California strawberry peak season is officially here, according to the California Strawberry Commission. California strawberries are available year-round; March through August mark the peak season. Eighty-eight percent of the strawberries in the United States are grown in California. They’re grown by more than 500 family farmers. “California strawberry farmers consider food safety their top priority,” […]
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PEEPS Introduces Rainbow Pops, Dipped Chocolate Mousse Chicks
PEEPS® fans can enjoy a rainbow of fluffy fun with the new PEEPS Rainbow Pop. A delicious display of marshmallow PEEPS Chicks are available in four individual colors and vertically nestled on a stick in one package. This imaginative new rainbow treat includes a yellow, green, pink and blue chick featured on a lollipop stick. […]
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Aladdin Adds Insulated To-Go Containers To Adult Lunch Offering
Aladdin, a brand of Pacific Market International (PMI), introduces the newest addition to its Adult Lunch collection: the Insulated To-Go Food Containers. Available in two sizes, both are reusable versions of iconic to-go deli containers. But the resemblance stops there—the Aladdin version is reusable and designed to easily transport hot or cold meals from home […]
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AMI Foundation: Red, Processed Meats Safe Components Of Balanced Diet
A new study in today’s Archives of Internal Medicine tries to predict the future risk of death from cancer or cardiovascular disease by relying on notoriously unreliable self-reporting about what was eaten and obtuse methods to apply statistical analysis to the data. That’s according to the American Meat Institute (AMI) Foundation. “This imprecise approach is […]
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Study: Consumers Will Pay More For A ‘Made In The U.S.A’ Label
New research published in the Journal of International Marketing shows that consumers are willing to pay a premium for products made in countries with favorable reputations. “Our findings show that consumers not only prefer and assign a higher value to branded products from a country of origin with a favorable country image but also are […]
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2012 Southern California Profile: Supervalu’s Klug Talks Hyper-Local, Diversity
[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2012 Southern California Profile originally ran in the March 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print. [/gn_note] The marketplace is constantly evolving, and nowhere is that more evident than in Southern California. Sue Klug, president […]
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Moo & Oink Reintroduces 20 Food Products
Twenty of the most popular Moo & Oink food products were reintroduced to Chicago and Northwest Indiana grocers at the annual Dutch Farms 2012 food show held last month at The Holiday Inn Convention Center in Tinley Park, Ill. The iconic characters Moo & Oink attended the show and made their official debut as the […]
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Valli Produce to Open Fifth Location
Valli Produce International Fresh Market, with four locations in Illinois, will open its fifth store this spring in Rockford. Its current locations include Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Glendale Heights and Loves Park. “We are optimistic about the future,” said Alfredo Presta, one of the three founders of the company. “Our focus is on increasing sales […]
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Papa Murphy’s Rolls Out Mini Murph Make ‘N’ Bake Pizza Kit
National take ‘n’ bake pizza chain Papa Murphy’s is showing its playful side with the launch of the Mini Murph™ Make ‘N’ Bake Pizza Kit. All of Papa Murphy’s craveable quality, freshness and flavor are now available inside a kid-sized pizza box adorned with “Murph,” the company’s cute, new mini chef. Once opened at home, […]
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Integrated Cinco De Mayo Program Kicks Off California Avocado Season
With 81 million pounds of avocados forecast to be consumed for Cinco de Mayo festivities, the event is shaping up to move even more fruit than February’s “Big Game.” The California Avocado Commission (CAC) plans to kick off its spring-through-early-fall season with a strong Cinco de Mayo program that integrates consumer advertising, public relations outreach, […]
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Molson Coors Introducing Iced-Tea Beer
Molson Coors Brewing Co. plans to introduce beer products flavored with iced tea and citrus in a bid to build its market share. Executives of Denver, Colo.-based Molson Coors discussed ice tea-flavored beer and other new products at a meeting with analysts earlier this week. The Wall Street Journal reports that “Coors Light Iced T” […]
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Temkin International Now Offering Quad Seal Bags
Temkin International is introducing a new Quad Seal Bag for the ultimate product presentation. Sealed on all four sides, the Quad Seal Bags have a crisp, reinforced structure allowing them to sit upright without losing their shape. Side seals also provide uninterrupted space on all sides of the bag for graphics, text and labels; or […]
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Fresh Market Vetting Local Food Products At Open House
Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market will hold an open house for local vendors to showcase their products from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro. Growers and manufacturers can introduce their “retail-ready products” to The Fresh Market and learn about the company’s process for selecting, promoting and selling local products […]
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Campbell’s To Phase Out Toxic Chemical BPA From Cans
After months of pressure from consumer, public health and concerned parents’ organizations, Campbell’s Soup Co. has announced that it will phase out the use of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in its can linings. However, the company has not provided a timeline or identify what alternative can-lining materials it will use. Exposure to BPA, […]
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Quaker Rolls Out Packaged Oatmeal Cookies
Since creating the Quaker Oat Cake recipe more than 100 years ago, Quaker Oats has long been a key ingredient of oatmeal cookies baked in kitchens across the country. Inspired by the goodness of whole grain oats for more than 130 years, The Quaker Oats Co., a division of PepsiCo, is introducing a new line […]
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Glory Foods Reintroduces Sensibly Seasoned Lower Sodium Line
Columbus, Ohio-based Glory Foods Inc. has reintroduced its lower sodium product line, Sensibly Seasoned. All Glory Foods Sensibly Season-Lower Sodium products have met the American Heart Association food criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol for healthy people over 2 years of age and display the heart-check mark on each can. The Sensibly Seasoned-Lower Sodium product […]
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Pear Bureau Northwest Holds Seasonal Display Contest
Reminding retailers and consumers alike that pears are a fresh choice during the winter months, Pear Bureau Northwest is holding a nationwide display contest to encourage retailers to creatively promote U.S.A.Pears. Independent retailers participating in the Winter Festival Display Contest will maintain a winter-themed pear display in their stores for a minimum of two weeks […]
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Just Bare Introduces Chicken For Deli, Frozen Categories
Just Bare® chicken, a nationally distributed brand of premium, natural, antibiotic-free products, has expanded its line to the deli and frozen retail categories. Featuring attributes like “no animal by-products,” a commitment to carbon reduction, and third-party animal humane certification under the American Humane Certified® Farm Program, Just Bare appeals to consumers who want simply raised […]
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‘Just Jane’ Treats Hit Shelves at Ralphs, Bristol Farms
For more than 20 years, Jane Lockhart, owner and founder of Sweet Lady Jane, has delighted the taste buds of her loyal customers with only the finest desserts made from the highest quality ingredients. With two retail stores in West Hollywood and Santa Monica, Jane now has exciting plans to enable many more to indulge […]
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Bumble Bee Foods Unveils 2012 BeeWell for Life Program
San Diego-based Bumble Bee Foods has unveiled an upgrade to this year’s BeeWell for Life®, the leading North American seafood brand’s signature interactive health and wellness program. BeeWell for Life(TM) is designed to help consumers lead a more healthful lifestyle using the dedicated resource website www.BeeWellForLife.com. The program offers consumers the chance to earn points […]