Packaged Foods News
See what’s cooking in the food manufacturing industry. Discover what’s new in food processing and packaging. This section includes information about innovations in seafood processing; freezing techniques; canning operations; and mergers and acquisitions, licensing and marketing by food manufacturers.
North Idaho Confectionery Releases Dubai Chocolate Bar
Award-winning candymakers re-create global viral TikTok sensation. - November 29, 2024 - Robinson Confections, LLC
Discover Tierra Negra® Premium Mexican Dark Salsa at the One of a Kind Holiday Show at THE MART Chicago, Dec. 5-8, 2024.
Successful third-generation Chicago Mexican restauranteur Ivan Gutierrez offers his unique, authentic Tierra Negra® Premium Mexican Dark Salsa at the One of a Kind Holiday Show at THE MART Chicago, Dec. 5-8, 2024. It’s spicy and delicious, with true Mexican flavors. The product was incubated at The Hatchery in Chicago, a food incubator and production facility dedicated to supporting Chicago entrepreneurs. - November 20, 2024 - Tierra Negra Salsa
Iconic STL Restaurant Launches New Line of "At Home" Products Now Available in Local Stores
Award-winning Italian restaurant Charlie Gitto’s is excited to announce the expansion of its At Home line, offering a range of premium sauces, dressing, and wine for patrons to recreate fine-dining experiences at home. - November 20, 2024 - Gitto Restaurant Group
Food and Chemical Sector Conveyor Belt Cleaning Equipment Range Unveiled
UK-based Continuous Process Solutions has unveiled a huge range of versatile conveyor belt cleaning solutions, designed to increase productivity and hygiene in the food production and chemical sectors. The belt cleaning devices and equipment enable producers to minimise and prevent unexpected... - November 04, 2024 - Continuous Process Solutions
Echo Lake Foods Hires Kathy Brodhagen as CEO
Echo Lake Foods, Inc., headquartered in Burlington, WI, hired Kathy Brodhagen as its new CEO effective September 21, 2024. Ms. Brodhagen brings over 30 years of food industry experience to the company having grown up in her family’s egg products business prior to expanding her... - November 01, 2024 - Echo Lake Foods
Dear Flor Launches First Line of Vegan, Filipino-Flavored Cannabis Edibles in the U.S.
Filipina-owned company celebrates Filipino culture through unique cannabis edibles now available for online purchase. - October 17, 2024 - Dear Flor
Acme Chicken Bowls Launches Innovative Franchise Opportunity
Acme Chicken Bowls offers a turnkey franchise investment with the lowest start up costs around. Offering zero franchise fees, single person operation and in-house financing options, making this opportunity more accessible than ever. - October 17, 2024 - Acme Chicken Bowls
A Homeowner Bought 200 Cans of Soup to Sell His House
A homeowner looking to sell their property has taken a creative approach by staging a “Where’s Waldo?”-inspired Zillow listing, using 200 cans of Campbell’s Tomato Soup. The playful theme features a pantry lined with soup cans along with ones hidden throughout the house in listing photos, creating an engaging scavenger hunt for potential buyers. This unconventional staging strategy is aimed to attract significant attention on social media, making the home stand out in a competitive market. - October 03, 2024 - Kevin Mogerley
Christina Cates Debuts New Talk Show Culinary Confidential on AM 970: The Answer - September 29
Christina Cates spotlights the secret and sexy side of the food profession from the inside. From the coat check to the kitchen, and everywhere in between, each week, Christina and her guests always have the scoop. - September 23, 2024 - Christina Cates
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling Announces Launch of Texas Landmark Single Malt
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling announced today the first release of its new Texas Landmark Single Malt Series. The name is a nod to Ranger Creek's heritage as one of the first and finest whiskey and single malt makers in Texas. The first release is a Mesquite Smoked Whiskey, which was formerly Ranger Creek's award-winning Rimfire brand. Renamed to pay homage to Ranger Creek's history and distinguishable mark in the single malt category – it was one of the first Texas-made single malts. - September 20, 2024 - Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
Prepare Your Tastebuds to Party with Barbie Ice Cream Pints by The Frozen Farmer
Shark Tank-backed brand The Frozen Farmer launches Barbie ice cream pints in partnership with Mattel Inc. during the Barbie brand’s 65th Anniversary year. - September 12, 2024 - The Frozen Farmer
French Gourmet Merges with ShellsbyDesign
Iowa-based private equity firm, Midwest Growth Partners III, L.P. (MGP), announced today that its portfolio company French Gourmet, a Nevada-based manufacturer of artisanal croissants, Danish pastries, dough shells, and puff pastries, has merged with Iowa-based ShellsbyDesign, a leading provider of... - September 05, 2024 - Midwest Growth Partners
Granny's Confections Launches New Line of Caramel Popcorn in Three Delicious Flavors
