Just in time to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Day, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of “Got Milk?”, and the Girl Scouts in California revealed Friday the names and faces of the three grand prize winners of the Got Milk?-Girl Scouts Photo Contest during unveiling ceremonies held simultaneously in Los Angeles, Oakland […]
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Cool Whip Rolls Out New Frosting
The Cool Whip brand, long known for its Whipped Topping, is introducing a new line of whipped and easy-to-spread frosting available in three varieties—chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla. “We know moms aren’t happy with shelf-stable frosting because it is too sweet, too thick or really difficult to apply without damaging the cakes or other baked […]
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Kraft Foods Sues Cracker Barrel Over Product Sales
Kraft Foods is suing Lebanon, Tenn.-based Cracker Barrel Old Country Store over its decision to begin selling some of its products in grocery stores. The Nashville Business Journal reports that, according to court documents, Kraft wants a marketing agreement between Cracker Barrel and John Morrell Food Group to be voided because it believes it violates […]
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Eckrich Bacon Lovers Deli Meats Announces National Expansion
Eckrich, part of John Morrell Food Group, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, has expanded its availability of its five varieties of Bacon Lovers Deli Meats. The new deli meat line made with real bacon is now available to shoppers in grocery stores across the United States. In support of the national expansion, Eckrich recently launched […]
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Hunt Bros Pizza Continues Four-Race Sponsorship For Nationwide Season
Hunt Brothers Pizza will be the primary sponsor for four races with Richard Childress Racing’s (RCR) new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Nationwide racecar. Kevin Harvick will drive No. 33 at the Texas Motor Speedway on April 12. “We are eager for the 2013 NASCAR season and to showcase the Hunt Brothers Pizza paint job on […]
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Report: Retailers Must Differentiate From Restaurants
At the height of the economic downturn, many consumers flocked to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and other retailers looking for a deal on prepared foods. But now that the economy is recovering from the recession, some consumers are purchasing retailer meal solutions (RMS) less often than they did just two years ago; in fact, […]
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Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Adds Three New Flavors To Lineup
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt has added Coconut, Mango and Vanilla Bean to its line of frozen Greek yogurt bars. The new products will double the company’s current offerings, now with a total of six flavors in its portfolio. Beginning in February, all the new flavors will be available in major grocery retailers nationwide with a […]
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Study: American Consumers Face A ‘Tomato Cliff’
A new pricing study finds that American consumers are facing a “tomato cliff” that will result in huge premiums for fresh tomatoes at the supermarket, or else they will be forced to go without fresh tomatoes, if the U.S. terminates a trade agreement with Mexico at the request of a group of Florida growers. If […]
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Zacky Farms Sell Its Assets To Lillian Zacky Family Trust
Fresno, Calif.-based Zacky Farms LLC has conducted a Chapter 11 auction for substantially all of its assets and says that The Robert D. Zacky and Lillian D. Zacky Family Trust was the successful bidder. As part of the transaction, the trust will retain substantially all of the Zacky employees. The auction results were announced at […]
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Schnucks Brings Master Cheesemaker To Annual Food & Wine Experience
What do you get when you cross Swiss cheese with a Hershey’s chocolate bar? If you are celebrated cheesemaker Sid Cook, you get inspired to create Cocoa Cardonna, one of the Carr Valley Cheese Co.’s award-winning cheeses. Schnucks Markets announced that Cook will be on hand to showcase some of his company’s award-winning cheeses at […]
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U.S. Leads In Global Launches Of High Protein Products
It seems high protein foods are one of the most sought after nutritional choices among American consumers to meet a variety of needs—from balancing diet, building muscle and weight loss. According to new research from Mintel, introductions of foods and drinks making a high protein claim are nearly three times higher in the U.S. than […]
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Reichel Expands Dippin’ Stix Line With New Celery, Apple Products
Reichel Foods, a leading fresh-cut healthy snack producer, has introduced new products to its line of Dippin’ Stix products. Celery Stix & Peanut Butter; Celery Stix, Peanut Butter & Raisins; Sliced Apples, Peanut Butter & Chocolate and Sweet Gala Apples with Tajin Seasoning are a full USDA serving size of produce with a dip. There […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Newport Avenue Market Recognized As Deli Of Distinction By Boar’s Head
Newport Avenue Market is being recognized as one of the most notable independent delis in the country by Boar’s Head Brand, a leading provider of premium delicatessen meats and cheeses. Boar’s Head has named Newport Avenue Market a Deli of Distinction. The Boar’s Head Deli of Distinction honor is only awarded to a few select […]
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Consumers Express Increased Desire For ‘Farm-To-Table’ In 2013
Consumer demand for “farm-to-table” will continue to grow in 2013 if shopper behavior matches responses to new research conducted for Plainville Farms turkey and FreeBird chicken. Shoppers said their motivation for wanting “farm-to-table” products is based on a belief that they are “fresher” (95 percent) and “healthier/more nutritious” (90 percent). More than 80 percent of […]
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Pamela’s Hires New Employees, Leverages Expertise After Expansion
On the heels of its $1 million bakery expansion earlier this year, Ukiah, Calif.-based Pamela’s Products continues to grow its expertise with two new hires, Business Manager Donna Williams and Sales and Marketing Coordinator Hannah Hershey. GM Alana Rouse also assumes a larger role at the 76,000-s.f facility, leading a 64-person team to build upon […]
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Saffron Road Introduces First Non-GMO Verified Frozen Entrée In U.S.
Saffron Road, the packaged food brand of American Halal Co., is launching the first frozen entrée of its kind nationally at the end of January. The new gourmet, frozen entrée, Chana Saag with Cumin Rice, is the first frozen entrée in the U.S. to be Non-GMO Verified. In addition to Saffron Road’s existing 12 World […]
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OpenGate Capital Closes Golden Guernsey Dairy Business
Waukesha, Wis.-based milk processor Golden Guernsey, a portfolio company of private investment and acquisition firm OpenGate Capital, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware. This action follows the Jan. 5 closing of Golden Guernsey’s facility. OpenGate Capital acquired Golden Guernsey in September 2011 from Dean Foods after the U.S. Department of Justice required Dean […]
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‘Got Milk?’ And Fuel Up To Play 60 Kick Off ‘Breakfast Blitz’
This year, the national Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign is partnering with Fuel Up to Play 60, the National Dairy Council and National Football League’s in-school nutrition and physical activity program, for a national effort to get the message across about the importance of a good breakfast. Eating a good breakfast helps kids be at […]
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The Greek Gods Brand Launches Kefir Low Fat Cultured Milk
The Hain Celestial Group’s The Greek Gods brand has added a drinkable Kefir low fat cultured milk to its lineup. The Greek Gods Kefir is available in flavors that mirror Greek-style yogurt customer favorites, according to a news release. “With all of the qualities that customers expect from The Greek Gods brand Greek-Style Yogurt, we […]
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Fresh & Easy Introduces New eatwell Products
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has expanded its offering of eatwell products with more than 20 new selections containing no more than 25 percent of the total daily values for calories, fat, saturated fat and sodium (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). New fresh&easy eatwell products in stores now include: • Fresh Fish Steamers ($5.99)—Salmon […]