Sun World International and Mission Produce have announced a formal collaboration to identify and commercialize innovative mango varieties. The partnership aims to address historical inconsistencies in eating quality and variety differentiation within the global mango market. The collaboration pairs Sun World’s fruit genetics and licensing experience with Mission Produce’s global supply chain and ripening infrastructure. […]
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Kraft Heinz Launches Restaurant Edition Mac & Cheese Lineup
The Kraft Heinz Co. has debuted its first lineup of Kraft Mac & Cheese inspired by restaurant-style flavors. The “Restaurant Edition” products are rolling out nationwide this month to address a consumer shift toward at-home dining. The new line features three varieties: Parmesan Pesto with gemelli noodles, Romano Cacio e Pepe with pipette noodles and […]
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Nestlé Toll House Adds Soccer-Themed Morsels, Cookie Dough To Shapes Line
Nestlé Toll House is expanding its “shapes” product platform with the nationwide launch of milk chocolate soccer ball morsels and chocolate chip cookie dough with soccer ball morsels. The limited-edition items are arriving at retail locations this month. The soccer ball morsels are sold in 9-ounce bags for an MSRP of $5.79, while the 14-ounce […]
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Barilla Climbs To No. 9 In Global RepTrak 100
Barilla has been named the world’s leading food company for reputation in the 2026 Global RepTrak 100, climbing 16 spots to ninth place overall and entering the global top 10 for the first time. It marks the third consecutive year the Parma, Italy-based company has led the food sector in the annual ranking. The study, […]
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La Fermière Launches LTO Yogurt Pots Designed By Alex Alpert
French yogurt brand La Fermière launched a newly designed terracotta pot on April 6 that will be available for a limited time at partner retail stores. The pots were designed by Alex Alpert, a visual artist and creative director living in New York City who has done work for companies such as American Express, Nike, […]
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Oscar Mayer Launches Maple Bourbon Bacon With Evan Williams
Oscar Mayer, the Kraft Heinz-owned meat brand, is rolling out Maple Bourbon Bacon to grocery stores nationwide, marking the brand’s first bacon innovation in five years. The product is made with Evan Williams Bourbon. The thick-cut bacon is cured with barrel-aged Kentucky bourbon and finished with Oscar Mayer’s 12-hour slow smoke process. The company describes […]
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Lindsay Rolls Out Latin-Inspired Jarred Olives At Albertsons
Lindsay Olives rolled out a new line of Latin-inspired olive flavors to appeal to grocery shoppers seeking global flavors. The new jarred olives, launched in mid-March, feature the flavors of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean, the company says. The varieties are Sofrito Style, Pimiento Picantito and Escabeche Style. Sofrito Style is “savory, garlicky and […]
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EmpowerFresh Deploys AI Produce Ordering Platform At Kowalski’s Markets
EmpowerFresh has deployed its artificial intelligence-powered produce inventory and ordering platform at Kowalski’s Markets, a family-owned grocery chain in Minnesota known for its produce departments and commitment to quality. Founded in 1983 by Jim and Mary Anne Kowalski, Kowalski’s Markets has built a reputation as one of the Midwest’s most respected upscale grocery retailers. With […]