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Cup Noodles Introduces a Noodle Bar Experience
Cup Noodles, the original instant ramen in a cup, is unveiling a Noodle Bar experience that pairs its premium Cup Noodles Stir Fry and Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice with Noodles product lines with craft beer selections just in time for Oktoberfest. Through a partnership with Advanced Cicerone Mandy Naglich, the brand created a Noodles + Brews Pairing Guide that thoughtfully matches each product flavor with a craft brew style based on the vibrant tasting notes and ingredients found in each cup.
"A Perfect...
Finally, the Philly Done Right
Saucy chicken chain Zaxby’s®, is turning up the heat with its latest limited time offer – the Fried Chicken Philly. The new sandwich is an elevated twist on the original Philly cheesesteak, featuring Zaxbys’ signature fried or grilled chicken, savory garlic aioli, and a combination of melted American cheese, grilled peppers and onions served on a toasted hoagie roll. In a bold move, Zaxby’s is taking the opportunity to playfully jab at the city of Philadelphia with its new menu offering.
“Finally the Philly done right – and it took a Southern brand famous for its...
Chester's Chicken Pits Its Popular Honey Stung Chicken Bites Against New Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
It's a Battle of the Bites! Guests who stop in Chester's Chicken this fall should be prepared for a flavor showdown between the restaurant's reigning champ, Honey Stung Chicken Bites, and the new challenger, Sweet Chili Chicken Bites.
Chester's Chicken Bites Combo features eight chicken bites, the choice of two sauce flavors, a small side, and a honey butter biscuit. This Chicken Bites Combo introduces Chester's new marinated breast chunks along with a new sauce. Guests can choose chicken bites...
Hofmann Sausage Company Introduces Natural Casing Bacon Cheddar Franks
Hofmann Sausage Company announces the production and distribution of Hofmann Natural Casing Bacon Cheddar Franks. This product is product line extension from the Natural Casing German Franks, Hofmann's number one selling item.
This product is made with real Wisconsin cheddar cheese and bacon plus a natural, tender lamb casing. These franks are gluten free, fully cooked, and have no added MSG. The package size is 14 ounces with 6 franks per retail pack. The first retailers to sell this product are primarily in Central New York with broader distribution to follow...
SOMOS Launches in Target Nationwide with Two Exclusive Burrito Bowl Kits
SOMOS, the Mexican food brand that brings vibrant heritage and real Mexican flavors to ready-to-eat foods, will roll out in all 1,800+ Target locations nationwide beginning this month. SOMOS launches in Target with two Target-exclusive Burrito Bowl Kits, designed to deliver two servings of protein-packed, plant-based Mexican meals in under five minutes. SOMOS will also bring several products within their existing portfolio to Target shelves including rices, beans, veggie sides, and their newest product, Salsa Macha, the "Mexican chili crisp" condiment...
Texas Tradition and Innovation Come Together in the Sausage Aisle at H-E-B
When Hardcore Carnivore®, a Texas company that produces cult-favorite meat seasonings and rubs, was offered the chance to produce an exclusive line of real hardwood smoked sausages for Texas retailer H-E-B, they called on the meat science experts at Fort Worth-based Standard Meat Company to create a product that truly honors Texas barbecue heritage.
Jess Pryles, the “hardcore carnivore” who developed the sausage recipes, is a renowned live-fire cook, author, and self-proclaimed “total meat nerd...
Egglife Foods Launches New Garden Salsa Egg White Wraps
Egglife Foods, Inc., a Chicago-based innovator harnessing the power of eggs to disrupt the food industry with simple, delicious and nutritious egglife® egg white wraps, is launching its new garden salsa flavor nationally in ALDI stores and on egglifefoods.com. After testing the new flavor in select ALDI stores at the beginning of 2023 and receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, egglife garden salsa wraps are available immediately and exclusively at ALDI nationwide.*
"As a leader in flavor innovation, we are committed to delivering new and interesting wrap flavors that we...
