On our latest Cold Corner podcast, Caulipower’s Founder & CEO, Gail Becker, joins Editor-in-Chief Michael Costa to discuss the company’s recent packaging redesign, the R&D process for bringing Caulipower products to market, how the company is faring with current supply chain issues, Caulipower’s community outreach as part of its sustainability strategy, and what really constitutes “better-for-you” cold foods in stores today.
Tattooed Chef, a leader in frozen plant-based foods, announced a distribution expansion to approximately 1,800 Kroger stores nationwide later this summer. By September, shoppers can find a variety of Tattooed Chef’s plant based offerings including pizzas, entrée bowls, and vegetables in nearly every Kroger.
Product is made by private-label manufacturer Flatlander Foods, which is the official licensee for Chuck E. Cheese brand frozen pizzas.
July 13, 2021
Chuck E. Cheese is expanding its reach beyond its restaurant walls and offering a new take on its fan-favorite pizza directly to consumers' freezers. The brand announced a licensing partnership with food manufacturer, Flatlander Foods, to bring a new family-favorite pizza to the Kroger Company's frozen food aisles across the nation.
Connie’s Frozen Pizza, made by parent company, Palermo Villa, is releasing Connie’s Single-Serve Pizzas, plus a new flavor on their traditional size pizza, that celebrates a Chicago classic: the Italian Beef Sandwich.
CAULIPOWER, the maker of America’s #1 cauliflower crust pizza, is bringing innovation to the freezer aisle yet again, announcing the creation of the first-ever artisanal stone-fired cauliflower crust pizzas. With the new stone-fired crust, consumers can have a tasty, crispy, restaurant-style experience straight from their own freezers.
Home Run Inn also adds to its foodservice footprint with location at Chicago's Midway Airport.
May 14, 2021
Home Run Inn, Chicago’s “Premium Thin-Crust Pizza,” looks forward to a promising summer at Wrigley Field and Midway International Airport, two prominent Chicago partnerships in entertainment and travel, as well as new frozen pizza packaging.
Urban Farmer, a manufacturer of plant-based specialty dough products, announced that Steve Jungmann has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and will also serve on the Board of Directors. Mr. Jungmann succeeds John Keigher who is assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer after serving as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
Screamin' Sicilian Pizza Co. and Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company are releasing two new flavors of the ‘Za Brewski frozen pizza, a line of premium, frozen pizzas with beer-infused crusts.
Goodbye gluten, hello pizza! Fan-favorite DiGiorno is introducing new Gluten Free Crust pizza – the only certified gluten free pizza in the frozen aisle featuring a thick hand-tossed crust – and 100% real cheese.
Partnership includes co-branded Home Run Inn/Cubs retail frozen pizza packaging and contest promotions.
March 31, 2021
Home Run Inn has partnered with the Chicago Cubs to be the official pizza of Wrigley Field, starting with Opening Day on Thursday, April 1, 2021. The iconic thin crust pizza will be available for Chicago Cubs fans all season long at every Cubs home game.