Dianne’s Fine Desserts, a provider of gourmet frozen thaw-and-serve desserts, celebrated its first year as a standalone company by unveiling several enhancements to its product offerings, as well as a new look for the company. Black Tie Desserts, a Dianne’s Fine Desserts brand for in-store retail bakeries, debuted new products, including several cheesecakes—Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone, […]
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Alcohol Now Allowed On Casino Floor At Navajo Nation’s Twin Arrows
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) says Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly signed legislation Tuesday allowing alcohol to be taken onto the casino floor of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located along I-40, exit 219, just east of Flagstaff, Ariz. The legislation was approved by the Navajo Nation Council Friday and forwarded to Shelly. […]
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Unified Refinances Senior Debt
Unified Grocers Inc., the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western U.S., said today that it has successfully completed a refinancing of its senior credit facilities. The refinancing included both the replacement of the existing revolving credit facility together with the pay-down of approximately half of its higher rate senior secured notes. The Commerce, Calif.-based […]
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‘El Chavo’ Makes Way To U.S. Toy Aisles, Including Select Supermarkets
Leading U.S. toymaker Jakks Pacific Inc. says the new “El Chavo” toy line, inspired by the popular comedy series, is set to hit store shelves—including those at select supermarkets—in August. Jakks currently is the North American Master Toy Licensee for “El Chavo,” a partnership entered with Televisa and exclusive licensing agent Univision. “Being on the air continuously […]
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Thai Kitchen Enters Frozen Aisle With New Entrees
Thai Kitchen’s new frozen entrées mark the first Thai offering in the frozen aisle. Available in five varieties, Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Red Curry, Vegetable Green Curry and Vegetable Red Curry, the line of authentic meals are made with quality ingredients like rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and sauces prepared with Thai-style herbs […]
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Campbell’s Appoints Barroso SVP Of Global R&D
Campbell Soup Co. today appointed Carlos Barroso as SVP of global research and development, reporting to Denise Morrison, Campbell’s president and CEO. Barroso’s appointment becomes effective July 31. “Research and development is an essential ingredient in our recipe for delivering the meaningful, consumer-focused innovation needed to change our company’s growth trajectory,” says Morrison. “Carlos brings […]
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Carl Buddig, Old Wisconsin Kick Off Road Trip Promotion Next Week
Carl Buddig & Co. and Old Wisconsin are kicking off a Family Road Trip promotion offering consumers a chance to win a $25,000 grand prize. The promotion begins July 2 and runs through Sept. 30. The Family Road Trip will feature a variety of other rewards, including $10,000 in weekly instant-win prizes, coupons and more. […]
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Hellmann’s Rolls Out Creamy Balsamic Mayonnaise Dressing
Hellmann’s, celebrating its 100th birthday, is introducing Hellmann’s Creamy Balsamic Mayonnaise Dressing, made with high-quality ingredients like cage-free eggs, oil and premium balsamic vinegar. “The delicious flavor of Hellmann’s Creamy Balsamic Mayonnaise Dressing allows home cooks to put their unique, memorable spin on everyday meals,” says Brian Orlando, senior marketing director at Hellmann’s. “We’ve even […]