PepsiCo Acquires Health Warrior Expanding Presence In Plant-Based Space

by Emily Jed

November 6, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. has acquired Health Warrior Inc., a Richmond, VA, company that makes plant-based products including nutrition bars. Health…

Lorissas Kitchen Launches Herb Roasted Turkey Cuts

by Emily Jed

October 17, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS -- Lorissa's Kitchen is expanding its line of premium strips and cuts to include herb roasted turkey. The herb-roasted, tender, bite-sized cuts…

Welchs Tough As Grapes Campaign Targets Gen X Men

October 17, 2018

CONCORD, MA -- Welch's has launched a new marketing campaign, "Tough as Grapes," that targets Gen X men with a tough and gritty look at how Welch's grape juice…

MultiTech Plug-And-Play Device Provides Connectivity For Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2018

MOUNDS VIEW, MN -- Multi-Tech Systems Inc., a global manufacturer of M2M and IoT devices, has introduced the MultiConnect microCell USB cellular modem. The…

Push Beverages Introduces Strawberry Soda

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2018

SUCCASUNNA, NJ -- New from Push Beverages is its namesake soda in a strawberry flavor. It joins Push fruit-flavored pineapple, peach, orange, grape and diet…

Coca-Cola Turkey Plays Up Summer Vibe On Cans With Thermochromic Color-Changing Inks

by Emily Jed

June 26, 2018

PHILADELPHIA -- Coca-Cola Turkey worked with Crown Holdings Inc. to use thermochromic inks to add color, function and fun to 10 new aluminum beverage can…

Coca-Cola Canada Builds 85M Dairy Product Production Facility

by Emily Jed

June 20, 2018

TORONTO -- Coca-Cola Canada announced an $85 million investment to build a new production facility in Peterborough, Ontario. The facility will provide new…

Naked Fruit And Veggie Bars Hit The Market

by Emily Jed

June 12, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Foodservice is rolling out Naked Fruit, Nut & Veggie Bars, extending the brand beyond premium juices and smoothies for the first…

PepsiCo To Acquire Bare Snacks

by Emily Jed

June 6, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to acquire Bare Foods Co. (doing business as Bare Snacks ), a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks.…

Living Essentials Rolls Out 5-hour Tea

by Emily Jed

May 24, 2018

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- Living Essentials LLC has introduced 5-hour Tea shots. It's initially available in peach flavor. The 1.93-fl.oz. bottles don't require…

Caskai Announces Distribution In Avanti Markets Northwest

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

SEATTLE -- Caskai North America Inc., the U.S. importer of Caskai's Sparkling Cascara Infusion beverage, produced in Austria, has begun distribution with…

Mondelez Introduces Trident Vibes

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

EAST HANOVER, NJ -- New from Mondelez is Trident Vibes gum, distinguished by a light crystal coating and "extra pops of flavor as you chew." Trident Vibes is…

Hersheys Celebrates Summer With Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Glitter Gum Summer Snow Cone

by Emily Jed

May 9, 2018

HERSHEY, PA -- Hershey's Ice Breakers brand is adding some sparkle with the release of the first-of-its-kind, glitter-sprinkled gum in the U.S. Each cube of…

Kelloggs Jurassic World Promo Gives Operators Consumers Chance To Win Hawaiian Adventure For Two

by Emily Jed

May 7, 2018

ELMHURST, IL -- Kellogg Co. has entered a licensing agreement with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom that gives participating consumers and specialty channel…

Tyson Foods Rolls Out Hillshire Snacking Small Plates For Vending And Micromarkets

by Emily Jed

May 3, 2018

SPRINGDALE, AR -- Tyson Foods has taken the wraps off its Hillshire Snacking Small Plates, a premium, refrigerated "adult snack," ideal for the vending and…

Generation Next Debuts Fro-Yo Vending Machines Debut At CinemaCon 2018

by Emily Jed

April 26, 2018

LAS VEGAS -- Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc. unveiled its frozen yogurt and ice cream vending machine at this week's CinemaCon 2018 trade show here.

Mrs Freshleys Ushers In Summer With Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

by Emily Jed

April 18, 2018

THOMASVILLE, GA -- New from Flowers Foods to enliven vending machines during the warm weather months are strawberry shortcake cupcakes. Available nationwide…

Tyson Foods Launches Hillshire Farm Sausage Rolls In Vending And Micromarket Channel

by Emily Jed

April 18, 2018

SPRINGDALE, AR -- Tyson Foods is expanding its offerings for vending and micromarkets with the introduction of three new Hillshire Farm individually wrapped…

Gluten Free Bar In Collapsible Cup Captures Top Packaging Award At Natural Products Expo

by Emily Jed

April 15, 2018

ATLANTA -- The Gluten Free Bar Power Breakfast recently won the NEXTY Award for Best New Packaging Innovation during Natural Products Expo West. It comes in…

Inventure Foods Expands TGI Fridays Party Bites Potato Skins Varieties

by Emily Jed

April 8, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ -- Inventure Foods Inc. has expanded its TGI Fridays snack line with chipotle cheese and cheddar bacon Party Bites and sriracha ranch Potato Skins.