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Laird Superfood Instant Lattes with Adaptogens, Prebiotic Daily Greens

Laird Superfood has revitalized several products to make them more functional, and they are launching on the Laird Superfood website and at retail partners. This new brand look and the Force of Nature campaign were created to reflect the passion of our consumers and deliver on Laird Superfood's mission. 




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Nexira: Fiber Benefits

Nexira has released new human trial data showing the benefit of inavea™ PURE ACACIA on transit modulation and its extreme tolerability on sensitive people with IBS. 




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Thirsty Buddha Soda Reimagined with Plant-Based Prebiotics

Thirsty Buddha™ Soda joins Buddha Brands™ portfolio of healthy, plant-based products including popular Thirsty Buddha® Coconut Water and Hungry Buddha® Bars. 




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Nexira: Holistic Health

Nexira will use this year’s SupplySide West to present complete and innovative, 360-degree solutions to consumer needs, including weight management.




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Laird Superfood Pili Nuts

Known for its highly popular coffee creamers, hydration products, beverage enhancing supplements, roasted and instant coffees, teas and hot chocolate, Laird Superfood is debuting this rich, buttery and nourishing snack in three flavors: Himalayan sea salt, matcha and cacao.




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Riviana Foods To Acquire Assets of Duininck Companies' Inharvest

Riviana Foods Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of InHarvest, Inc. which specializes in the production, marketing and sale of premium specialty rice, quinoa and grains.




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Ardent Mills CEO, Dan Dye, Announces Retirement

Ardent Mills is conducting both an internal and external search, and the board seeks to announce a new CEO in the near future. 




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The Safe + Fair Food Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly, Plant-Based Popcorn Quinoa Chips

The chips are not fried and are free from artificial ingredients, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, MSG, and trans fat.




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Laird Superfood Antioxidant Daily Reds Supplement Drink

Laird Superfood, Inc. launched Laird Superfood Antioxidant Daily Reds, providing two servings of the daily recommended fruit and vegetable intake in every glass.




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MegaFood 3-in-1 Iron Energy Gummies

While the Blood Builder iron supplements were developed for people with iron deficiency, MegaFood Iron Energy Gummies offers a lower potency formula with a moderate 4mg of iron per serving to support the whole family's energy needs.




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SIRIO GummiBiotic

The line includes three vegetarian gummies, each uniquely formulated for specific needs: GummiBiotics Defense to help support immune health, GummiBiotics IBS Ease to alleviate IBS symptoms, and GummiBiotics Lean to aid in abdominal fat burning.




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Nexira: Better for You Benefits

Nexira will use its SupplySide West 2021 Booth #2457 to showcase its latest premium ingredient, HEPURE, for hepatoprotection and detoxification!  Nexira also will present its new synergistic combination of acacia and baobab, with the latest study results; Cognivia™, the plant-based nootropic, WINNER of the NIE Awards 2021; and its new NutriBeauty range! 




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Virginia Dare: Flavor-First Innovator

"We're thrilled to showcase our new booth design, which reflects the evolution of Virginia Dare and our dedication to being a flavor-first innovator,” says Philip Caputo, Virginia Dare’s marketing & consumer insights manager. “Our new facility has significantly expanded our capabilities, and we can't wait to give visitors a taste of what we can achieve together."




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Mosaic Flavors Acquires First Coast Flavors

Mosaic Flavors was formed by merging like-minded flavor houses, OC Flavors and Novotaste, into a unified brand. It has become the flavor partner of choice for many iconic brands, leading retailers, and emerging disruptors in the food and beverage industry.




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Birch Benders Organic Ultimate Fudge Brownie Mix

Crafted with premium organic ingredients, the brownies offer a chocolate experience while upholding a commitment to clean eating.




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Hippeas Limited Edition Mexican-Inspired Chickpea Puffs Flavors

HIPPEAS® Chickpea Puffs are made from chickpeas. With 4g of protein and 3g of fiber per 1oz serving, the new fiesta-flavored Chickpea Puffs pack a punch of plant power with flavor.