Country Archer Provisions Launches New Rosemary Turkey Mini Sticks and Beef Jerky Snack Packs
Country Archer Provisions, the nation’s number one better-for-you meat snack brand has announced the launch of two new mouthwatering items sure to keep the entire family happy: Rosemary Turkey Mini Sticks and Original Beef Jerky Snack Packs. These perfectly portioned protein snacks offer clean-label ingredients for health-conscious consumers seeking irresistibly flavorful, better-for-you snacking options for themselves and their families.
Just in time for back-to-school, when schedules become crazy again and finding healthy and delicious food for your family...
Red Robin to Cook up Fun and Tasty Moments Across America with the Summer of Yummm Tour
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is set to sizzle this summer, today announcing the launch of their "Summer of YUMMM®" tour, a multi-city burger bonanza featuring in-market activations and opportunities to sample Red Robin's new bigger, juicier burgers. Red Robin's burgers are now more delectable than ever due to an enhanced method for cooking patties and fresh ingredient upgrades.
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Get Lost in Flavor, Not Sauce: Pilgrim's Garlic Parm Chicken Wings Promise Plenty of Taste
According to a recent report, Americans eat more than 28 million chicken wings per year. That's a lot of wings! Pilgrim's is helping wing lovers "Get Lost in Flavor, Not Sauce" with the introduction of its new no-sauce, full-flavor Garlic Parm Chicken wing to shake up your summer menu.
These new "mega meaty" wings arrive just in time for National Wing Day (July 29) and will be available at Costco locations throughout the northeast United States. The wings are marinated and seasoned with...
Dollar General Puts ‘Food First’ Through Investment in Private Brands
Dollar General is expanding its private label brand, Clover Valley, to include new on-trend national brand alternatives, debuting more than 100 new items for 2023 including a wider selection of sauces, condiments, entrees, sides, snacks and more at affordable price points with many featuring stylish new packaging designs.
“We have made significant enhancements to our private brands in 2023, and we know how important these value offerings are for our customers,” said Emily Taylor, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Dollar General. “We believe these products will...
Applegate Launches Frozen Frittata Bites at Sprouts
Applegate Farms LLC, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced its expansion within the breakfast category with the launch of APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Frittata Bites, the industry’s first and only Certified Humane® frozen egg bites. These 100% natural, high protein breakfast bites feature real, recognizable ingredients, including two of Applegate’s best-selling items: chicken breakfast sausage and bacon. The launch represents a shift for the brand as it moves into a new category for the first time: handheld, frozen breakfast predominantly featuring eggs as an ingredient...
Conagra Brands Announces Sizzling Summer Line-up of New Products
Conagra Brands, Inc., one of North America's leading branded food companies, has unveiled more than 50 new products this summer across the company's frozen, grocery and snacks divisions. As consumer needs evolve, Conagra's iconic brands have crafted new recipes that deliver contemporary, flavorful food in dynamic ways.
"Innovating to meet the needs of consumers is a top priority for our team," said Burke Raine, President, Frozen & Refrigerated, Conagra Brands. "Our newest food features on-trend recipes and relevant formats that deliver great taste, quality and value. We're...
Tombstone Pizza Raises the Bar with New Bar Snacks Pizza
If anyone knows bar food, it's TOMBSTONE® Pizza, which is why the brand that was born in a bar nearly 65 years ago in Medford, WI is paying homage to its roots with the introduction of the TOMBSTONE Bar Snacks Pizza. Fans can enter for a chance to win the unapologetic, over-the-top bold flavor experience that features bar snack favorites all on one buttery, crispy crust. Topped with gooey mozzarella sticks, zesty fried pickles and fried onions, the pizza is finished off with...
Bojangles Introduces Not One, But Two New BBQ Versions of Beloved Chicken Sandwich
Today, Bojangles – the creator of the chicken sandwich to end all wars – announced the launch of two new versions enhanced with creamy Cole Slaw and fans’ choice of Bo’s BBQ Sauce or Carolina Gold Sauce, available for a limited time.
