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The farmer-owned Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for high-quality dairy products for more than 111 years, is continuing its innovation in premium snacking with the addition of a new line of premium specialty yogurts called Tillamook Creamery Collection. Not too sweet and not too tart, the deliciously creamy yogurts come in six unique flavor combinations and offer the ‘perfect bite’ of yogurt made with no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives.

Icelandic Provisions Fruit & Nuts whole milk skyr yogurt is crafted for people who believe their food choices play a critical role in being healthy and thriving in their busy adventurous lives, Icelandic Provisions Fruit & Nuts is a wholesome snack that offers a texture extravaganza. 

Amy’s Kitchen President Xavier Unkovic has been appointed to company Chief Executive Officer. Xavier has been leading Amy’s day-to-day for the past three years under the leadership of company founder Andy Berliner. Over the course of his time at Amy’s, Xavier has been responsible for laying the groundwork to achieve the Berliner Family’s Vision of building a thriving, collaborative, efficient, engaged and sustainable organization.

So Delicious Dairy Free, the leader in dairy-free frozen dessert offerings for over 30 years, is bringing even more deliciousness nationwide with its updated line of Light* Frozen Desserts. So Delicious Light Frozen Desserts are a revamp of the brand’s frozen mousse line, and each flavor boasts a smooth, light, melt-in-your-mouth texture with 330 calories or less per pint.

US Foods announced the launch of US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. With the addition of this program, US Foods customers now have access to exclusive resources developed to streamline the process of starting a ghost kitchen, including proprietary technology to help identify menu opportunities, a detailed playbook to guide decision making, dedicated marketing support, webinars and one-on-one consultations with US Foods specialists.

The leaves may not be changing color yet, but Perfect Snacks is welcoming back its limited-batch Pumpkin Pie Perfect Bar, just in time for fall. On August 31st, the fan-favorite launches online at PerfectSnacks.com and in retailers nationwide, such as Whole Foods, Target and Trader Joe’s. The Pumpkin Pie Perfect Bar is a rich blend of real organic dried pumpkin mixed with freshly ground peanut butter, organic honey and seasonal spices to give you the perfect taste of fall and make you say, “Oh my gourd!"

(Editor's Note: This bereavement notice was written by PSSI President & CEO, Dan Taft on August 17, 2020.) It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved colleague Amy Lowe, Executive Vice President for PSSI. She and her husband, Scott, were involved in a tragic plane crash near Osage Beach, Missouri.

Eckrich introduces bold new packaging for their Deli collection which will begin rolling out in stores nationwide this month. Through both qualitative and quantitative market research, Eckrich successfully created a design that breathes new energy into the heritage brand with a modern, approachable look, all with its key consumer top of mind. The designs feature a white background and crisp imagery, displaying the product and information in an organized, eye-catching way. The imagery also showcases the product in a prepared fashion, allowing consumers to see easy ways to create an Eckrich meal at home. 

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) reaffirms the safety of frozen foods after Chinese officials reported frozen proteins tested positive for coronavirus.

A Jaffle is a retro pocket sandwich originating In South Africa in which a sweet or savory filling is placed between two slices of bread, then placed in a “Jaffle Iron”, and toasted. Jafflz were created by South African native Meryl van der Merwe, a classically trained gourmet chef and doting mom dedicated to making flavorful, wholesome meals for health-conscious people on the go.