Kellogg’s is creating excitement toward the London 2012 Olympic Games with its Cereal-in-a-Cup packages. The packages don’t just promote the 2012 Olympic Games; consumers can be a part of it with the U.S. Olympic Instant Win Game on the packages. The promotion’s grand prize is a trip for four to the U.S. Olympic Training Center…
Dunkin’ Donuts Opens Eight Restaurants in Des Moines
Franchise opportunities still available in Sioux City and Ottawa, Iowa, as well as in Lincoln and Omaha, Neb. Dunkin’ Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with sister and brother franchisee team, Lori Kelderman High and Jeff Kelderman, for eight new restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa. Two restaurants are slated to open in 2013 and…
New Danish Flavors
Flowers Foods’ Mrs. Freshley’s snack cake and pastry brand is introducing two fresh varieties—apple and strawberry cheese. These pastries are baked with real fruit filling, wrapped in a golden, crust and drizzled with icing. The apple and strawberry cheese Danish join Mrs. Freshley’s already extensive line of Danish pastries that includes cherry cheese and cinnamon,…
Family Express Launches Oatmeal Breakfast Option
Family Express Corp. of Valparaiso, Ind., is beating McDonald’s to the punch. The c-store chain is rolling out a new breakfast oatmeal offering under its proprietary brand JAVA WAVE by Jan. 1, 2011. The Family Express Oatmeal breakfast chain-wide initiative is a first in the c-store channel, and it is being deployed ahead of McDonald’s…
Lettieri’s Rolls Out New Product Lines
Lettieri’s introduces new Stufferz. Lettieri’s is rolling out new additions to its foodservice line. It recently introduced new Stufferz-mini loaves of bread stuffed with meats and cheeses-and has also extended its Stuffed Bread Stix line, creating several new flavors plus a blend of unique bread dough for each filling recipe. “In addition to providing…
New Krispy Kreme Branded Packaging
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. is introducing new branded packaging in convenience, mass merchant and grocery stores. Package upgrades, new signature products and improved display graphics are part of the company’s broader efforts to enhance and grow its presence in these locations. Packaging upgrades include: Adding enhanced graphics to increase shelf impact and visual appeal; improved…
Land Mark Products
Land Mark New Product profile – Omelete Wrap Day’ N Night Bites Omelete Wrap is a delicious solution to the problem of enjoying breakfast on the go – mess. Instead of using crumbly scrambled eggs, the traditional egg-based breakfast wrap is more contained and far less likely to fall out of the tortilla. Day N’…
McLane Introduces Two New Grocery Programs
McLane, a supply chain services company, has debuted its new Grab & Go Hot Foods program and its new Grab & Go Gourmet Pastry program. Grow Sales With Hot FoodMcLane’s Grab & Go Hot Foods program addresses the growing demand for hot prepared foods at a fair price and includes an array of products and…
Sweet Success
There’s little doubt that bakeries are big. Bakeries, pastry shops and bagel sellers are growing at a rate of 5%, according to AnythingResearch.com. When launching a bakery program, convenience store retailers are urged to start with an in-depth market study that profiles the target customer base, current sales in the market area for the product…
Jimmy Dean Dies
Jimmy Dean, the country star turned sausage king passed away at the age of 81 at his home in Virginia on Sunday evening, June 13, the New York Daily News reported. Born in 1928, Dean was raised in poverty in Plainview, Texas. He dropped out of high school after the ninth grade. After serving in…