The new Southern-style menu item all starts with the classic Bo’s Chicken Sandwich: a juicy marinated chicken breast, hand-breaded with a crispy buttermilk coating and a secret mix of bold spices, affixed with thick-cut dill pickles then pillowed between a toasted and buttered bakery...
Firehouse Subs Brings Back its Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub for $6 When You Order on the App
It's back! Firehouse Subs® is celebrating the return of its guest favorite Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub, an epic mashup of pizza flavors all in one, hot and hearty sub. First launched in 2021, the popular limited time menu item features Italian meatballs, marinara, extra provolone, crispy pepperoni, and Italian seasoning on a toasted garlic bread roll.
Firehouse Subs Rewards Members can get a medium Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Sub for just $6* for a limited time when they purchase on...
Subway Elevates Menu with New Freshly Sliced Meats Highlighted by Four New Deli Subs Piled High
Subway announces the arrival of freshly sliced meats in U.S. restaurants – its latest and biggest change since the brand began its efforts to improve every aspect of the guest experience, headlined by a better menu, which began in 2021.To showcase freshly sliced meats*, Subway revealed a major expansion of its Subway Series menu with a new category called Deli Heroes, a collection of the ultimate deli subs. These authentic, deli-style sandwiches, ordered by name and number, will satisfy the strongest deli cravings...
'Say Cheese' with Checkers® & Rally's® Chedda Chedda Buford and Chedda Chedda Mother Cruncher
Checkers & Rally's, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for flavorful craveable food at a great value, is all about that cheesy goodness with its new Chedda Chedda Buford, Chedda Chedda Mother Cruncher Chicken Sandwich and $5 Meal Deal that are sure to satisfy any craving and your wallet, all for a limited time.
The Chedda Chedda Buford features two hand-seasoned, 100 percent beef patties topped with the unique combination of American, cheddar and Swiss cheese along with dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce...
Introducing DoorDash’s Biggest App Updates in a Decade
DoorDash was founded 10 years ago with the mission to grow and empower local economies. What started as a restaurant delivery platform has evolved into a global marketplace for local commerce, now delivering anything consumers need on-demand from their neighborhood. In our first decade, we’ve facilitated 5 billion consumer orders, driven over $100 billion in sales for merchants, and helped Dashers earn over $35 billion through the platform.
Today, we are excited to share some of the biggest updates we’ve made in a decade across our...
Smashburger Introduces Slow Smoked Pork Burnt Ends Burger to Menu
To celebrate the official start of summer, Smashburger®, the better-burger fast casual restaurant, has introduced a new limited-time dish, the Carolina BBQ Burnt Ends Burger. Authentically inspired by the regional flavors of South Carolina's gold mustard-based BBQ sauce and Kansas City style burnt ends, the Carolina BBQ Burnt Ends Burger is a delicious take on the classic summer dish BBQ fans know and love, burnt ends, and is available starting today until August 29th at Smashburger locations nationwide.
"At Smashburger, we're proud of our unwavering commitment...
Impossible Foods Launches The Indulgent Burger: Premium Patties With Gourmet Flavor
Today, California-based Impossible Foods doubled-down on its industry-leading plant-based beef portfolio with its boldest burger yet: Introducing the Impossible™ Indulgent Burger — a new, more premium version of the original Impossible™ Burger patty with a recipe that’s juicier, meatier and all-around more indulgent.
The Impossible Indulgent Burger is a thick, flavor-forward burger for discerning burger-lovers – in fact, 82% of consumers say it tastes as good as or better than ground beef from cows. Each third-pound, restaurant-style patty packs maximum...
