After two years of research and development, Nature Fresh Farms has officially launched their 100% home compostable cucumber wrap, a first for the North American marketplace. Made from a starch-based PLA that is derived from plant-based resources, the film is home compostable breaking down naturally into CO2 and water within 90 days.
Comax is releasing its Greetings From The Tropics Collection in six flavors: Coconut, Guava, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, and Pineapple. These tropical temptations are made to be natural, water-soluble, liquid, non-GMO, and allergen-free. This versatile tropical flavor range can be used in a variety of applications including non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, baked goods and confections, savory sauces, and entrees as well as dairy and plant-based products.
Veggies Made Great is partnering with Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based meat, to create a new Veggies Made Great Frittata Line made with Beyond Meat, which will be available at select retailers in the coming weeks.
Lakeview Farms, a leading manufacturer of refrigerated desserts, dips, spreads and specialty products, announced today the expansion of its Fresh Provisions brand with the introduction of a Salsas Fresca line. The new collection of salsas features four delicious varieties of fresh cut salsa.
Smithfield's new Power Bites are here. And there. And yes, everywhere. Power Bites are a tasty breakfast bite of real sausage, egg, and cheese you can eat anywhere. Offered in portable packaging, Power Bites make meal-time awesome for meat lovers. They pack all your favorite ingredients into one satisfying bite to provide a boost of flavor and protein, here, there, anywhere. The brand-new line hitting shelves this fall is available in three mouthwatering flavors: Homestyle, Western Style and Meat Lovers.
Wayne Farms is continuing its expansion into the retail space with the launch of CHEF’S CRAFT Gourmet Chicken into grocery stores. The chef-inspired brand of products is now available for purchase at Walmart and Food Lion stores. The Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet and Grilled Chicken Breast Chunks are being sold at about 2,400 Walmart stores and more than 1,000 Food Lions. The Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks will be available later this fall in stores. Each of these products are made from no-antibiotics, vegetarian-fed chickens.
Hard Rock International (HRI) announced a partnership with Stewart’s Enterprises, the exclusive licensee of the original Stewart’s Root Beer brand and other popular Stewart’s beverage offerings, to bring Hard Rock Premium Hard Seltzer to fans nationwide later this year. Hard Rock Premium Hard Seltzer is crafted for music fans in a variety of stand-out options that highlight Hard Rock Cafe’s most prominent cocktails and fan favorite flavors, with each can featuring the iconic Hard Rock logo and a guitar symbol. Fans eager to bring home Hard Rock Premium Hard Seltzer can visit select beverage retailers and grocery stores nationwide beginning this holiday season.
Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, announced the appointment of Chandra McCormack as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. McCormack is an accomplished CFO with 25 years of financial leadership experience in public and private companies, including nearly 20 years in the consumer packaged food and product industry.
Port Manatee in Tampa Bay, Florida, has promoted three members of its professional team, and created a new communications and public relations department.
Folios Cheese Wraps, the original 100% all-natural cheese wrap, announces the launch of their new website and real-time store finder tool, the Destini Store Locator. Explore the new website at www.cheesefolios.com, which will feature integrated social media content, chef and fan-generated recipes, contests, and a Destini Store Finder. Retail distribution now includes Trader Joes.