With $2.3 billion in annual retail sales, avocados are one of the largest categories in fresh produce, a new study published by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) concluded. “Avocado Shopper Insights: Regional Demographics and Purchase Trends” shows that avocado-purchasing households are a diverse group. While avocado-purchasing households are found in large numbers across all eight geographic […]
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Ceria Brewing Co. Becomes Growpacker’s First Incubator Brand
Growpacker Inc., a Toronto, Ontario-based contract manufacturer of foods and beverages that are infused with THC and CBD, has created a brand incubator and accelerator program to help companies who make products with THC and CBD develop their brands for sale in California. The first company to participate in the Brand Incubator and Accelerator Program […]
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Hirz: Smart & Final’s Fiscal 2018 Performance Was ‘Solid’
On March 13 Smart & Final Stores Inc. reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 30. For the 52-week year, net sales were $4.74 billion, an increase of 3.7 percent vs. $4.57 billion in 2017. Net sales growth was driven in part by the net sales contribution of new stores […]
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Caulipower Now Among Top 10 Frozen Pizza Brands
As Encino, California-based Caulipower celebrates its top-10 ranking among frozen pizza brands, the company is launching its personal-size cauliflower crust pizza. Caulipower introduced the new personal size cauliflower crust pizza at the National Products Expo West earlier this month. Caulipower jumped from 11th to ninth among the best-selling pizza brands in America in four weeks. With […]
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Beyond Meat Unveils Newest Product Innovation, Beyond Beef
El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat has debuted its latest breakthrough in plant-based food innovation: Beyond Beef. Driven by consumer demand, Beyond Beef is designed to have the meaty taste, texture and versatility consumers love about ground beef but with the added health and sustainability benefits of plant-based meat. Beyond Beef has 25 percent less saturated […]
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CBA Launches New Growth Unit Focused On Quenching Thirst
Portland, Oregon-based Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) is launching a new standalone business unit, the pH Experiment, dedicated to creating, incubating and accelerating growth with new products and experiences that put drinkers’ needs first. The growth unit is the evolution of CBA’s Innovation team and its pH Experiment beverage initiative, which launched in 2018 as a litmus […]
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Beyond Meat Sued For Fraud, Negligence And Breach Of Contract
Beyond Meat is being sued by Don Lee Farms, of Los Angeles, California, for fraud, negligence and breach of contract. During the 2016 exclusive supply agreement between the two companies, Don Lee Farms shared with the meat company trade secrets, know-how and technology the family food company developed for 35 years. The Beyond Burger was […]
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Macey’s To Replace Ridley’s Family Market In Highland, Utah
Macey’s is opening a store in Highland, Utah, replacing Ridley’s Family Market at 5353 W 11000 N. Remodeling on the existing store will begin soon with a grand opening expected later this year. The store will remain open during construction. It will be Macey’s 15th location. The Highland location will feature a wide selection of […]