Saffron Road Spices Up Summer with Four New Frozen Entrees
Today, Saffron Road Foods adds four new recipes to its lineup of delicious, frozen entrees: Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Potatoes, Coconut Cauliflower Curry, Chickpea Masala and Chicken Enchiladas Al Chipotle. The dishes are inspired by the flavors of Morocco–a new region for the brand–India and Mexico respectively, and offer eaters the opportunity to travel around the world via their plate with each microwaveable entree, ready in six minutes or less.
"We're very excited to introduce Morocco as the latest stop on our culinary Journey to Better®, and...
Blue Apron Introduces Two Easy Summer Meal Kits with Brand-New Ingredients
Blue Apron introduces two easy meal kits with brand-new ingredients, perfect for summertime gatherings and festive celebrations. Created to serve up to eight, the limited-time offerings include delicious and hassle-free seasonal favorites, giving customers two unique options to choose from to meet their hosting needs.
The Blue Apron BBQ Rib Feast features bone-in ribs, a brand-new addition to the menu, and easy-to-assemble side dishes. Customers also have the option to order an all-new Summer Crab Picnic, which includes crab salad...
Beyond Meat Debuts the Newest Iteration of Beyond Sausage, the #1 Selling Plant-Based Sausage
Beyond Meat, Inc, a leader in plant-based meat, today announced the next step forward in providing consumers with delicious plant-based meats that are indistinguishable from their animal protein counterparts while being better for people and the planet with the launch of the newest iteration of Beyond Sausage®. With an even juicier, meatier taste and texture, the latest version of the top-selling plant-based dinner sausage in retail1 comes just in time for the 68% of Americans hosting a Fourth of July...
Panera Expands Toasted Baguette Sandwich Offerings with New Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt
Today, Panera announces the addition of a new chef-curated recipe to its popular line of Toasted Baguette sandwiches: the Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt. Panera's line of Toasted Baguettes, launched this January, has quickly become its top earning sandwich and so Panera's chefs have unveiled a new creation featuring Black Forest Ham, Panera's new country mustard, arugula and smoked gouda on a toasted baguette. MyPanera members nationwide will have the opportunity to be the first to try the new Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt, through...
Burger King Brings the Fire This Summer With the Launch of New Fiery Nuggets
Burger King is bringing the heat this summer. Launching on June 19, Guests can enjoy Fiery Nuggets, a spicy version of its iconic chicken nuggets, and its latest take on frozen beverages with hint of sweet heat, the Frozen Fanta® Kickin’ Mango. Fiery Nuggets and Frozen Fanta Kickin’ Mango are available exclusively at participating restaurants nationwide from June 19 through August 17.
Fresh off the heels of introducing Spicy Chicken Fries for a limited time, BK® is no stranger to spice. The new...
Olli Salumeria Introduces North America's First Preservative-Free Salami
One of Italy's most iconic and traditional foods is entering a completely new chapter as California-based Olli Salumeria officially launches the first preservative-free salami in the North American market.
This week, Olli Salumeria announces its revolutionary new curing process and formula that eliminates all added nitrates and nitrites, producing salami that is effectively free of all preservatives, without compromise to taste or texture.
Most modern salami has added nitrates and nitrites, either as a synthetic or through natural sources such as cultured celery juice...
PERDUE Launches Custom, Summer Ale Expertly Crafted to Make the Perfect Beer Can Chicken
Just in time for summer grilling season, PERDUE®, the number-one brand of fresh chicken in the U.S., is making chicken the star of the grill with the launch of PERDUE® Beer Can Chicken Beer, a honey double-citrus summer ale brewed with classic grilled chicken seasonings like rosemary, thyme, and pink peppercorn to help backyard grillers make the perfect beer can chicken.
Created in partnership with Torch & Crown Brewing Company, PERDUE®’s custom Beer Can Chicken Beer is tangy, juicy, and has...
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Offers Guests New, Convenient Catering Options
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® adds new Sirloin Steak Tips Bundle and Barrel Cheeseburger Slider Platter to its catering menu just in time for summer holiday gatherings with family and friends. Alongside new catering additions, guests can pick up or have delivered a new Sirloin Steak Tips n' Tenders Family Meal Basket prepared and ready to serve to the whole family. Whether hosting a summer celebration for the whole neighborhood or needing a simple weeknight meal for the family, Cracker Barrel has an abundance...
