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Brian Sharoff, president of the Private Label Manufacturers Association, died on Saturday, May 23, after a brief illness. He was 77. A private service for Brian will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM at Mount Hebron Cemetery, 130-04 Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing, New York 11367. Fond memories and expressions […]

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Organic Consumers Association today announced that it has sued Smithfield Foods for falsely advertising Smithfield pork products as the “safest” U.S. pork products. The complaint was filed on behalf of OCA by Richman Law Group in D.C. Superior Court, under the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act. “Consumers are unlikely to know that the USDA […]

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mars has rolled out TWIX® Cookies & Creme Ice Cream Bar, inspired by the TWIX Cookies & Creme Chocolate Candy Bar. It features creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with chocolate cookie pieces, topped with crunchy chocolate cookies. The ice cream bars are available nationwide at mass, grocery and […]

NEW ALBANY, MS (May 19, 2020) – Refrigerated Solutions Group (“RSG”) today announced that after a full review of its business opportunities, market conditions and other options, it reached the difficult but necessary decision to begin the process of permanently closing its manufacturing facility located in New Albany, Mississippi. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused […]

AUSTIN, Minn., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The makers of Hormel® Natural Choice® premium lunch meat have launched a new line of slow-smoked products called Natural Choice® hardwood smoked lunch meats, smoked in netting over wood chips for more than four hours. Flavors are:  applewood ham, applewood turkey with garlic and herbs, pecanwood ham with […]

Latest Innovation Within IRI’s COVID-19-Related Offerings Measures Product Supply Levels Both in Absolute Terms and Relative to Pre-COVID Levels CHICAGO — May 18, 2020 — IRI®, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, today announced the addition of the IRI CPG Supply Index™ to its online COVID-19 Info Portal and […]

New York-based Enlightened (eatenlightened.com) has introduced Fruit Infusions, said to be the first-ever functional frozen fruit bars. They are infused with adaptogens and contain 3-5g of sugar, which is 70-80% less than other fruit bars. The naturally sweetened flavors are: WATERMELON + SOOTHE infused with turmeric, black pepper and rosemary, a trio known for anti-inflammatory […]

PENNSAUKEN, N.J., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — J&J Snack Foods Corp. is introducing Minute Maid® 100% Juice Sticks. They are available in two variety packs, featuring classic Minute Maid® flavors. Each 1.65-fluid ounce stick has 25 calories, 5 grams of sugar, and is free from many common allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, gluten […]

LeMars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises has debuted Bomb Pop Middles, featuring “an ice creamy outside and a gooey decadent middle.”  The four varieties are Chocolate Caramel Sundae, Strawberry Raspberry Taffy, Chocolate Creme Sandwich and S’mores. Packed 10 to the box, they carry a suggested retail of $4.99-$5.49. “Summer is right around the corner and we want […]

InnovAsian is reaching out to its trading partners and anyone else interested in helping. Here’s a letter from the company…  I hope this note finds you, your loved ones and all of your colleagues safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. We, as always, appreciate your support of the InnovAsian Brand and our Team Members. […]