There is a growing trend among American consumers, as well as in global markets, toward the avoidance of a host of specific food ingredients and components. Though shunning specific foods or ingredients is not a new phenomenon, today food avoidance has become a way of life for tens of millions of American consumers of all ages […]
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Yankee, Just Born Debut New Peeps Marshmallow Chicks Candle For Easter
The Yankee Candle Co. has launched its exclusively-licensed Peeps Marshmallow Chicks collector’s edition candle in time for the Easter holiday. Yankee says this new scent evokes the fragrance of the beloved spring candy with a colorful label featuring Peeps. It is available now at more than 500 Yankee Candle retail stores, and select specialty retailers […]
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IBO: Mexico Presents Serious Blueberry Potential
A record number of delegates at the International Blueberry Organization’s (IBO) fourth summit heard how Mexico is gaining increasing relevance within the industry. Mexico has the potential to be a game changer within the global blueberry business on account of its long season, innovative growers, new varieties and proximity to the large counter-seasonal market of […]
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NGA Makes Organizational Changes With Two Promotions
The National Grocers Association (NGA) says that Matthew R. Ott has been named VP of operations and that Greg Ferrara, VP of public affairs, has been appointed as head of government relations. Ott previously was NGA’s VP of membership and information technology. Since January 2011, he has been responsible for membership service offerings, including the […]
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IRI Reveals Most Successful CPG Brands Of 2013
Information Resources Inc. (IRI) has unveiled the most successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in its “2013 New Product Pacesetters” report, an industry-recognized benchmark analysis of exceptional first-year CPG sales success for newly launched products. With 190,000 new UPCs and 9,500 new brand launches hitting the shelves in 2013, new products are high-octane fuel for […]
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Frito-Lay Releases New Products In Line With ‘Bring The Party’ Campaign
Tostitos Fajita flavored Scoops! tortilla chips and Tostitos Queso Blanco dip were launched in conjunction with the 2014 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which took place Jan. 1 this year at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The new chips, with real red peppers baked inside the dough, provide a bit of heat, and when paired […]
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NGA Submits Comments On OSHA Record-Keeping Proposal
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has submitted comments on a rule proposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that would amend employer record-keeping regulations to require electronic submission of injury and illness data, and change the frequency of when data is reported. Additionally, OSHA proposes to publicly disclose this data. “Independent retailers and wholesalers continue […]
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La Brea Bakery Launches Petite Crisps Cookies At Retailers Nationwide
Artisan bread brand La Brea Bakery has introduced Petite Crisp Cookies, a new retail line of fully baked mini cookies made with premium ingredients and available in three flavors. La Brea Bakery’s Petite Crisp Cookies use natural ingredients like butter, high-quality flour and spices that embody the artisan tradition that includes no artificial colors, flavors […]