Denny's Fan Favorite Super Slam Returns for Big Classic Breakfast Around the Clock
Denny's, known around the world for its famous breakfast Slams, has brought back the Super Slam, America's biggest breakfast. The Super Slam, which is a featured item on Denny's "All Day Diner Deals" value menu, includes two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs cooked to order, two bacon strips, two sausage links, and crispy hash browns. Available now through June 20th for $7.99 ($9.99 in select markets), America's Diner, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, has given their guests another...
Burger King to Give Fans a Heroic Take on the Iconic Whopper
Anyone can wear the mask (and crown) … will it be you? Burger King® – in co-promotion with Spider-ManTM: Across the Spider-Verse – is entering the Spider-Verse with a limited-time take on the brand’s iconic Whopper® sandwich. The newest Whopper innovation was developed in celebration of the upcoming theatrical release of Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-ManTM: Across the Spider-Verse, the next chapter in the hit film franchise that will swing into theaters worldwide on June 2.
Available at participating restaurants nationwide from May...
Home Chef Launches Convenient Meal Kit Plan Made Just for Families
The New "Family Menu" Provides Approachable, Delicious Recipes Everyone Can Enjoy
CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Chef, the leading meal solutions brand available online and in stores, is launching its new Family Menu, a one-of-a-kind meal kit plan designed specifically for families. The new family-friendly service provides a stress-free cooking routine with convenient, easy-to-make recipes and approachable flavors that everyone at the table will enjoy.
"We heard from parents who were craving even more ease at...
Celebrate National BBQ Month with Affordable, Restaurant Quality Family BBQ Meals Curated by Lloyd's Barbeque
The makers of Lloyd's®barbeque products, one of the leaders in heat-and-serve barbeque in America, have again joined forces with Matt Abdoo, Executive Chef & Partner of Pig Beach BBQ to celebrate National BBQ Month in May. These barbeque icons have curated affordable and authentic barbeque meals for the entire family that are all under $25."What better way to celebrate National BBQ Month than bringing families and friends together over some delicious food," said Rhonda Ihrke, Lloyd's® barbeque brand manager...
Pizza Hut Brings Sirloin Steak to Restaurants Nationally for the First Time
Pizza Hut is introducing a new, craveable offering to its menu, Cheesesteak. The pizza destination is bringing grilled sirloin steak to a nationally available menu for the very first time, offering the recipe as both a pizza and a crispy handheld Melt. The two new menu items will be available at participating restaurants nationwide on May 2 for a limited time. Starting today, Pizza Hut's Hut Rewards members have exclusive access to be the first to try the Cheesesteak Melt when ordering on the Pizza Hut app...
Hormel Foods Pizza Experts Unveil Top-5 Topping Trends for 2023 and Beyond
Hot out of the oven from the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global-branded food company, the maker of the best-selling retail pepperoni in the United States and a market leader in foodservice pizza toppings, has a pulse on the latest topping trends to help pizzaiolos, aficionados and home cooks everywhere elevate their pizza games.Pizza-topping experts Kyle Flottman and Colby Strilaeff, both brand managers at Hormel Foods have spent...
Upcycled Food Association Members Big Mountain Foods and Crush Dynamics Partner
Big Mountain Foods to Launch its Lion's Mane Mushroom Burger over 350 Sprouts Farmers locations after proven success as one of the top plant-based performers at Sprouts for the Lions Mane Mushroom Crumble.
Crush Dynamics Inc. and Big Mountain Foods, two Canadian companies with a shared passion for innovation and sustainability, are excited to announce a significant innovation in plant-based foods. Working together, Big Mountain has been able to dramatically enhance flavor and nutrition in their new Lion's Mane Mushroom Burger with the incorporation of Crush Dynamics upcycled...
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