As January continues, many consumers continue to forge ahead with healthy eating habits as part of New Year resolutions. Indeed, despite prevalent health trends encouraging consumers to eat less red meat, and 90 percent of consumers eating some kind of red meat at least once a month, new research from Mintel reveals some 39 percent […]
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Oikos Unites Stamos With Former Full House Co-Stars For Big Game
Dannon Oikos says it’s bringing former “Full House” stars John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier together in America’s living rooms to show just how entertaining a better-for-you snack can be. After making its mark as the first yogurt brand to advertise in the big game in 2012, Dannon Oikos returns for the second time […]
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Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Launches Mac And Cheese Site
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has launched a new website dedicated to All Things Mac and Cheese. All Things Mac and Cheese includes more than 100 recipes that range from simple stovetop variations to creative gourmet options. Home cooks can find recipes for a range of any add-in ingredient they have on hand, whether it’s seasonal […]
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Top 2014 Specialty Food Trends Unveiled
The specialty food industry is once again leading the charge in new trends and flavors, all on display at the Winter Fancy Food Show, which wrapped up Monday in California. A panel of trendspotters named chocolate teas, seaweed chips and truffle ketchup as just a few of the products that were all part of a […]
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Yoplait Challenges Chobani In Greek Yogurt ‘Taste-Off’
Taste is king, and yogurt lovers from across the country have spoken: Yoplait Greek blueberry comes out on top over Chobani blueberry, according to Yoplait. Yoplait says it put taste to a head-to-head national taste test, revealing that nearly two out of three consumers (65 percent) prefer the taste of Yoplait Greek blueberry over the […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts, WhiteWave To Introduce Dunkin’ Coffee Creamers At Grocery
Dunkin’ Donuts and WhiteWave Foods have announced a licensing agreement to introduce Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers at grocery outlets nationwide. Available in the refrigerated dairy section of select grocery outlets and club stores, Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers are made with real milk and cream as a companion for coffee. WhiteWave Foods, a leader in coffee […]
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Experts To Present A View Into The Beef Consumer Mindset
What will be the biggest drivers of beef purchases in 2014? How are consumers deciding what to pick at the meat case and on the menu? And how will market conditions, supply and pricing all play out to meet consumer demands? On Feb. 4, as part of the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade […]
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La Huerta Establishes New Firm La Huerta USA To Allow Retailers To Deal Direct
The Arteaga-Niepmann family, owners of La Huerta in Aguascalientes, Mexico, has established La Huerta USA, a sales and marketing company with offices in The Woodlands, Texas, and Irvine, Calif. The firm will be responsible for managing sales, marketing and the La Huerta brand, which features a variety of all-natural fresh and frozen vegetables, as well […]