Granny's Confections, a leading name in the confectionery industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new product line of caramel popcorn called Popcorn Fusions. This exciting addition expands their range of delectable treats and provides popcorn lovers with a trio of irresistible flavors. - September 04, 2024 - Granny's Confections
Season 1 of the Food & Intel Fireside Chats is Out Featuring Exclusive Interviews with Experts in the Industry (on How AI Can Revolutionize Food Safety)
Agroknow launches Season 1 of AI in Food Safety: The Fireside Chats, a food & intel video interview series, that explores AI in food safety to uncover the transformative potential of AI technology in enhancing food safety standards. - August 30, 2024 - Agroknow PC
Kahawa 1893 Introduces Two Premium African Coffee Blends to the K-Cup® Pod Format in New Partnership
The first nationally distributed Black and woman-owned premium coffee brand is now available to 40 million U.S. households with a Keurig brewer. Kahawa 1893 Coffee will launch two of its signature African coffee blends, Safari and Serengeti, to the Keurig® brewing system this summer, marking... - July 30, 2024 - Kahawa 1893 Coffee
Sleeping Bear Productions' "Beyond the Green" Podcast to Feature Morristown Meals On Wheels
Since 1973, Morristown Meals On Wheels has been helping seniors and homebound individuals of all ages in the greater Morristown, NJ area remain independent members of society. When hot, nutritious meals are delivered by their caring and compassionate volunteers, they help their clients to maintain their health and live their lives with dignity. - July 18, 2024 - Sleeping Bear Productions
Superior Grocers Opens Second Store Grand Opening in Victorville, CA
Superior Grocers, a leading name in the grocery industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its second store in Victorville, California. The new store, which officially opened its doors on July 3, 2024, marks another significant step in Superior Grocers' expansion and ongoing commitment... - July 10, 2024 - Superior Grocers
Shark Tank Winner Launches Organic Ketchup for Kids, Set to Revolutionize Family Mealtimes
Noshi, whose appearance on Shark Tank last year secured them a deal with Mark Cuban, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new organic ketchup specially designed for kids. - July 03, 2024 - Noshi Inc
Castaway Coffee Becomes the Proud Coffee Partner of the Miami Marlins
Castaway Coffee, a South Florida specialty coffee company dedicated to ocean conservation, is thrilled to announce its multi-year partnership with the Miami Marlins, becoming a Proud Coffee Partner of South Florida’s Major League Baseball team. This partnership further solidifies Castaway... - July 02, 2024 - Castaway Coffee
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. and Bazooka Candy Brands Team Up Again to Unveil New Ring Pop® Craft Soda Flavors
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. Expands Ring Pop® Craft Soda Line with Two Exciting New Flavors: Strawberry and Watermelon - July 02, 2024 - Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co.
Roderick Charles Murray Honored as a VIP for 2024 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Roderick Charles Murray of Sarasota, Florida has been recognized as a VIP for 2024 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of machinery and consumables. About Roderick Charles Murray Roderick Charles Murray is the CEO and founder... - July 01, 2024 - Strathmore Worldwide
Crème de Mint Wins Prestigious Netty Award for Packaging Agency of the Year
Crème de Mint has been recognized for its outstanding work in Design at the Netty Awards, one of the most esteemed accolades in the digital age. - June 20, 2024 - Crème de Mint
Goldenberry Farms Introduces Sweet Sugar Mango® Retail Pack
Goldenberry Farms announces the expansion of its Sugar Mango miniature mango brand with a new recyclable consumer retail pack, allowing retailers and grocers greater merchandising options for this unique miniature mango. - June 19, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
Tierra Negra® Premium Mexican Dark Salsa premiers at the Fancy Food Show in New York City, June 23-25, 2024
Successful third-generation Chicago Mexican restauranteur Ivan Gutierrez premiers his unique, authentic Tierra Negra® Premium Mexican Dark Salsa at the Industry Summer Fancy Food Show, June 23-25, 2024. It’s spicy and delicious, with true Mexican flavors. The product was incubated at The Hatchery in Chicago, a food and beverage incubator and production facility dedicated to supporting Chicago entrepreneurs. - June 17, 2024 - Tierra Negra Salsa
Superior Grocers Announces Mary Kasper as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
Superior Grocers proudly announces the appointment of Mary Kasper as the company's Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer. With an illustrious background in law and extensive experience in the retail sector, Kasper brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Kasper joins Superior... - May 13, 2024 - Superior Grocers
