Category food

Giadzy expands retail presence | Food Business News

LOS ANGELES — Giadzy, a gluten-free pasta manufacturer, from television chef Giada De Laurentiis, is making its nationwide retail debut and launching its pasta collection at Sprouts Farmers Market stores. The company’s pasta collection features casarecce, mezzi rigatoni, stelline and…

HallPass wants a bite of the candy category

NEW YORK — With HallPass, Michael Tierney is trying to build what he sees as a missing fourth player in confectionery: a low-calorie, low-sugar brand differentiated by product formulation and aimed at a category led by Mars, Inc., The Hershey…

Mid-Day Squares raises $8 million

MONTREAL — Mid-Day Squares, which self-manufactures refrigerated snack bars, has raised $8 million in a debt funding round led by Investissement Quebec and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. The funding round will be used to expand its Montreal manufacturing…

Möcean offers adaptogens, aims for adults

KANSAS CITY — The Möcean (pronounced “motion”) brand of energy drinks is steering away from the teenage market, offering adaptogens and caffeine content labeling on the front of products while going for a more adult market. Tony Vieira, chief executive…

Mars launches dippable Pringles | Food Business News

CHICAGO — Mars, Inc. is unveiling its latest innovation: Pringles Dippers. The chip innovation is a thicker, sturdier and wavier crisp intended for dipping, according to the company. The chips are available in three flavors: original, French onion and bacon…

Caffeine labeling – FDA is considering its options

KANSAS CITY — People working in the coffee, energy drink and tea categories are waiting to see how the US Food and Drug Administration acts on caffeine labeling. Will it be only guidance and not a rule? Where will the…

Smucker looks to keep Uncrustables growth rolling

MINNEAPOLIS — Vibrant growth for Uncrustables has The J.M. Smucker Co. working to ramp up the momentum, including by bolstering production, marketing and innovation for the handheld PB&J sandwich brand. Double-digit growth for Uncrustables fueled a 3% net sales gain…

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