Original Cackalacky™ Spice Sauce was featured in the February 2012 issue of Bon Appétit Magazine, with editors declaring it a favorite in their “Savor The South” issue. The sauce was notable as an example of “… a fresh crop of artisans [who are] giving the Southern pantry a whole new shelf life.” Created in Chapel […]
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Kraft Introduces New Entrée Helper
Kraft Foods has rolled out Kraft Fresh Take, a blend of Kraft Natural cheeses and seasoned breadcrumbs that when added to meat or fish creates a “flavorful, crispy and cheesy entrée” with five minutes of prep time. The product, available in six flavors, is found in the dairy aisle. “Most families rely on the same […]
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Circle K Puts Electronic Cigarette on Shelves
Circle K Stores will carry new FIN Electronic Cigarette in each of its eight regions. The stores will sell the disposable FIN Electronic Cigarettes, which are equivalent to more than two packs of traditional cigarettes, as well as rechargeable FIN Electronic Cigarettes and accessories. The products are manufactured by Finiti Branding Group LLC. FIN Electronic […]
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FMI: PINs Imperative as New Chip Card Technology is Adopted
As the U.S. migrates to Chip card technology for payments, it will be imperative that card issuers enable a PIN (personal identification number) for their cards to prevent fraud. Liz Garner, director of government relations for the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), noted, “With recent announcements by the card networks, and more anticipated this spring, it […]
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Wegmans, Whole Foods, Publix Make List Of Best Workplaces
Fortune is out with its annual list of the 100 best places to work in the US, and once again a number of retailers made the list—with Wegmans ranked highest in this segment at No. 4 overall. Other retailers on the list include REI (No. 8), Zappos (11), The Container Store (22), Whole Foods (32), […]
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G.S. Gelato Launches New Flavor for Retail Pints
G.S. Gelato & Desserts has unveiled its latest addition hitting retail this year: Caramel Sea Salt. The pint is the ninth flavor in the G.S. Pint Collection, available throughout the country. The pints will be available for distribution in February and retail for $4.29 to $4.99. “Bringing a flavor like Caramel Sea Salt to our […]
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Kraft Cutting 1,600 Jobs
Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft Foods Inc. plans to cut about 1,600 jobs in North America as it splits into two separate companies, reports the Memphis Business Journal. The Journal reports the 1,600 jobs represent about 1.3 percent of the company’s workforce. Kraft has about 127,000 employees, including about 46,500 in North America. Forty percent of the […]
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Jolly Rancher Launches New Product with Video Contest
The Jolly Rancher® brand is introducing a unique way to enjoy bold fruit flavor with Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew® candy. With a crunchy candy shell and a soft, chewy center, new Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew combines the bold fruit flavors of original Jolly Rancher Hard Candy with the chewiness of Jolly Rancher Chews. […]