Meredith Corp. plans to launch Allrecipes magazine, a print extension of the company’ popular Allrecipes.com digital destination. This represents the media industry’s first large-scale digital-to-subscription magazine print brand extension, according to Meredith Corp. Allrecipes magazine will be published six times per year with an initial rate base of 500,000. The December 2013 premiere issue will […]
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Terlato Wines, Colavita Partner To Launch Colavita Wines
In an innovative collaboration, luxury wine leader Terlato Wines and leading extra virgin olive oil producer Colavita have entered a joint venture to create a collection of super-premium Italian wines. Under an evergreen agreement, Terlato will produce and market wines under the Colavita brand name for global distribution. The initial wines for the launch will be […]
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Purina Dog Chow Introduces Light & Healthy Option
Purina Dog Chow brand dog food has launched nationwide its new Light & Healthy formula, a no-sacrifices option to help maintain a dog’s ideal weight, without giving up portion size or taste, according to the company. Like humans, obesity is a growing problem in the dog population, with 53 percent of dogs in the U.S. classified […]
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Mars Earns 2013 Food Technology Industrial Achievement Award
Mars Inc. received the 2013 Food Technology Industrial Achievement Award over the weekend from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), recognizing Mars’ leadership and commitment to research on cocoa flavanols, which are plant nutrients shown to have a range of proven benefits for human health. The annual award honors a company or organization for an […]
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Simply7 Creates All-Natural Chips Using Hummus, Lentil, Pomegranate
Simply7 has launched “better-for-you” chips using ingredients like hummus, lentils and pomegranates. The snacks are kosher, vegetarian and have up to 50 percent less fat than potato chips, the Houston, Texas-based company says. Simply7 says it follows seven core standards with its products: • 0g trans fat and no cholesterol; • No artificial ingredients or […]
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Past Heisman Trophy Winner, Super Bowl MVP Headlines CGAEF Golf Event
The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation (CGAEF) hosted its annual industry golf tournament Wednesday at Twin Palms golf course in City of Industry. Desmond Howard, 1991 Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Michigan, was the special guest. Howard also was the Super Bowl XXXI Green Bay Packers MVP in 1997 after he returned a […]
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Chobani Adds Two To Executive Lineup
Chobani Inc. has appointed David Denholm as president and COO, effective July 29, and Peter McGuinness as chief marketing and brand officer, effective July 22. The company says the addition of these two executive leaders signals a continued focus on growing the business and the momentum behind the Chobani brand, which has reached more than […]
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House Approves Farm Bill Without SNAP
Passed by a 216-208 vote Thursday, the Farm Bill contains many of the same farm-related programs as the previous bill that failed in June, but it omits the nutrition title. The nutrition title includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other food assistance programs. Assistance organizations, including Feeding America and Bread for the World, […]