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How FDA Labeling Requirements Will Impact Gluten-Free Products in 2021

If 2020 was the year of supply chain uncertainty due to COVID-19, 2021 may well be the year that transparency in food labeling takes center stage, particularly for gluten-free products.




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Building New Products for the “Greater Good” Requires a Shift From Classical Product to Behavioral Product Development

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development. To help readers with new product development strategy, Prepared Foods asked Dave Lundahl, founder of InsightsNow, to create a thought leadership series connecting R&D with consumer insights. 




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Legacy Bakehouse Acquires Assets of Angelic Bakehouse

Founded in 1917, Legacy Bakehouse is a 100+-year-old, Wisconsin-based company in developing and manufacturing a range of baked snack components, including rye chips, garlic chips, bread sticks, pita chips, and more. 




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Bluebird Hardwater Flavored Alcoholic Waters

With 88 calories per 12oz serving, the new Lime, Cranberry, and Pineapple flavors are made up of real fruit, and premium spirits with ultra-purified water at an ABV (alcohol by volume) of just 4.5%.




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Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire GHOST Energy Drink Business

GHOST's net sales have more than quadrupled over the past three years, and GHOST Energy is one of the fastest-growing brands in the energy category, characterized by its unique identity, distinctive flavors and packaging, and strong consumer appeal.  




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Alianza Team Breaks Ground on First US Facility

The blending and finishing facility is strategically positioned with nearby access to railroads and interstates for efficient truck and rail delivery across the United States. Construction is set to begin immediately.




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Circana Research Highlights Global Opportunities to Support Consumer Pursuit of Well-Being

The report, “Tapping Into the Global Consumer Well-Being Opportunity,” reveals the complexity of personal well-being, with consumers turning to solutions as varied as physical activity, social media, food, pet ownership, beauty, and books, among many other products and services, to harmonize their physical, mental, and social well-being.




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One-Third of US Consumers Prioritize Wellness in Food and Beverage Choices

“Consumers are looking for wellness across every aspect of their lives, and food and beverages are playing a critical role in this transformation,” said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor at Circana. 




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QualiTech Acquires Ellison Bakery

Ellison Bakery is a manufacturer of cookies, snack bars, crunches, toppings, and inclusion ingredients for retail, food service and private label end markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.




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Saco Foods Acquires Ancient Harvest and Pamela's

Founded in 1983, Ancient Harvest pioneered the sale of quinoa in the US and continues to be a leading brand of value-added, plant-based products including gluten-free pasta, polenta and a brand of quinoa. 




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Dairy Processors Develop Range of New Product Innovations

“Truffle is a beloved flavor that provides decadent luxury; combining with our rich and bold White Cheddar delivers the best of both worlds,” said Amanda Vaal, brand director at Cracker Barrel Cheese. “Dill also continues to be high in demand, delivering a sharp and savory twist to a snacking classic.”





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Sargento Announces New Leadership Changes Amid Long-Term Executive Retirements

Combined, McEvoy and Jankowski bring more than 50 years of exceptional contributions to Sargento. They will continue to provide strategic counsel by staying on as advisors to the senior leadership team through the end of the year.




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Virginia Dare Opens New Carteret, N.J., Headquarters, Innovation Center

Officials praise the new location as more efficient with state-of-the-art equipment upgrades. Moreover, they said it’s designed to accommodate future growth, expansion, and increased output—all without sacrificing lead times.




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Laird Superfood Fall Flavor Products

Laird Superfood products contain only clean ingredients with no artificial (or “natural”) flavors, colors, syrups, refined sugars, or additives.




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Circle K Offers Exclusive Gatorade Lightning Blast for Summer

In partnership with PepsiCo, a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, the thirst-stop destination will bring the storm with the exclusive and limited-edition flavor, Gatorade Lightning Blast. 