The Swiss Army Knife of Plastic and Fiber Thermoforming: the Modular BMG NXT Platform
This year, BMG will take a different approach to the trade show experience at NPE by pushing their all-new BMG brand experience to a separate room off the main floor. This external location, just steps from the main experience, will give guests a more intimate opportunity to take in the entire BMG entity and its offerings. - May 02, 2024 - BMG
T5 Foundation Hosts Seafood Fest at KIPP Miami Which Includes Movie Night - a Family Event in South Florida
The T5 Foundation, a cornerstone of community engagement and support, is thrilled to announce a unique, two-part family event that celebrates the rich culinary and cultural tapestry of South Florida. On Saturday, April 20, 2024, join us for a day of exquisite seafood, engaging activities, and an... - April 12, 2024 - T5 Foundation
Lola Snacks Introduces Revolutionary Gut Health Product on WeFunder Platform with $100K Already Raised
We are thrilled to announce Lola Snacks' launch on WeFunder with $100K already raised. We're on a mission to redefine gut health. Join us in empowering wellness and sustainability. - April 04, 2024 - Lola Snacks
Knouse Foods Celebrates 75 Years of Heritage and History
Knouse Foods, a leading producer of high-quality apple sauce, pie fillings, and apple juices in the food industry, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Over the years, Knouse Foods’ two most popular brands, Musselman’s Apple Sauce and Lucky Leaf Fruit Fillings, have grown in... - April 04, 2024 - Knouse Foods Inc.
Cafe Spice Launches New Retail Combo Meals for the New Year
The Sofi award winner for their Chicken Tikka Masala, introduces new notable selections of their Indian ready to heat meals in select stores across the nation. - February 28, 2024 - Cafe Spice
Independent Computer Consulting Group Bolsters Its Solution Offering for Process Manufacturing Businesses with Infor Cloudsuite PLM for Process (Optiva)
By streamlining and enhancing product quality assurance processes and refining recipe management capabilities, this solution simplifies and centralizes the intricate operations inherent in process manufacturing, ensuring consistent excellence in product quality, compliance, and efficiency across the production lifecycle. - February 16, 2024 - ICCG
Superior Grocers Expands Its Reach with the Grand Opening of 72nd Store in Dinuba, CA
The grand opening ceremony was attended by local elected officials, including: · Mayor Maribel Reynosa · Vice Mayor Rachel Nerio-Guerrero · Councilmember Kuldip Thusu · Eddie Valero – Supervisor, District Four, County of Tulare Their presence highlights the... - February 12, 2024 - Superior Grocers
Family-Owned Boone Labs and Melk Cannabis Unite to Elevate Michigan's Cannabis Culture
Boone Labs, a distinguished family-owned and operated cannabis processing facility in Michigan, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Melk Cannabis, a premium solventless brand celebrated for its commitment to excellence and vibrant contributions to the cannabis community. This... - January 24, 2024 - Boone Labs
Nicola’s Marketplace Bronze Die Pasta Available Nationwide
Italian chef will be donating a pound of pasta to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey for every order placed on their online store. - December 04, 2023 - Nicola's Marketplace
eBacMap, LLC and Charm Sciences, Inc., Launch Automated API Integration of Charm’s ATP Data in the eBacMap® Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Platform
eBacMap, LLC, a software developer of environmental mapping, tracking and trending for the food manufacturing industry, in collaboration with Charm Sciences, Inc., a leading provider of real-time sanitation monitoring tests and other innovative food safety solutions, is proud to announce the launch... - November 30, 2023 - eBacMap
IC Formulations, Developer of A Better Gummy®, and Incredo LTD Announce an Exclusive Nutraceutical Gummy Partnership
IC Formulations, an innovative formulator and manufacturer of nutritional supplements and the developer of A Better Gummy®, gummy vitamins and Incredo LTD, a food tech company and developer of Incredo® Sugar, an award-winning sugar-based sugar reduction solution, announce an exclusive gummy... - October 29, 2023 - IC Formulations
Baja Vida Snacks Announces Exciting Partnership with NASCAR Xfinity Driver John Hunter Nemechek
Baja Vida Snacks, the trailblazing creators of bold, Baja-inspired snacks and seasonings, are thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with NASCAR Xfinity driver John Hunter Nemechek. In the spirit of Baja Vida's adventurous ethos, this partnership brings together the world of high-speed... - October 07, 2023 - Baja Vida Snacks, LLC
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s Newest Releases, Are Ready to Expand Further Into the Singaporean Market
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s newest releases, are ready to expand further into the Singaporean market through Shopee, the biggest online shopping platform in Singapore. - September 23, 2023 - Ilkwang Corp.
