Hormel has rolled out their new pretzel bites and cheese tray, an addition to the Hormel Gatherings line that capitalizes on the growing snack trend, an increase in home-based working and schooling, and the move to smaller get-togethers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This innovation is the first of its kind for pretzels and complementing cheese cup to be sold in the refrigerated section of the deli.
Distinctive Foods, the producer of Bageldogs, Pretzeldogs, and other dough-wrapped proteins, launches Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats to a national audience after entering into a licensing agreement with Pabst Brewing Company earlier this year.
In 2013, Auntie Anne's, Lancaster, Pa., expanded its presence onto retailers' shelves with the introduction of frozen pretzel products.
May 23, 2017
J&J Snack Foods Corp., Pennsauken, N.J., strengthened its portfolio by becoming the official licensee and distributor of premium Auntie Anne's frozen soft pretzel products.
Fresh wholesale baker Sterling Foods II, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, said it purchased frozen baker Caravan Trading Co., Union City, Calif., for an undisclosed amount.