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CAVA Opens 55,000sq-ft Manufacturing Facility in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley

The Verona facility has the capacity to produce more than 100,000 pounds of product a day using high-pressure processing, a cold pasteurization technology that retains the flavor and nutritional benefits of CAVA’s fresh ingredients, with no preservatives.





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Califia Farms Acquires Uproot Inc.

Founded by Kevin Eve and Jacob Conway who had a passion to provide consumers with healthy plant-based beverages, Uproot provides a convenient solution while increasing sustainability through packaging reduction. 




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Food Ordering Apps Surge in Popularity: Nearly Two-Thirds of Consumers Embrace Convenience Amid Rising Costs

Earlier this year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that spending on food-ordering apps for deliveries from full-service restaurants quadrupled between pre-pandemic months and 2022. 





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Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice, Hillside

The addition of AAK Foodservice, Hillside aligns with Stratas Foods’ long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise (DSM) categories.




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Using Apple Air card with an Android phone?

I have no Apple device and only have an Android phone; can I use an Aoole Air tag to track my checked airline luggage?




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Employing wireless sensors without a clear goal could prove inefficient

How do you implement a sensor-based IIoT system that can fulfill your needs now and into the future?




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Teabird Hard Sweet Tea

With only 110 calories and 5g of sugar in each serving, TEABIRD offers a guilt-free indulgence that aligns with today’s health-conscious values, offering a distinctly earthy and sweet taste.




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The Dairy Management Inc. Opens Entries for Checkoff’s New Product Competition

This year’s contest theme aligns with checkoff-led insights that show consumers are seeking dairy products that deliver health-related benefits.




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Prairie Farms Recognized in 2024 WDE Championship Dairy Product Contest

"I would like to thank the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association for hosting the World Dairy Expo competition platform. Winning 65 awards is a great honor, and not only did we top last year's number of WDE awards, but we also retained our place as the competition's most-awarded dairy," said Matt McClelland, Prairie Farms CEO/EVP. 




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Lifeway Foods Single-Serve Organic Kefir Flavors

Many of these flavor combinations have never been seen before in the cultured dairy category. In addition to being lactose-free, the new Flavor Fusions line is loaded with high-quality bioavailable nutrients, like protein, calcium, and 12 live and active probiotic cultures.




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Edlong Acquires Brisan Group

“Our aligned vision at Edlong ’to empower the food and beverage industry to unleash the taste of dairy’ makes our acquisition of Brisan Group a key strategic step towards delivering the next generation of dairy taste technologies,” said Michael Natale, Edlong president.




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Meet the Real Metroflor: Video Campaign Shares Metroflor’s Brand Spirit

Metroflor recently released the Dr. Russ video campaign to communicate one of the company's core values, "Take fun seriously," to customers.




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How to Define Large-Format Tile and Its Subfloor Requirements

Scott Carothers, academic director for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, solves the mystery of large-format tile terminology and explains how the established definition helped determine its subfloor requirements. 




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Traina Foods Acquires Martin Farms

As the dust settles on this deal, the company is also ushering in the next generation of Trainas to the helm. This expansion and succession demonstrates Traina Foods' commitment to keeping the fires of traditional Italian sun-drying burning bright.




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ÖRLÖ Nutrition's Icelandic Ultra Spirulina Line

Harnessing the power of Iceland's natural environment, ÖRLÖ uses patented Energy to Food (E2F) technology to produce carbon-negative algae-based supplements. These supplements offer nutrition with a minimal environmental footprint.




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GoodPop Organic Dairy Bars

Available nationwide at Whole Foods Market in boxes of six, the gluten-free ice cream bars are made with grass-fed organic dairy, fair trade cocoa, and organic berries. 




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Rich’s On Top Oat Milk Soft Whip Sets New Standard for Non-Dairy Toppings

Pour it On! New products help Rich Products build on 79-year legacy of non-dairy, plant-based innovation.




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Legacy Food Group Names New Board Chair

Before LFG, Push served as CEO and chairman of Legacy Foodservice Alliance, which he founded in 2009 to facilitate commerce between independent foodservice distributors and suppliers.