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Little Debbie Introduces Cosmic Cupcakes
Little Debbie snacks, maker Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Rolls, Honey Buns and Cosmic Brownies, is launching a new product: Little Debbie Cosmic Cupcakes. The chocolate cakes are filled with creme and topped with chocolaty frosting and candy-coated chocolate chips. “Little Debbie Cosmic Cupcakes are light years ahead of anything else on the market today,” said […]
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Minute Maid Rolls Out Liquid Water Enhancer With Real Fruit Juice
The Coca-Cola Co. is introducing Minute Maid Drops, made with real fruit juice and available in four flavors: Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Mango Tropical and Raspberry Lemonade. Each bottle makes approximately 28 servings and can be resealed until the next use. “Adding Minute Maid Drops to our diverse portfolio of juices and juice drinks demonstrates our […]
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Mrs. Freshley’s Introduces Cinnamon Coffee Cakes
Mrs. Freshley’s, an award-winning brand of snack cakes and pastries from Flowers Foods, is expanding its product portfolio with new Cinnamon Coffee Cakes. The cinnamon-flavored cakes are available across the nation, starting Feb. 3. Joining an extensive line of snack cakes and pastries, Mrs. Freshley’s Cinnamon Coffee Cakes are available in 3.4-oz. two-count, single-serve packs and can be found in supermarkets, convenience stores and vending […]
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Stonyfield Rolls Out New Flavors, Enhances Greek Yogurt Line
Stonyfield has introduced two new flavors—Black Cherry and Cafe Latte—and is making its line of organic Greek yogurt with a creamier texture and enhanced flavor. Stonyfield Greek is made without the use of pesticides, GMOs, artificial hormones and antibiotics. “Greek yogurt makes an excellent snack with its high protein content and moderate calorie count, and […]
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New Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Now Available Nationwide
Just in time for the Big Game on Sunday, Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups is making its nationwide debut, adding a dose of Butterfinger to the classic chocolate and peanut butter cup. Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups is available now at major retailers nationwide. Showing how “the cup just got crunchy,” Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups feature a […]
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Nathan’s Famous Grows Snack Line
Inventure Foods has expanded its licensed Nathan’s Famous snack food line with the addition of Bacon & Cheddar Crunchy Crinkle Fries. The new flavor is currently available in vending, convenience and grocery stores nationwide in 1.125-, 2.0- and 3.5-oz. bags with a suggested retail price of $1.00-$2.49 per package. Bacon & Cheddar Crunchy Crinkle Fries […]
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EVOL Foods Introduces New Products To Frozen Entree Category
EVOL Foods, Boulder-based maker of new-age frozen meals, burritos and snacks, is launching two new product lines: MultiServe Skillet Meals and Lean & Fit single-serve meals. These new products further round out EVOL’s growing product portfolio while still remaining committed to providing convenient, clean food made with real ingredients that taste great, according to the […]
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Samuel Adams Releases Rebel IPA Nationwide
After countless test batches in Samuel Adams’ Boston-based nanobrewery, the brewers say they are ready to share Samuel Adams Rebel IPA with drinkers across the country. Rebel IPA is a West Coast-style IPA brewed to maximize the aromatics and flavors of five of the brewers’ favorite American hops from the Pacific Northwest, according to Samuel […]
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Blue Bell Kicks Off New Year With New I Love Chocolate Flavor
Blue Bell is launching a new limited-edition flavor to kick off 2014. I Love Chocolate ice cream is now available in stores and is a milk chocolate ice cream combined with dark chocolate-filled chocolate hearts, chocolate-coated cake pieces and a chocolate icing swirl. “This is our first new flavor of the year,” said Carl Breed, […]
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Two New Oreo Flavors Will Hit Shelves Next Month
Original Oreos will soon have company in the cookie aisle. The brand is releasing two new flavors: Cookie Dough and Marshmallow Crispy. Both will be available for a limited time starting Feb. 3. Oreo, a brand of Mondelez International, premiered its television commercial during the Grammys on Sunday for the newest flavors and revealed a […]
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Snyder’s Of Hanover Enters Flavored Corn Snacks Category
Snyder’s of Hanover has launched Korn Krunchers, a new line of boldly flavored corn snacks. Available in three flavors, the bite-sized crunchy snacks are baked and seasoned to deliver big, bold taste and a light, crispy texture, according to the company. “We pride ourselves on staying on the cutting edge of consumer-desired snack trends,” said […]
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RiceSelect Introduces Healthy Blends Incorporating Chia, Jalapeños, Mushrooms
RiceSelect is introducing three varieties to its product lineup. Incorporating RiceSelect’s proprietary Texmati and arborio rice, the new selections are packed with healthy additions like chia, jalapeños and mushrooms and provide an inspiring alternative to the typical side dish, according to Alvin, Texas-based RiceSelect. Royal Blend with Chia is nutritious combination of Texmati Light Brown, […]
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Mike And Ike, Hot Tamales Valentine’s Day Candies Available Now
Limited edition Valentine’s Day varieties from Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales candy are on shelves now. Products include Mike and Ike Passion Mix and Hot Tamales Cinnamon candy with special Hottie Valentine’s Day graphics. These recipes were created by Chef Jamie Geller as part of her recent alliance with the candy brands. Mike and Ike […]
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Morton Salt Refreshing Brand This Year As Iconic Salt Girl Turns 100
Morton Salt is launching a year-long campaign in honor of the Morton Salt Girl, who marks her 100th year as the face of the brand in 2014. Morton Salt also is refreshing its brand this year by updating its logo and introducing a new packaging design system. “This is a milestone year for Morton Salt,” […]
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Whole Foods Debuting ‘Dark Rye’ TV Series Tonight On Pivot
Whole Foods Market and Pivot, Participant Media’s TV network targeting Millennials, is launching a television series called “Dark Rye.” The first episode, hosted by Kirk Lombard, a Bay Area fisherman and forager, airs at 9:30 p.m. (ET) tonight. Dark Rye was created as an online magazine by Whole Foods Market in 2012. The publication, through […]
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Hunt Brothers Debuts Limited-Time-Offer Pizza
Hunt Brothers Pizza is introducing a limited-time-offer pizza just in time for the Big Game. The specialty pizza, Italian Meats, includes Hunt Brothers Pizza’s original rising fresh crust, topped with a signature sauce and layered with slices of Italian-style ham, salami, big pepperoni and 100 percent mozzarella cheese. This also is the first time that […]
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Top 2014 Specialty Food Trends Unveiled
The specialty food industry is once again leading the charge in new trends and flavors, all on display at the Winter Fancy Food Show, which wrapped up Monday in California. A panel of trendspotters named chocolate teas, seaweed chips and truffle ketchup as just a few of the products that were all part of a […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts, WhiteWave To Introduce Dunkin’ Coffee Creamers At Grocery
Dunkin’ Donuts and WhiteWave Foods have announced a licensing agreement to introduce Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers at grocery outlets nationwide. Available in the refrigerated dairy section of select grocery outlets and club stores, Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers are made with real milk and cream as a companion for coffee. WhiteWave Foods, a leader in coffee […]
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Pastry Smart Introduces Jack Crisps Brand
Pastry Smart LLC has debuted Jack Crisps, an all-natural cracker cheese crisp. “Our focus is to provide retailers with unique and all-natural specialty items that add value on the shelf and increase customer satisfaction,” said Mark Ainsworth, Pastry Smart founder and CEO. “We are excited to introduce Jack Crisps, nationwide, as a new brand with […]