The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC is launching the Stop & Shop Prescription Savings Card. The Stop & Shop Prescription Savings Card is not insurance, but offers discounts for prescriptions and personalized savings throughout the store on products customers need to stay healthy, according to the company. “Stop & Shop recognizes the difficulties many […]
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FoodLink Showcases ‘Item,’ WMS Services
FoodLink, which began about 12 years ago to help retailers connect with their fresh foods suppliers, is offering a number of new services. In fact, the Los Gatos, Calif.-based company took home the “Best New Food Safety Product” award for its item-level tracking solution at the United Fresh Produce Association’s annual convention in San Diego […]
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Cracker Jack Launching Two New Flavors, Modernized Prizes And More
In celebration of its 120th anniversary, the Cracker Jack brand from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division is introducing new flavors, more peanuts and modern prizes. “After 120 years, we knew it was the right time for the Cracker Jack brand to modernize to really suit the changing snacking preferences among our biggest fans—while still remaining true to […]
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More Latino Shoppers Use Mobile As Shopping Tool Than General Shoppers
U.S. smartphone penetration is approximately 57 percent so it’s no surprise that consumers are using their phones to assist with shopping needs. What’s interesting is 16 percent of Hispanic shoppers are using their mobile device to make purchases compared to 12 percent of general market shoppers. This was revealed in the latest issue of “The […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo ‘Unwraps Innovation’ With Record Attendance
NCA-sponsored show ends today in Chicago The National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago ends today. This year’s “Unwrap Innovation” show, which began Tuesday, drew record crowds, according to NCA President Larry Graham. The Shelby Report’s Geoff Welch has been at Chicago’s McCormick Place all week covering the big event. Check […]
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Frieda’s Launches New Label For Champagne Grapes
Frieda’s Champagne Grapes, with a new green and purple label, are available for pre-booking. Packed in a 16/1-lb. clamshell to protect the fruit, Frieda’s will have supplies of Champagne Grapes beginning in July. “Frieda’s new label stands out in your grape displays, which makes it easier for consumers to find them and pick them up,” […]
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Snikiddy To Preview New Individual-Size Bags At Snacks & Sweets Expo
Snikiddy will introduce 1.5-oz. bags of Snikiddy All-Natural Baked Fries and Eat Your Vegetables at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago next week, May 21-23. The new smaller, portion-controlled bags will be available in Snikiddy’s most popular flavors, including All-Natural Baked Fries Cheddar Cheese, Sea Salt and Hot & Spicy, and Eat Your Vegetables […]
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United Fresh 2013 Attendees Recognize Best New Products
Attendees of the United Fresh Produce Association’s annual convention and expo in San Diego cast their votes Wednesday and recognized this year’s New Product Awards in five categories. More than 30 fresh fruit and vegetable innovations competed in the categories of Best New Food Safety Solution, Best New Fruit Product, Best New Packaging, Best New […]
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MorningStar Farms Debuts Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger
MorningStar Farms is introducing its Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger, packed with chickpeas and vegetables. “The Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger is a bold addition to the MorningStar Farms’ lineup of meatless burgers,” says Michael Allen, president of Kellogg Frozen Food. “And with hearty, delicious chickpea recipes gaining popularity, we are excited to be bringing the brand’s […]
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Oscar Mayer’s New Products Include The Bacon Dog
Oscar Mayer said earlier this week that it will soon begin rolling out its five new hot dog products—including the Bacon Dog. Beginning in June, consumers will be able to purchase the Bacon Dog—the first bacon hot dog on the market, according to Oscar Mayer. It is made with hardwood-smoked, authentic Oscar Mayer bacon. “No […]
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Baskin-Robbins Launches First Retail Freezer Bar Product
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has launched a new line of shelf-stable sherbet flavored freezer bars, which are rolling out at major national retailers this spring. Baskin-Robbins’ Sherbet Flavored Freezer Bars are the first freezer bar treat from Baskin-Robbins that guests can purchase at participating supermarkets and drug stores nationwide. […]
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Cheesy Curls Snack Hitting Shelves This Fall
Southern Recipe, produced by Rudolph Foods, is launching Cheesy Jalapeño Curls. Southern Recipe is adding this product to its family of snack selections as a way to expand choices for consumers who are looking for convenient snacks with distinct flavor, according to a news release. This is an extension to the Southern Recipe family of […]
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Green Giant Fresh Adds Avocados To Product Line
Green Giant Fresh has added avocados to its line of fresh fruits, vegetables and value-added meal solutions. In association with C.H. Robinson Co. Inc., Green Giant Fresh will start shipping fresh avocados to retailers nationwide in late May. Branded with the Green Giant icon, the new avocado product line will be available year-round through C.H. […]
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Kraft Foods Group Reports Revenue Growth In Q1
Kraft Foods Group Inc. has reported solid first quarter 2013 results driven by significant productivity gains and overhead cost savings as well as top-line growth fueled by new products and increased investments in marketing. “We’re off to a solid start,” said Tony Vernon, CEO of Kraft. “Our first quarter results reflect strong returns on our […]
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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; […]
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Bumble Bee Rolls Out MSC-Certified ‘Wild Selections’ Products
Bumble Bee Foods is introducing Wild Selections, a new high-quality branded line of products certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Wild Selections will support World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) efforts to protect marine life and expand sustainable fishing practices globally and help build continued awareness of […]
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Pastry Smart Introduces ‘Miettes de Pain’ Organic Brioche Bread
Pastry Smart LLC has launched its latest organic and American Humane Certified brioche bread, Miettes de Pain. The bread is available in Whole Foods Market stores throughout Northern California and Reno. An exclusive brand for Whole Foods Market, Miettes de Pain is a line of French-inspired handcrafted brioche breads—light, airy and rich with the flavors […]
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Whataburger Enters Retail Market With Condiments At H-E-B
Whataburger is launching into retail sales by bottling its line of condiments—Fancy Ketchup, Spicy Ketchup and Original Mustard. The products will be available exclusively at all Texas and Mexico H-E-B stores this summer. H-E-B also will add a new product based on Whataburger’s iconic brand called Whatafries. H-E-B will carry both of Whataburger’s ketchup varieties, […]
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Bosco Syrup Introduces First New Flavor In Nearly A Decade
For the first time in nearly a decade, Bosco is launching a new flavor: Bosco Mocha. Bosco Mocha is made with real coffee extract and cocoa. Bosco is debuting its new flavor in more than 530 Walmart stores in 12 eastern states including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, […]
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Sprout Foods Adds Industry-First Toddler Snacks To Organic Food Line
Sprout Foods, which offers chef-created, wholesome and organic baby and toddler foods, unveiled 22 new products and improved packaging to its line of meals and snacks last month at Natural Foods Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. The additions include industry-first toddler snacks and new Stage 3 textured breakfasts, entrees and snacks for babies. All of […]