Mike And Ike, a candy brand of Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc., is introducing its new Mummy’s Mix for the 2012 Halloween season. “Ike created Halloween-themed artwork complete with a scary mummy on the front of the box,” a company news release says. “Mike picked the five most appropriate autumn colors from the vast fruit […]
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Pillsbury’s Seasonal Varieties, Baking Kits Available Now
Pillsbury has introduced seasonal varieties and baking kits: the Pillsbury Funfetti Halloween Brownie Pop Kit and Pillsbury Supreme Collection Cake Mixes. “The return of fall colors and flavors is always something we look forward to, and this year is no exception,” said Maribeth Badertscher, VP of corporate communications for The J.M. Smucker Co. “This year […]
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Jones Dairy Farm Rolls Out All Natural Turkey Sausage Patties
Jones Dairy Farm is introducing All Natural Golden Brown Turkey Sausage Patties to the company’s all natural precooked sausage product line, said Philip Jones, president. Made from an all natural recipe without the use of mechanically separated turkey meat, Jones turkey sausage patties contain no artificial ingredients, MSG, nitrites or nitrates, and has 0g trans […]
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Healthy Choice Introduces Baked Entrees
To meet consumers’ desires for better tasting, healthy comfort food, Healthy Choice is introducing a new line of Baked Entrees that deliver those classic comfort foods, without sacrificing on taste or nutrition. “Consumers are looking for delicious meals that replicate the comfort foods they know and love but also fit within their goals to lead […]
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Organic Varieties Added To Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad Line
Ready Pac Foods Inc. has introduced four new organic varieties to its Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad line. The three new single-serve Ready Pac Bistro Organic Bowl Salads include three vegetarian items, Orange Ginger Tofu, Zesty Harvest Grains, and Honey Mustard Spinach. Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad’s original product line includes 11 different recipes that […]
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FirstFruits Of Washington Introduces New ‘Sweetie’ Apple Variety
With the start of fall, apples are showing up in the produce aisle in a big way. Sweetie, an intensely sweet and crunchy new apple variety from FirstFruits of Washington, will be making an appearance at retail this month. First planted in New Zealand, Sweetie is now grown in Washington State by Broetje Orchards and […]
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Franklin Foods Launches Industry’s First Greek Cream Cheese
Franklin Foods has launched the industry’s first Greek Cream Cheese. Made with a combination of premium cream cheese and Greek Yogurt, Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese is produced with farm fresh milk and cream in Enosburg Falls, Vt., and satisfies consumer demand for foods that provide just the right balance of good nutrition and […]
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Kroger Introduces Simple Truth, Simple Truth Organic Brands
The Kroger Co. family of stores has announced the nationwide availability of its new Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands. Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic products are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients that some customers have said they do not want in their foods. Simple Truth Organic products are certified organic […]
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Nature Made Introduces Three New Products
Nature Made is introducing of three new product lines: VitaMelts, Full Strength Minis and Adult Gummies. These products, according to a news release, offer consumers vitamins that are smaller, tastier and easier to take. • VitaMelts: With Nature Made’s new delivery form, VitaMelts, there is no tablet or softgel to swallow. Instead, VitaMelts melt in […]
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Del Monte Unveils Fresh Avocado Pulp 4 Pack
Del Monte is now offering 100% Fresh Hass Avocado Pulp in a convenient 4 pack of 2-oz. cups. The new value-added Hass avocado product is available for national distribution. As fresh avocado consumption continues to increase, consumers are beginning to demand the fruit in an assortment of formats and on menus nationwide, according to a […]
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Consumers Help Choose New Budweiser Beers For ‘Project 12’ Pack
And then there were three. “Project 12” started in the early spring when Budweiser’s 12 brewmasters across America were asked to write a unique beer recipe worthy of the Budweiser name. After internal discussion and debate, six of the recipes were chosen to be brewed in small batches. Now, after a summer-long nationwide sampling effort […]
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Nestlé Rolls Out New Halloween Candy Varieties, Packs
Nestlé is introducing new Halloween candy novelties and packs. SweeTarts Skulls & Bones, Nestle Crunch Pumpkins, and Butterfinger Pumpkins offer a nod to the holiday. Nestlé’s largest candy variety bag on the market this year is new Wonka Trickster Treats. Chock full of Wonka favorites, such as SweeTarts Laffy Taffy, Gobstopper and Spree candy, fans […]
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Kellogg’s Debuts Special K Popcorn Chips
Kellogg’s has introduced new Special K Popcorn Chips. With two varieties that provide irresistible taste for popcorn lovers, Special K Popcorn Chips come in two varieties and are 120 calories per serving of 28 chips. “Indulging in nighttime cravings doesn’t mean you have to break the calorie bank,” said Lynne Vandeveer, senior director for Kellogg […]
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Tennessee Pride Introduces Premium Minis Hot Dogs And Buns
Odom’s Tennessee Pride is expanding its snack-sized product line from the breakfast category into the snack and lunch sections of supermarkets with new Premium Minis Hot Dogs and Buns. New Premium Minis are half the size of regular hot dogs, made from premium cuts of pork and beef, and come in a soft bun. Each […]
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Amstel Wheat Bottles Hit Shelves
Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer from Amsterdam, officially announced that Amstel Wheat Bier, a pure hefeweizen, is now available in bottles in select markets in the U.S. After launching in draught in seven markets in September 2011, fans of the beer now will be able to find Amstel Wheat on the shelves of […]
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New Bayer Migraine Formula Offers Triple-Action OTC Option
Bayer HealthCare’s Consumer Care Division is introducing Bayer Migraine Formula, an over-the-counter (OTC) medication designed to relieve migraine pain and accompanying symptoms—nausea, phonophobia (sound sensitivity) and photophobia (light sensitivity). The triple-action formula of aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine aims to target and alleviate tough migraine pain fast and effectively. Bayer Migraine Formula will be a welcome […]
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Krispy Kreme Debuts County Fair-Inspired Fare
Krispy Kreme® is taking your taste buds on a trip to the county fair with four new blue ribbon doughnuts and beverages. The new Caramel Apple Cake Doughnut and Cotton Candy Doughnut are available through Sept. 30 at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada locations. You can pair these tasty treats with a Krispy Kreme […]
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All-Star Speakers to Highlight LEAD Marketing Conference
Executives from Coca-Cola, Bozzuto’s, and Barilla America will highlight the agenda of all-star speakers at the 4th annual LEAD Marketing Conference, to be held Oct. 1-3 at the Westin O’Hare in Chicago. Special educational workshops on retail technology and marketing will be held just prior to the start of the conference. LEAD, hosted by the […]
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FaVe Debuts Line Of All-Natural Juices At The Fresh Market
In response to the growing U.S. diet and obesity crisis, the FaVe Juice Co. is launching FaVe, an all-natural blend of 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices, at all locations of The Fresh Market. FaVe comes in three flavors: Strawberry-Banana-Kiwi, Blueberry-Pomegranate-Goji and Orange-Tangerine-Pineapple. The Fresh Market, a grocer with locations across the Midwest, East Coast […]
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Caribou Coffee To Partner With Chicago’s Jewel-Osco
Caribou Coffee Co. Inc., the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse retailer in the United States, plans to expand its retail and commercial footprint in the Chicagoland area by teaming up with Jewel-Osco, the city’s market-leading grocery chain. To kick-off this partnership, Caribou Coffee opened its first retail location within Jewel-Osco’s Barrington store last week, with […]