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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Twistos Baked Snack Bites Hit Shelves
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division is rolling out new Twistos Baked Snack Bites, available in Bruschetta, Parmesan and Garlic, and Asiago flavors. Twistos Baked Snack Bites are a light-textured and crispy baked snack that can be enjoyed on their own or served as a complement to soups or salads. To help launch new Twistos Baked Snack Bites, […]
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Mystery Doritos Flavors Appear On Store Shelves As Brand Unveils ‘Bold Flavor Experiment’
Doritos, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is bringing an air of mystery to the snack food aisle. Beginning this week, shoppers will see three new mystery flavors of Doritos Jacked tortilla chips in grocery stores nationwide. The fan challenge: try all three mystery flavors and vote for a favorite at BoldFlavorExperiment.com […]
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Idaho Potato Truck Hits Road For Third Tour To Promote Heart Health
The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck is back on the road for its third consecutive cross-country tour with a new message for women: Take care of your heart. The 2014 Big Idaho Potato Truck Tour kicked off in Boise, Idaho, with waves, cheers and hugs from students of Riverside Elementary School and salutes from soldiers […]
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Red Baron Pizza Debuts New Deep Dish Minis
Schwan’s Consumer Brands is introducing Red Baron Deep Dish Minis, an easy-to-share pizza with full-sized flavor for the entire family. The new product, arriving at grocery stores nationwide, features eight 2.5-inch pizzas per package so consumers can make a single serving for a snack or the entire batch for a group. “We understand that today’s […]
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FutureFood 2050 Program Highlights Solutions To Feed Nine Billion People By 2050
The world’s largest scientific society of individual food scientists and technologists has unveiled a new program, FutureFood 2050, to create a broad dialogue on how science will deliver solutions needed to feed the world’s nine billion people by the year 2050. FutureFood 2050 is backed by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) whose 18,000 members are […]
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Heluva Good! Rolls Out Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip
Heluva Good! is introducing Limited Edition Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip. The new dip, which uses only the freshest ingredients and spices and never any oils or water, is available this month in the dairy case at major grocers and retailers, according to the brand. Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip combines the rich, […]
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7-Eleven Launches ‘Pizza For Life’ Sweepstakes
7-Eleven is launching its first Pizza for Life sweepstakes, giving a pizza-lover a lifetime of hot, cheesy pizza. The contest runs through Friday, May 16, which is National Pizza Party Day. Pizza for Life Sweepstakes entry forms are available on the 7-Eleven smartphone app. The app is available for download via the App Store or […]