Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar will soon be available in a new, easy-to-use flip-top dispenser, featuring Quick Dissolve Sugar and Pourable Brown Sugar. Domino Foods Inc., a leader in the sugar category, has previously been credited with introducing the Domino Sugar 4-lb. canister into the marketplace. By mid-November, the new flip-top package redesign will be […]
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Posted in, National, West
Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has appointed three new commissioners who will each serve a three-year term. Peggy Grover of BenchMark Potato in Rexburg; Ritchey Toevs, a grower residing in Aberdeen; and Tommy Brown of Lamb Weston in Pocatello were formally sworn in at the IPC’s October commission meeting in Sun Valley. The commissioners were […]
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Convenience Retailers ‘Fuel’ The Capitol Christmas Tree
Convenience retailers from the Northwest to the East Coast are providing the fuel and refreshments for the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree caravan as it travels on its 25-day trip from Washington State to Washington, D.C. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is serving as a lead sponsor of the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree and […]
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Hiland Dairy Debuts Festive-Flavored Milks For The Holidays
Hiland Dairy is introducing four holiday-inspired flavored milks, including Chocolate Mint, Pumpkin Spice, Red Velvet and Snickerdoodle. These new flavors are perfect cold, warm or as a creamer for coffee and tea and can even be incorporated into many holiday recipes, according to Hiland. “We wanted to offer our customers a festive, sweet treat to […]
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Red Robin Releases Steak Fries At Grocery Retail
For more than 40 years, Red Robin restaurants have served signature Bottomless Steak Fries. Now, a frozen version of those fries—Red Robin’s Seasoned Steak Fries—are available in the grocery retail sector. The fries are available in frozen food aisles nationwide, prepared with Red Robin Seasoning Salt. Red Robin’s first product for retail distribution, the take-home […]
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Sparkling Fruit(2)O Goes National With Dr Pepper Snapple As Dist. Partner
Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SDBC) is partnering with Dr Pepper Snapple Group on the national launch of SDBC’s new Sparkling Fruit(2)O fruit flavored water. SDBC says Sparkling Fruit(2)O offers taste in balance—subtle, simple fruit flavors consumers love, recognize and can pronounce, balanced with sparkling, pure and refreshing water; no calories, sugar, carbohydrates or caffeine. Following […]
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U.S. Beer Consumption Is Up; Rising Demand For Higher-Priced Offerings
The beer industry saw gains in both dollar and volume in 2012 after a three-year downturn. Well-marketed new products and slight improvements in the unemployment rate contributed to the beer industry’s overall growth. Although the second half of the year didn’t fare as well from an economic standpoint, the industry was still able to see […]
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DeLallo Rolls Out SaladSavors
DeLallo has introduced five salad topping combinations conveniently packaged for the produce department’s refrigerated section. SaladSavors include a featured specialty cheese with a combination of complementary flavors. The product is portioned to accompany one bag of lettuce. “Great food is one of the simplest pleasures of every day, but it’s hard to find time,” says […]
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New Sun-Maid Products Attract New Consumers
Don’t let the yellow sun that appears behind the iconic Sun-Maid girl fool you—California-based Sun-Maid raisin and dried fruit products are available year round. In fact, the company has a number of new products rolling out, particularly for the holiday season. “We have a lot of exciting new products,” Sun-Maid Marketing Director Jackie Grazier told […]
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Store Brands Play Major Role In Retailer Brand-Building
by Rick Rusch For The Shelby Report Private label or store brand foods have grown explosively. No news there! Private label food and beverage sales surpassed $98 billion in the United States in 2011, according to Packaged Facts figures from October 2012. Take a quick look at the facts: • Between 2006 and 2009, private […]
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Baloian Farms Introduces Seasoned Squash Product
Baloian Farms has introduced a first of its kind, value-added product in the fresh vegetable category featuring yellow and green squash with a seasoning packet included. The new product is expected to drive a higher margin and new sales in the vegetable category year round. Each individually wrapped tray includes a mix of three fresh […]
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Safety Of Personal Information In Loyalty Programs Worry Many Consumers
Enrollment in loyalty programs is on the rise across all retail categories, but soaring participation in retailer loyalty programs does not necessarily translate to “genuine” loyalty, and relevant communications are increasingly essential in loyalty engagement. However, recent Mintel research finds that consumers also are concerned about privacy when weighing whether or not to sign up […]
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Unified Grocers Holds Newly Designed Fall ‘Sell-abration’ In California
Unified Grocers combined its Expo and Extravaganza this fall in a new show experience designed to drive sales through the holidays and beyond. The show was held Oct. 23-24 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Unified’s new Sell-abration event is dedicated solely to products and to moving cases at retail. This mid-sized show featured a […]
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Dasani Sparkling Coming Soon
Bottled water brand Dasani will soon roll out Dasani Sparkling Water Beverage: water with a hint of flavor, and bubbles. Dasani Sparkling is unsweetened, has zero calories, is lightly carbonated and infused with natural flavors. It comes in four flavors: Lime, Lemon, Berry and Apple as well as an unflavored variety. Dasani Sparkling is the […]
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Honey Stinger Enters Youth Market With Kids’ Organic Waffles
Honey Stinger, a leading manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, is rolling out Kids’ Organic Waffles, now available across the country at grocers and specialty retailers. “We often hear from our customers that it’s nearly impossible to keep a stock of Honey Stinger Waffles in the pantry because their kids are always eating them,” says Rich […]
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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 […]
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Ben & Jerry’s Launches Ron Burgundy ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’ Flavor
Ben & Jerry’s is rolling out its newest limited-batch ice cream flavor, “Scotchy Scotch Scotch.” Created in honor of Ron Burgundy, the fictional TV news anchor with a penchant for all things scotch, the flavor is a concoction of butterscotch ice cream with ribbons of butterscotch swirl. “Scotchy Scotch Scotch is a delicious ice cream […]
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Mars Associates Volunteer With Habitat Topeka Prior To Plant Opening
Mars Chocolate North America’s manufacturing plant in Topeka is scheduled to open later this year and, earlier this month, approximately 50 Mars associates participated in the Mars Volunteer Program by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Topeka to build a home. The effort was part of M&M’S effort to “M’Prove America,” a program designed to […]
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Pepperidge Farm Adds Bite-Sized Pastry Cups To Pastry Line
As the holiday season approaches, Pepperidge Farm is introducing Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Cups. A miniature version of the Puff Pastry Shells, these versatile pastries provide a blank canvas for creative entertainers to serve up dishes in perfect bite-sized portions, according to Pepperidge Farm. Pre-formed and ready-to-bake, Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Cups “rise” during 20 […]
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StarKist Introduces Ranch Single-Serve Tuna Creations
StarKist Co. has launched its new Ranch-flavored Tuna Creations as the latest member of the single-serve tuna pouch family. Seasoned with buttermilk and herbs, the new Ranch variety, which is 80 calories per pouch, joins the company’s current line of seasoned Tuna Creations pouches: Lemon Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, Herb & Garlic and Hickory Smoked. […]