CaliBagels Inc. has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Thomas’, the breakfast bread brand owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, to develop, manufacture, and distribute Thomas’-branded Deli Style Bagel Chips across the United States. Under the terms of the partnership, CaliBagels will bring Thomas’ name and signature bagel flavor profiles to the snack aisle in 2026. The initial flavor offerings will reflect […]
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Pebbles Cereal Adds Cinnamon Variety
Post Consumer Brands is kicking off the New Year by unveiling Cinnamon Pebbles, a new variety that “stays true to the fun of the classic Pebbles cereal, but with a creative flavor twist,” according to the company. “We’re always looking to bring to life new and innovative flavors, and with the growing popularity and consumer […]
Chain Restaurants Support Overtime Pay Delay, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The National Council of Chain Restaurants sent a letter of support to members of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of House Resolution 6094, the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools and Non-Profits Act. This bill, which the House is expected to vote on this week, would give chain restaurants […]
Thomas’ Introduces Salted Caramel English Muffins And Bagels
The Thomas’ brand is combining sweet and salty in its new Limited Edition Salted Caramel English Muffins and Bagels. The new Thomas’ Salted Caramel English Muffins and Bagels are available seasonally at grocery stores and other major food retailers nationwide through mid-October, with a suggested retail price of $4.49 for a six-count pack of English Muffins […]
Packaged Facts: Blurring The Line Between Breakfast and Snack
Consumers continue to embrace snacking—not only as a viable daypart option but also as a paradigm through which to view eating in general (smaller, more frequent meals). This has caused and will continue to cause changes in consumers’ relationships with traditional breakfast foods, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the brand new report, […]
Honey Nut Cheerios’ Living Billboard In Florida Highlights Limited-Edition Box
Florida residents this week previewed Honey Nut Cheerios’ one-of-a-kind living billboard, just outside of Orlando, to celebrate the classic cereal’s key ingredient—real honey. Much more than just a billboard installation, the three-story free-standing structure was home to more than 100,000 honeybees. The honey produced from the working hives was used to spell out “Made with […]
Kellogg Co. Promotes Norman To President, North America
Kellogg Co. has made two leadership changes to, according to the company, help drive future growth in its North American business. Paul Norman has been named president of Kellogg North America, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO John Bryant. Craig Bahner will join Kellogg as president, U.S. Morning Foods, reporting to Norman. “The combination of […]
Oatmeal Options The Focus Of Quaker Oats’ New Product Lineup
In an effort to meet the growing demand for alternative breakfast choices, Quaker Oats says it is reinvigorating the idea of oatmeal. From creating breakfast offerings with protein or with less sugar, to highlighting the satiety and whole grain nutritional benefits of oats, to providing quicker and more convenient options for the time-challenged, Quaker says […]
Eggland’s Best Launches New Liquid Egg Varieties
Eggland’s Best is giving households in the Midwest a few extra minutes at the kitchen table with the launch of its new line of convenient liquid eggs. The new products are made with whole Eggland’s Best eggs. The Eggland’s Best liquid egg line is available in three varieties and is made with farm-fresh Eggland’s Best […]
California Avocado Commission Expands Marketing Of Breakfast Campaign
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has extended its program promoting the use of California avocados at breakfast with retail support materials, public relations outreach featuring registered dietitians spokespersons and digital media. Participating retailers have distributed a recipe booklet titled “Wake up to Breakfast” featuring simple, produce-rich recipes and nutrition information. In addition to being merchandised […]
Jimmy Dean Launches Lunch And Dinner Options
Jimmy Dean, a brand that began as a breakfast sausage and evolved into the frozen protein breakfast category, is expanding beyond breakfast with the introduction of a full line of lunch and dinner offerings. It is the largest product launch in the Jimmy Dean brand’s history, featuring 16 varieties of sandwiches and bowls. Eight of […]
General Mills, Kroger Support NASCAR Driver With No. 3 Cheerios Box
In conjunction with the 56th running of the Daytona 500 and to further showcase its long-standing partnership with NASCAR, General Mills has teamed up with The Kroger Co. to produce a limited-edition Cheerios box to commemorate the return of the No. 3 to NASCAR’s premier series with NASCAR champion Austin Dillon at the wheel. Beginning […]
Health Concerns, Convenience Demands Shape Breakfast Baked Goods Market
Breakfast is regarded as the most important meal of the day, and for food retailers and marketers this widespread emphasis on the morning meal will spur the packaged breakfast baked goods market—which includes bagels, donuts, croissants and English muffins—to sales of $5 billion in 2017, according to “Packaged Breakfast Baked Goods: U.S. Market Trends,” a […]
Champs Chicken Launches Breakfast Menu
Breakfast is more than just an important meal in the day. For many grocery and convenience stores, it’s an important part of their sales. That’s according to Champs Chicken, which, to accommodate this growing daypart, now offers a complete breakfast menu lineup for its 520 locations. The Champs Chicken Breakfast program offers quick, easy-to-prepare recipes, […]
Quaker Oats Launching New Breakfast Products For 2014
The Quaker Oats Co., a subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc., says it is introducing a range of innovative products for the New Year. Three new oat-based innovations include Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola, Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cups and Quaker Real Medleys Cereal. • Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola, a first-of-its-kind hot cereal that delivers both Quaker […]
Hungry Jack Rolls Out New Seasonal Waffle And Pancake Mix Varieties
Hungry Jack is introducing new waffle and pancake mix varieties. The Hungry Jack Complete Belgian Waffle Mix and Hungry Jack seasonal pancake mix varieties—Complete Pumpkin Spice Flavored Pancake Mix, Complete Cinnamon Spice Flavored Pancake Mix and Easy Pack Funfetti Holiday Buttermilk Pancake Mix—are available nationwide. “During the holiday season, breakfast is the perfect time to […]
Red Diamond Rolls Single-Serve Coffee And Tea
Red Diamond, one of the three oldest coffee, tea and foodservice companies in the U.S. continuously operated by the same family, will offer its coffee and tea products in a single-serve format, leveraging LBP Manufacturing’s UpShot Solution. This next-generation “flow-through” technology offers the ideal single-serve experience, according to a news release. The unique filter features […]
Nature Valley Expands Beyond Traditional Granola Bars With New Products
Nature Valley is introducing two new products outside the traditional granola bar category: Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares and Nature Valley Protein Granola. Nature Valley’s new soft-baked oatmeal product and loose, bagged granola make it easier to enjoy the taste of Nature Valley on the go, the company says. “Consumers have been asking for different […]
Kellogg Reaches $4M Settlement In Mini-Wheats Litigation
A $4 million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit over Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats branded cereals. The following statement is being issued by Blood Hurst & O’Reardon LLP regarding the settlement: “Consumers alleged in the lawsuit that Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats cereal was falsely advertised to improve kids’ attentiveness, memory and other cognitive functions to a […]
Life Is Good, J.M. Smucker Co. Join Forces To Create Coffee Line
Lifestyle brand Life is Good has partnered with The J.M. Smucker Co. to create a new line of Life is Good coffee to retailers throughout North America. Life is Good coffee will be available beginning in late summer. Products will include Light Hearted, a light roast ground coffee; Happy Medium, a medium roast ground coffee; […]
