The Dannon Co.’s first-ever Super Bowl yogurt commercial will feature Dannon Oikos® Greek yogurt and actor John Stamos. The ad will run during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI and also will be released on the Dannon Oikos Facebook and YouTube pages as part of a fully integrated marketing campaign. Stamos appeared in the […]
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North Carolina Sauce Lauded in Bon Appetit Magazine
Original Cackalacky™ Spice Sauce was featured in the February 2012 issue of Bon Appétit Magazine, with editors declaring it a favorite in their “Savor The South” issue. The sauce was notable as an example of “… a fresh crop of artisans [who are] giving the Southern pantry a whole new shelf life.” Created in Chapel […]
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G.S. Gelato Launches New Flavor for Retail Pints
G.S. Gelato & Desserts has unveiled its latest addition hitting retail this year: Caramel Sea Salt. The pint is the ninth flavor in the G.S. Pint Collection, available throughout the country. The pints will be available for distribution in February and retail for $4.29 to $4.99. “Bringing a flavor like Caramel Sea Salt to our […]
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Stop & Shop’s Guaranteed Value Products Get New Look
With tightened family budgets, Stop & Shop is re-introducing its Guaranteed Value product line with a new look and new products at affordable prices. All of the approximately 200 Guaranteed Value products have been quality tested and Stop & Shop will continuously be adding new items to help customers save throughout the store. Customers will […]
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Jolly Rancher Launches New Product with Video Contest
The Jolly Rancher® brand is introducing a unique way to enjoy bold fruit flavor with Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew® candy. With a crunchy candy shell and a soft, chewy center, new Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew combines the bold fruit flavors of original Jolly Rancher Hard Candy with the chewiness of Jolly Rancher Chews. […]
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Tropicana Returns to Using Only Florida Oranges
The Chicago Tribune reports that PepsiCo Inc. is returning to using only oranges from Florida in its Tropicana Pure Premium orange juices, a decision made several months ago, before low levels of fungicide were found in oranges from Brazil, the company confirmed on Monday. Tropicana Pure Premium had used 100 percent Florida oranges until 2007, […]
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YoCrunch Yogurt Introduces New Pie Parfait Line
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 […]
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AWMA Expo Sells Out, Space Being Added
The American Wholesale Marketers Association’s (AWMA) 2012 Expo is sold out, but space is being added to accommodate additional manufacturers at the group’s annual convention event—to be held Feb. 15-17, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. “We are intent on making sure that each year the AWMA show introduces new features and activities. […]