Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands is introducing an array of new breakfast items, including Hostess Muff’n Stix, Pecan Spins and Baby Bundts. A recent study found that as many Americans find themselves increasingly time-crunched in the mornings, sitting down for breakfast is no longer a priority. Instead, consumers are searching for easy-to-grab and portable foods, with […]
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Hy-Vee And Google Cloud Partner To Enhance Retailer Digital Capabilities
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has signed a multiyear partnership with Google Cloud to stay on the cutting edge of digital technology and drive new and unique innovation for its customers – both in store and online. The company is utilizing a suite of services powered by Google Cloud to make online shopping easier for […]
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Path Of Life Debuts Quinoa And Rice Blends At Whole Foods Markets
Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life, makers of heat-it-and-eat-it grain blends, has launched at Whole Foods Market’s in the Southwest Region. After a year in which better-for-you, frozen foods have been flying off the shelves, Path of Life grew its sales by 25.3 percent and continues to take the freezer aisle by storm. An easy way […]
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Wheaties Celebrates Century With Greatest Of All Time: Muhammad Ali
To mark its 100-year anniversary, Wheaties is continuing its tradition of recognizing athletes for their achievements on and off the field by dropping a limited-edition Century Box Series starting with The Greatest: Muhammad Ali. This collectible box will be the first in a multi-part commemorative series, launching throughout the centennial year and featuring inspirational champions […]
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AWG Launches Specialty Food B2B Virtual Warehouse
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has launched its new wholesale marketplace, the VMC Virtual Warehouse, a digital buying tool to enable its more than 3,100 retail member stores to purchase an incremental range of unique specialty and local products for direct delivery to their stores. The VMC Virtual Warehouse is an augmentation to the extensive specialty […]
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Hormel Foods Closes On Acquisition Of Planters Snacking Portfolio
Hormel Foods Corp. has acquired the Planters snacking portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Co. The acquisition includes the Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls and Corn Nuts brands, as well as three production facilities. “This is an important day for Hormel Foods as we close the largest acquisition in our company’s history. As a global branded food company, we have […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians Introduce Virtual Spanish Tours, Host Virtual Events
Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians is introducing free Spanish nutrition store tours and other services available in Spanish. Throughout June, Hy-Vee dietitians also will host a series of virtual cooking classes called “Meals in Minutes.” The cooking classes will demonstrate easy weekly meal prep and quick family dinner recipes. During June, Hy-Vee dietitians will host […]
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Pop-Tarts Launches Fruit Flavors Inspired By America’s Favorite Treats
Pop-Tarts is releasing three new flavors inspired by some of America’s favorite desserts: Peach Cobbler, Banana Crème Pie and Lemon Crème Pie. Each flavor features a soft-baked dough, sweet fruit-flavored filling and frosting. These new flavors are joining the dessert line now with flavors inspired by pie and cake. Pop-Tarts Lemon Crème Pie and Peach […]