Friends Fun Wine says it continues to pioneer the “fun wine” category with two new additions to its line of low-alcohol, low-calorie wines—Cabernet Coffee Espresso and Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino. Cabernet Coffee Espresso features the flavor of fresh cabernet grapes, espresso coffee and a hint of chocolate, while Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino features sweet Chardonnay grapes […]
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Posted in, Center Store, National
New Limited-Edition Hawaiian Punch Dum Dums Available Now
Dum Dums is rolling out two limited-edition flavors from Hawaiian Punch: Fruit Juicy Red and Polar Blast are two of the 16 Dum Dums flavors available in specially marked bags for a limited time only. The new flavors deliver the same bold and unique taste that Hawaiian Punch is known for and can be easily […]
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Aiya Rolls Out Matcha To Go Single-Serve Sticks
With the popularity of Matcha green tea on the rise in the U.S., Aiya America, the world leader in harvesting and distributing Matcha green tea, is debuting its single-serve, portable Matcha tea. Matcha To Go single-serving sticks blend ultra-fine Matcha powder with dietary fiber for a smooth, creamy and healthful beverage. It requires no sifting […]
Posted in, New Products, Southeast
Front Porch Launches New Southern-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors
Front Porch Carolina Churned Ice Cream has added two more flavors to its Southern-inspired ice cream lineup: Charleston Sea Salt Caramel and Caroline’s Coffee & Caramel. The two new flavors, along with the rest of the Front Porch family, are available in pints in select grocers’ freezers and scooped at the classic ice cream parlor […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
Johnsonville Expands C-Store Grab-And-Go Options With Sausage & Gravy Stuffed Biscuits
Johnsonville has rolled out its new Sausage & Gravy Stuffed Biscuits for grab-and-go food service venues. These hand-held sandwiches are ideal for breakfast and snacking, creating more menu opportunity for convenience stores, C&U, B&I, hotels, sports venues and anywhere snacks are sold, according to Wisconsin-based Johnsonville. The new hand-held biscuits have a flaky buttermilk crust […]
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United Fresh And NACS Partner To Focus On Driving Produce Sales
United Fresh Produce Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) have formed a new partnership to identify best practices that can be shared across the industry to assist convenience store operators in developing their own fresh produce supply chains and in-store management. A new task force of members of both groups met during […]
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Tropical Flavor Summer Edition Red Bull Available Exclusively At 7-Eleven
7-Eleven Inc. says it’s giving new “wings” to customers this summer by offering an exclusive, limited-edition Red Bull flavor. The Red Bull Summer Edition will be available July and August at 7-Eleven stores across the U.S. and Canada, providing the effect of Red Bull Energy Drink with the new flavor of tropical fruits. In a […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
R.J. Reynolds To Begin National Distribution Of Company’s First E-Cig
R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. will expand distribution of its VUSE Digital Vapor Cigarette nationally beginning June 23. Selected retail outlets across the country will be carrying VUSE as of that date, and additional stores will be added to the distribution throughout the rest of the year. “We are proud to expand our distribution of VUSE […]
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Top 10 Showcase Products From GMDC’s 2014 HBW Conference Revealed
After a competitive showcase event featuring advanced technology for participating attendees, the Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has unveiled the Top 10 Scanned Showcase Products at this year’s Health Beauty Wellness (HBW) Marketing Conference. The 2014 HBW Conference was held in Orlando, Fla., at the Orlando World Center Marriott, May 29-June 2. The showcase room […]
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United Fresh New Product Award Winners Showcase Innovation, Creativity
Attendees of the United Fresh Produce Association’s annual convention and expo in Chicago this week cast their votes throughout the show for fresh produce innovation and recognized this year’s New Product Awards in five categories. More than 40 fresh fruit and vegetable innovations competed in the categories of Best New Food Safety Solution, Best New […]
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Private Label Groceries Continue To Grow In Popularity
More shoppers are purchasing private label (store brand) products this year compared to last year, according to a recent study of more than 6,200 consumers by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. The study revealed that 98 percent of shoppers purchase private label food or cleaning products at least some of […]
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Boar’s Head Brand Enters Hummus Category
Boar’s Head Brand, one of the nation’s leading providers of premium delicatessen products, is introducing Boar’s Head Hummus. The new line of gluten-free and all-natural hummus is available nationwide starting this month. Boar’s Head launches the line with four varieties: Traditional, Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Pine Nut and Roasted Chipotle Pepper Hummus. “With a portfolio […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Litehouse Expands OPA Line
Following what it calls the most successful launch in the brand’s history, Litehouse Foods, a salad dressing, dip, herb and cheese company, is adding to its OPA by Litehouse line of Greek yogurt salad dressings. The three new items pull from global flavor inspirations to add interesting and palate-pleasing flavors to the line of traditional favorites, […]
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Van Holten’s Now Bottling Pickle Juice
Van Holten’s is now bottling pickle juice. Pickleback—Real Pickle Brine is a 32-oz. bottle of dill pickle brine for use as a shot chaser or cocktail mixer. “We are using real honest pickle brine,” said Van Holten’s President Steve Byrnes.“This is the same stuff we’ve been making for over 100 years using our original recipe. […]
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Hershey Brings Back Full-Size Krackel Bar
Krackel Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice Bar is no longer just a miniature candy treat. For the first time in nearly 20 years, The Hershey Co.’s Krackel Milk Chocolate with Crisped Rice Bar is back as a full-size offering. The candy bar, which has only been available in Hershey’s Miniatures Assortment bags, is now available […]
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Sofi Finalists For Best New Product 2014 Revealed
Crunchy capers from Sicily, lentil rice crispbread from East Hampton, N.Y., and grapefruit lilac water from Westfield, Mass., have made the finalists list for the Specialty Food Association’s sofi Award for Outstanding New Product of 2014. In all, there were 459 entries for the New Product Award. A national panel of specialty food professionals tasted […]
Posted in, Midwest, New Products
Kellogg Co. Rolls Out New Cereals, Expands Snack And Frozen Lineup
Kellogg’s is launching two new cereals made with whole grains and expanding its snack and frozen foods lineup. New Kellogg’s Jif Peanut Butter cereal is made with real Jif peanut butter. It has 100 calories and 8g of whole grains, along with 11 vitamins and minerals. New Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes cereal features fun graham-flavored […]
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Wonka Confectionary Brand Introduces Peel-A-Pop Frozen Treats
Wonka is rolling out its latest innovation: Wonka Peel-a-Pop frozen treats. The dessert pops look like and peel like bananas but, in true Wonka form, the peels are edible, according to the brand. Now available in freezer aisles nationwide, the dessert pops are available in two flavors, Vanilla Banana and Vanilla Grape. “At Wonka, making […]
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Survey: American Appetite For Organic Breaks Through $35B Mark
American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet. In fact, sales of organic products in the U.S. jumped to $35.1 billion in 2013, up 11.5 percent from the previous year’s $31.5 billion and the fastest growth rate in five years, according to the latest survey on the organic industry from the Organic […]
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Almond Dream Now Available In 24-oz. Tubs
Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt is now available in a 24-oz. tub, ideal for multi-serve occasions. Made from real almonds, and no genetically engineered ingredients, it is high in calcium, contains live and active cultures and is gluten, lactose and soy free. “Our Almond Dream non-dairy yogurt single-serve container has been very well-received by customers. The […]