert judges awarded Cracker Barrel […]
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Post Holdings To Acquire Michael Foods For $2.45B
Post Holdings plans to acquire MFI Holding Corp. (Michael Foods) from affiliates of GS Capital Partners, affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners and other owners, for $2.45 billion. The Michael Foods acquisition will be Post’s largest transaction to date. The deal fits with Post’s focus on diversifying its business to capitalize on consumer shifts toward […]
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Kellogg’s Online Hub, Dias Grandiosos, Targets Latina Moms
Moms, young and old, often turn to their own mothers (and extended family) for advice, and now Kellogg’s is extending that community by bringing Latina moms together with Dias Grandiosos, a new digital platform featuring recipes, tips, articles and original content designed for Latinas and their families. Dias Grandiosos is a unique online community that […]
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Energetic ‘Happy Days’ Lipari Food Show Kicks Off The Year
“Happy Days” was the theme this year for the Lipari Food Show, held April 9 in Novi, Mich. To set the Happy Days mood, shiny, new-looking 1950s-era cars were rolled into the Suburban Collection Showplace. The theme appeared to energize people, said Don Symonds, director of events and trade relations at Lipari Foods. “Every year […]