Simply7 Snacks is expanding its product line by introducing a line of better-for-you Quinoa Chips. Recognized as a superfood, Simply7 says quinoa offers a double punch of nutrition by being high in both fiber and protein. The ancient grain, quinoa, typically used in a variety of recipes like salads and hearty main dishes, now serves […]
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PMA Expands Science And Technology Offering
The global produce industry faces an immense challenge—the need to increase food production with fewer resources while also bolstering consumer confidence in the safety of fresh produce. Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) members have identified emerging technology as a key to meeting that challenge, feeding the world through innovation. That’s why PMA has announced that it’s […]
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Luna Adds Two Flavors To Protein Bar Line
Luna, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, has added two flavors to its Luna Protein line: Lemon Vanilla and Chocolate Coconut Almond. Lemon Vanilla, the first Luna Protein bar without a chocolate coating, has a zesty lemon taste with a creamy vanilla outer shell, while Chocolate Coconut Almond is wrapped in chocolate […]
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FMI Foundation Raises $800K, Bolsters Family Meals Campaign Commitment
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation hosted its third annual gala event Monday evening in Scottsdale, Ariz. The event celebrated the accomplishments and investments of the food retail industry in addressing social concerns. The FMI Foundation raised $800,000 and will continue to concentrate its efforts on food safety and health and nutrition initiatives, research and […]
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7-Eleven Introduces Low-Calorie Egg White Breakfast Sandwich
While many better-for-you menus tout items below 500, 400 and 300 calories, 7-Eleven says it’s breaking the 200-calorie barrier with its new Egg White Breakfast Sandwich, available for $1.99. The new breakfast sandwich stacks egg whites, lean Canadian bacon and cheddar cheese on a whole wheat English muffin. Weighing in at 180 calories, the sandwich […]
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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 […]
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Nationwide USA Pears Display Contest Begins Next Month
Pear Bureau Northwest is rolling out a new display contest that is open to retailers of all sizes in the U.S. and Canada in February and March. The “Pear Up with USA Pears” Display Contest invites retailers to build an eye-catching display that features Green Anjou, Red Anjou and Bosc pears at minimum, and inclusion […]
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Supervalu Gets New Chairman
Supervalu has named a new chairman for its company board of directors. Retail executive Gerald Storch replaces Robert Miller, who resigns the position to “focus on other demands,” according to the Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company. Miller served as chairman since March 2013. Storch is chairman and CEO of Storch Advisors, a senior management advisory and […]