Chicago-based Kraft Heinz, a global food and beverage company comprising brands like Planters, Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Jell-O, Heinz, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, Kraft Mac and Cheese, and Velveeta, has selected global brand consultancy Brand Central for outbound licensing to extend its best-selling brands into new lifestyle and food and beverage consumer product categories. Kraft Heinz has […]
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New Items From Mr. Tortilla To Hit Shelves At Smart & Final
Southern California-based Mr. Tortilla has launched a new line of tortillas that will be available at more than 180 Smart & Final locations. Flavors include Savory Spinach, Jalapeño & Cilantro, and Gourmet White. “We are fighting back against the notion that all tortillas are the same,” according to Mr. Tortilla President Anthony Alcazar. “Tortillas made […]
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Hank’s Gourmet Beverages Debuts New Ginger Beer
Southampton, Pennsylvania-based Hank’s Gourmet Beverages has introduced Hank’s Caribbean Recipe Ginger Beer in bars, clubs, restaurants, package stores, supermarkets and gourmet shops coast to coast. The new beverage features a custom blend of the international gingers, other natural flavorings, and 100 percent cane sugar. It has no artificial flavors, colorings, preservatives or sweeteners. “Our ginger […]
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Hemp Vs. Marijuana: CBD Products Continue To Confuse
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. That not only set into motion a race to get more hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers nationwide but also rampant confusion about their legality. Hemp is not marijuana. […]
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Mama Biscuits Gets Vegan Certification For A Buttermilk Biscuit
Frederick, Maryland-based Mama Biscuits has received global vegan certification from BevVeg International for one of its Signature Buttermilk Biscuits. The company says the product is the only vegan certified biscuit on the market. It received the certification after an extensive review of its production practices and ingredients. Mama Biscuits are sold at Walmart, Sam’s Club, […]
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Bunzl R3 Introduces Right Choice Brand Of Paper Products
Bunzl R3, a Morton Grove, Illinois-based distribution service provider, has launched a new brand, Right Choice, a comprehensive line of towel, tissue and napkin products, ranging from hard-wound roll towels—popular in education, industrial and foodservice markets—to septic-safe bath tissue. Right Choice also offers beverage napkins, facial tissue and c-fold, center-pull, single-fold, multi-fold and kitchen roll […]
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Maine Craft Soda Maker, Capt’n Eli’s Soda, Unveils Its First Diet Drink
Capt’n Eli’s Soda has added Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer to its line of all-natural bottled soda. The new flavor joins the company’s current selection of Root Beer, Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, Black Cherry Pop, Blueberry Pop, Orange Pop and Strawberry Pop. Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer is made with a natural sugar substitute that […]
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SpartanNash Reports Mixed Results For Second Quarter
On Aug. 14, SpartanNash Co. reported its results for its 12-week second quarter ended July 13, with a mixed bag of increases and decreases. The Michigan-based grocer had just announced its leadership transition, with Chairman Dennis Eidson stepping in to serve as interim president and CEO following the resignation of Dave Staples. “Consistent with our […]