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s Newest Releases, Are Ready to Expand Further Into the Indian Market Through Amazon India
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s newest releases, are ready to expand further into the Indian market through Amazon India, the biggest online shopping platform in India. - September 22, 2023 - Ilkwang Corp.
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s Newest Releases, Are Ready to Expand Further Into the Saudi Arabian Market
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s newest releases, are ready to expand further into the Saudi Arabian market through Amazon and Wadi, the biggest online shopping platform in Saudi Arabia. The company is targeting the Saudi Arabian market through online... - September 20, 2023 - Ilkwang Corp.
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s Newest Releases, Are Ready to Expand Further Into the Vietnamese Market Through Shopee
Mango Jelly (250g) and Red Bean Candy (280g), Ilkwang Confectionery’s newest releases, are ready to expand further into the Vietnamese market through Shopee, the biggest online shopping platform in Vietnam. Ilkwang Confectionery is planning to continue its rapid growth in the snack production industry by introducing new types of products such as its Mango Jelly and Red Bean Candy. - September 14, 2023 - Ilkwang Corp.
Brown & Haley Candy Co. Celebrates 100 Years of ALMOND ROCA with the Unveiling of Its Historic Neon Clock
Brown & Haley Candy is thrilled to announce the Celebration of the 100th Birthday of its most famous brand, ALMOND ROCA®. This momentous occasion will take place on October 10, 2023, at 11 a.m., right outside the historic Brown & Haley Candy factory located in Tacoma, Washington. - September 13, 2023 - Brown & Haley
Ilkwang Confectionery Launches "Mango Jelly (250g) & Red Bean Candy (280g)"
On the 29th, Ilkwang Confectionery announced the launch of its two new products, Mango Jelly and Red Bean Candy. Since its establishment in 1969, Ilkwang Confectionery has been dedicated to the production, development, and sales of jelly, candy, and caramel, and has been exporting candies and... - September 04, 2023 - Ilkwang Corp.
"Can I Have That, Mom?" - More Than Anyone, Kids Influence Our Impulse Buying Behaviors
Nearly 94% of kids ask for purchases from a parent at grocery stores, and it’s at the grocer where parents are the most open to influence from their kids when it comes to food. In general, children seem to have a significant influence on product decisions for which they will be the primary consumer. - July 25, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
RTL Food Consulting Unveils Ready to Launch Online Courses for Food Industry Entrepreneurs
Have you thought about starting a food business and don’t know where to start? RTL Food Consulting launches online courses for aspiring food entrepreneurs beginning on July 11, 2023. They offer a variety of courses designed to help you every step of the way as you bring your food product to market. Christine Welch, Founder of RTL (Ready to Launch) Food Consulting, has worked with many food companies guiding them through various aspects of launching a food product. - July 05, 2023 - RTL Food Consulting, LLC
Kid-Friendly Ramboos Prepare to Take Center Stage in Grocers' Produce Sections
Goldenberry Farms expands its popular, family-friendly offerings for the 2023 season with the expansion of its award-winning rambutan product line, featuring new “Legend of Ramboo” characters and seasonal variations. - June 16, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
ReadyWise Simple Kitchen Now Available on Walmart.com
ReadyWise Simple Kitchen products are available on Walmart.com. ReadyWise Simple Kitchen makes eating nutritious and delicious meals and snacks simple. ReadyWise has over 100 products available through Walmart.com. - June 16, 2023 - ReadyWise
Superior Grocers Promotes Miguel Alarcon to Senior Vice President of Operations
Superior Grocers promotes Miguel Alarcon to Senior Vice President of Operations. Alarcon will continue to oversee the efficient operations of Superior Grocers and The Market by Superior’s 49 locations, which together employ over 5,000 associates. With over 40 years of experience in the... - April 03, 2023 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Announces Tom Finn as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising
Superior Grocers, a leading independent grocery chain, appoints Tom Finn as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising. This change in leadership will help guide the company's continued growth and success. - April 03, 2023 - Superior Grocers
Howl at the Spoon Introduces Their Line of Convenient Single-Serve Sauces
Instead of wishing a healthy solution to convenient flavor existed, Melanie, the founder of Howl at the Spoon®, started experimenting with flavor profiles in her home kitchen before bringing her product idea to fruition. As a cookbook author and Creative Director, Melanie combined her... - April 01, 2023 - Howl at the Spoon