Convenience Store News In Brief… The National Association of Convenience Stores reports that Los Angeles-based Purple is out to change the way consumers purchase gasoline by delivering fuel to parked vehicles. The startup, backed by Uber co-founder Oscar Salazar, is expanding to San Francisco and introducing overnight delivery. In Los Angeles, Purple charges $3.79 per […]
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Side Delights Gourmet Petites Adds To Small Potato Lineup
The Side Delights Gourmet Petites brand has been a standout in the petite fresh potato category since it launched and earned the PMA Impact Award for Excellence in Packaging in 2014. Now, the line is growing with consumer demand and retailer requests, according to the company. Side Delights Gourmet Petites is adding Sweet Fingerlings and […]
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Coffee-Mate Offers Limited Edition Star Wars Flavors, Bottles
Coffee-mate has introduced two limited edition flavors as well as five collectible bottles featuring “Star Wars” characters. Espresso Chocolate Darth Vader is available in a bottle that features the brand’s first-ever black cap and Spiced Latte is available in a Chewbacca bottle. For a limited time, French Vanilla is available in an R2-D2 bottle, hazelnut […]
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Coborn’s Builds Gluten-Free Bakery, Products Begin Hitting Stores This Week
Coborn’s Inc. has built a gluten-free bakery “from scratch” to meet the demand for fresh, gluten-free bakery treats at its 50 midwestern supermarkets and its online delivery company, CobornsDelivers. The bakery is housed on the Coborn’s corporate campus across from the company’s central bakery and has begun production of 20 specialty bakery treats. Go here to […]
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Land O’Lakes Introduces European Style Butter
Land O’Lakes is adding to its line of dairy products with the launch of new Land O’Lakes European Style Butter, now available in select markets across the country. Land O’Lakes European Style Butter is a super premium butter made with sweet cream, according to the Arden Hills, Minnesota-based company. It has a higher fat content […]
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Mass. Governor Signs Tax Holiday Into Law, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed into law a state sales tax holiday, which will be Aug. 15 and 16. The law is similar to those passed in past sessions and exempts sales tax collection for certain items purchased under $2,500. Items that will continue to be taxed include meals, […]
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Bacon Salt Inventor Adds New Flavors To Crouton Lineup
J&D’s Foods, the Seattle-based food innovation company and inventor of Bacon Salt, has released three new crouton flavors: Pretzel Bread Croutons, Tomato Basil Croutons and Everything Croutons. This comes on the heels of the company’s successful launch of Bacon Croutons, gourmet croutons combined with the taste of bacon. J&D’s croutons can be tossed in salads, added soups or […]
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The Little Potato Co. Launches ‘Little Chef’ Program
The Little Potato Co. is launching a new program to provide tools and tips to make it easier for parents to cook with their kids, sharing new and important skills while having fun together. The program will include a growing collection of “Little Chef Approved” recipes featuring Creamer potatoes, as well as tips for cooking […]
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Florida Company Offers All-Natural Alternative To Eggs
With the avian flu H5N2 outbreak confirmed in 21 states, egg prices are rising, and the need for suitable alternatives to either extend or replace eggs is strong in a number of industrial food sectors. In 2012, Florida Food Products introduced FiberGel LC as a solution for those seeking an egg replacement for baking and […]
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AWG Continues To Strengthen Focus On Hispanic Business
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer It would probably be an understatement to say that Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) puts a special focus on its Hispanic business. The Kansas City, Kansas-based wholesaler has been growing its Hispanic segment over the last four years and has seen a more than 500 percent increase in sales, according to Carlos […]
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Shaw’s Introduces Two Organic And Natural Food Lines
Shaw’s has expanded its selection of organic and naturally sourced products with the lines of O Organics and Open Nature. O Organics is a line of goods that has earned the official USDA Organic Certified stamp of approval. Some of the O Organic products include organic milk, stone ground wheat crackers, eggs and lightly salted […]
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New Product Innovation: The Why Behind The Try
Innovation matters. In the consumer product realm, it can drive profitability and growth, and it can help companies succeed—even during tough economic times. On the opposite side of the sales counter, consumers have a strong appetite for innovation, but they’re increasingly demanding and expect more choice than ever before. Around the world, more than six […]
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Federated Group Announces Relaunch Of Seven Farms Line At Summer Show
The theme of the Federated Group’s 2015 Summer Buying Show July 19-21 was “Driving Success Through Winning Practices.” According to Federated Group VP of Category Management Jen Linke, face time is among them. “One of the best things about the show is people meeting face-to-face and that winning practice of human interaction,” Linke told The […]
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Lay’s ‘Do Us A Flavor’ Finalists Revealed
Out of millions of submissions from fans across America, Lay’s, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, has unveiled the four finalist flavors competing for a $1 million grand prize in the Lay’s “Do Us A Flavor” contest: Lay’s Wavy West Coast Truffle Fries, Lay’s Southern Biscuits and Gravy, Lay’s New York Reuben […]
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Lean Cuisine Brand Gets A Makeover
The Lean Cuisine brand says it is reintroducing itself as a modern eating brand and ally for women’s wellness. No longer focused on diet, the Lean Cuisine brand relied on insights from hundreds of women as it evolved to reflect a shift in the way Americans—primarily women—are eating and shopping. Women want chef-inspired, ethnic dishes […]
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Jack Link’s Debuts Five ‘Wild Side’ Sausage Varieties At Walmart
Jack Link’s Protein Snacks has introduced Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage line. The Minong, Wisconsin-based company says the new sausages feature “unexpected” ingredients that range from handcrafted bacon jerky to hardwood-smoked beef and pork to spicy jalapeño peppers. Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage line sausages are fully cooked and available in five varieties: Original Hardwood Smoked […]
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Vermont Farm Is Big Winner At Summer Fancy Food Show, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Raspberry Rhubarb Goat Milk Caramels from Fat Toad Farm in Vermont is the winner of the sofi Award for outstanding new product of 2015. The confection is one of 33 winners in the annual competition that honors excellence across all specialty food categories, from appetizers to pastas to vinegar. The […]
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7-Eleven Adds Premium Lines To Private Brand Offering
7-Eleven is adding two premium lines, 7-SelectGO!Yum and 7-SelectGO!Smart, to its 7-Select private brand offering, which first rolled out in 2013. The new line extensions satisfy consumer requests for variety in both indulgent and better-for-you products, according to the Dallas, Texas-based convenience store chain. “We set out to surpass customer expectations with products exclusively available […]
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Wholly Guacamole Unveils Avocado Verde 45-Cal Minis
The makers of the Fort Worth, Texas-based Wholly Guacamole brand have added Avocado Verde 45-Cal Minis in easy-to-open containers to their line of products. The new minis pack the flavors of tomatillos, avocados, jalapeno peppers and cilantro of the brand’s Avocado Verde dip in 2-oz. containers. The Avocado Verde 45-Cal Minis is the seventh flavor […]
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Dairy Queen Adds Hot Food Items To Menu, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Dairy Queen is introducing an updated menu that it’s calling “the largest new menu rollout in its 75 years,” adding new hot sandwiches and hot desserts. In a major change for the purveyor known for frozen treats like Blizzards, Dairy Queen has added ovens to its locations to create its […]