The Kroger Co. has begun informing suppliers of a new policy statement regarding gestation crates that are used to house pregnant sows. Kroger says in a news release that it has science-based standards for animal welfare and works diligently to ensure that its suppliers treat animals humanely. Over the past few months, the company has […]
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Almond Dream Brand Of Non-Dairy Yogurt Adds Coconut Flavor To Lineup
Almond Dream™ non-dairy yogurt has added a coconut variety to its product selection. Luscious bits of coconut add tropical flavor to the creamy, rich almond yogurt. It is delicious on its own or with seasonal fresh fruit or granola. All natural and made from real almonds, it is high in calcium and a good source […]
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Citgo Introduces ‘Good Rewards’ Program For Visa Account Holders
Houston, Texas-based Citgo Petroleum is launching Citgo Good Rewards, a summer promotion that allows consumers to earn Citgo gift cards with eight minimum purchases of $20 or more made with a Visa card enrolled in the program. Running through Sept. 20 in all Citgo markets, the program is designed to give customers even more reasons […]
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Pirate’s Booty Partners With Fox’s ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’
Pirate’s Booty, leader and manufacturer of all-natural snacks, has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios’ “Ice Age: Continental Drift” starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Seann William Scott and Josh Peck, with Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah and Nicki Minaj, plus Peter Dinklage, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer and Drake. The […]
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Prevalence Of Private Label Products—Part Of The ‘New Normal’
The just completed wave of shopper research on private label usage conducted by Perception Research Services (PRS), shows the vast majority of shoppers still purchase some private label products on a regular basis (86 percent—on par with the 84 percent seen in November 2010). This is true across income groups and other types of classification. […]
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Colorado Farm Linked to Listeria Outbreak Files for Bankruptcy
The Colorado farm that grew cantaloupes linked to a listeria outbreak that killed more than 30 people last year has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, court documents showed. Reuters reports that Jensen Farms of Holly, Colo., listed $2.1 million in assets and more than $2.5 million in liabilities in documents filed on Friday in […]
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Wonderful Almonds Now Available
The countdown to summer is on with many consumers looking for healthy ways to get swimsuit-ready, without sacrificing good taste and nutrition. Snack seekers need to look no further than another Wonderful option in the produce section: Wonderful Almonds. These nutrient-dense, California-grown nuts are available in three varieties—Roasted & Salted, Roasted No Salt and Natural […]
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Chocolate Candy Sales Hit $20B, See 20 Percent Growth in Organic
The $20 billion U.S. chocolate candy market is mature, differentiated and demanding. That makes it challenging for marketers of chocolate products seeking to distinguish themselves from the competition, according to “Chocolate Candy in the U.S.,” a just-released report from Packaged Facts. Packaged Facts estimates the U.S. market for chocolate sold at retail at $19.5 billion […]