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West Madison Foods, Inc. Appoints Tom Lopez as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Madison Foods, Inc. ("West Madison Foods"), a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners IX L.P., is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lopez as its new President and CEO.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- West Madison Foods, Inc. ("West Madison Foods"), a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners IX L.P., is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lopez as its new President and CEO.
"We are delighted to announce the addition of Tom Lopez to the West Madison Foods team.
Tom's extensive background managing several large and complex businesses will add immediate value to West Madison Foods.
Prior to that, Mr. Lopez spent 18 years with Kraft / Kraft Heinz culminating with his appointment as President of two separate multibillion dollar divisions.

Sovos Brands Completes the Sale of Birch Benders

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Monday, January 9, 2023

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sovos Brands, Inc. (“Sovos Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SOVO), one of the fastest-growing food companies of scale in the United States, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of the Birch Benders brand and related assets to Hometown Food Company, a portfolio company controlled by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P.

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sovos Brands, Inc. (“Sovos Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SOVO), one of the fastest-growing food companies of scale in the United States, today announced that it has completed the divestiture of the Birch Benders brand and related assets to Hometown Food Company, a portfolio company controlled by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P.
“We are pleased to complete the sale of Birch Benders to Hometown Food Company, a business already home to a number of popular breakfast and baking brands,” commented Todd Lachman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Today’s announcement reflects Sovos Brands’ continued commitment to growing our core Rao’s and Noosa brands and, in particular, accelerating Rao’s to $1 billion in net sales and beyond.
As we look ahead, Sovos Brands will be a more focused business that is better-positioned to drive sustainable sector leading growth for years to come.”
Given the timing of the transaction, the divestiture of Birch Benders will have no impact on the Company’s fiscal 2022 net sales and adjusted EBITDA.

SUNNYD and Nia Sioux Stay "ReFreshed" this Summer with TikTok Duet Contest, Return of Seasonal Flavors and New Merch Drop

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Friday, May 20, 2022

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STAMFORD, Conn., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From what you wear to what you sip, SUNNYD, the boldly original beverage brand owned by Harvest Hill Beverage Company, is bringing fans a refreshed take on nostalgic summer vibes with the return of two fan-favorite flavors, classic Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade. And with Summer '22 all about making classics cool again, the SUNNYD Swag Shop will make its return filled with summer staples updated with a lemony-twist, just in time for the flavor return. To kick it all off with a splash, SUNNYD has teamed up with singer, actress, podcast host and former Dance Moms star, Nia Sioux, to announce the Summer ReFresh Contest on TikTok.

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"Summer has always been my favorite time of year school's out, the sun's out, and I get to put my summer style on display," said Nia Sioux.
"I'm so excited to partner with SUNNYD to bring back their lemonade flavors which are the coolest refreshments for hot summer days.
Between the summer flavors and the summer merch, both our closets and our tastebuds are getting a refresh!"
Like other SUNNYD flavors, Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade contain 100% Vitamin C and contain only 60 calories per eight-ounce serving.

Frozen Drinks Leader Daily's® Turns Up the Chill in 2022: New Frozen Cocktails & Poptails Flavors, Celebrity 'Co-CEOS of Chill' and Merch Shop to Keep the Adult Fun on Ice All Summer Long

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daily's®, the nation's number one brand of ready to enjoy, frozen adult beverages, is asking Americans how they want to chill this summer – pouch or pop – whether beachside, poolside, lakeside or anywhere hot and hazy where good times are enjoyed. Daily's is uniquely qualified to pose this burning question, as maker of both the nation's leading ready to drink frozen cocktail pouches, and of Poptails, the alcohol-infused freezer pops that took coolers by storm last summer, coast to coast.

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To help America choose, Daily's has appointed its first-ever Co-CEOs of Chill: reality show favorites and engaged duo, Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour.
Godwin will advocate for Pouches (she loves the huge variety), while Barbour will stump for perfect-for-him Poptails.
Their campaign will be can't-miss throughout Summer 2022 across social media, and no doubt, in Americans' feeds nationwide.
This summer will also see the launch of Daily's first-ever merch shop, stocked with tanks, shorts, ultra-portable cornhole sets and other made-for-chilling summer gear.

White Lily Launches New Premium Baking Mixes to Meet Demand for More Home Baking Options

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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CHICAGO, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in years, White Lily is bringing a new product line to grocery store shelves to satisfy the ongoing surge in home baking. The Southern pantry staple known for its flour and cornmeal announced today five new premium baking mixes designed to save home bakers time without sacrificing quality.

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White Lily developed new premium cake and brownie mixes with input from the brand's passionate social media fans.
With the addition of only three ingredients, White Lily Premium Baking Mixes produce those same flawless results.
White Lily's Premium Cake Mixes and Brownie Mixes are now available at grocery stores throughout the South.
The White Lily product line includes traditional all-purpose flour, self-rising flour, bread flour, buttermilk cornmeal and self-rising cornmeal, in addition to premium cake mixes and brownie mixes.

RISE & SHINE WITH NEW FUNFETTI® & HUNGRY JACK® FROZEN PANCAKES, IN GROCERY STORES NATIONWIDE

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

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CHICAGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morning breakfast crew: Hometown Food Company is releasing a portfolio of new frozen pancakes from your favorite shelf stable pancake mix brands! Hungry Jack® pancake mix has been a staple in the pancake mix aisle, bringing tasty breakfast options to households for over 50 years. Funfetti® pancakes let households make every day a celebration. These new items will ease your morning breakfast preparation, bring variety for the whole family, and still deliver on the delicious brand promises households have come to rely on!

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Hungry Jack pancake mix has been a staple in the pancake mix aisle, bringing tasty breakfast options to households for over 50 years.
Hungry Jack frozen pancakes are now available in regular size, buttermilk and chocolate chip flavors, and mini buttermilk size; Funfetti frozen pancakes come in a mini buttermilk size, regular and unicorn.
"Our Hungry Jack and Funfetti frozen pancakes are a great way to kick off the morning with a hot breakfast, with options for the whole family," Anglemyer continued.
Hungry Jack and Funfetti frozen pancakes are now available nationwide for an MSRP ranging from $2.99 to $3.49 each.

REASON TO CELEBRATE: NEW PILLSBURY FUNFETTI® DONUT MIX HITS SHELVES

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Kids and adults everywhere can sprinkle mornings, snacking and dessert occasions with a little more celebration thanks to Pillsbury Funfetti Donut Mix, which debuts with three popular donut flavors.

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Kids and adults everywhere can sprinkle mornings, snacking and dessert occasions with a little more celebration thanks to Pillsbury Funfetti Donut Mix, which debuts with three popular donut flavors.
Pillsbury's Funfetti Donut Mix is now available in Cake, Unicorn Pink Vanilla, and Chocolate, three different delightful flavors that combine tradition with innovation.
Each Funfetti Donut Mix box makes 12 large donuts or 36 donut holes containing candy bits.
"Our Pillsbury Funfetti Donut Mix is another great way to bring friends and family together for any celebration," Anglemyer continued.

SUNNYD Unveils Online Swag Shop for Fans to Purchase Exclusive Brand Merchandise for a Limited Time

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

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After receiving 100+ requests per week from fans on social media, the boldly original beverage brand is launching a virtual pop-up shop, the SUNNYD Swag Shop .

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After receiving 100+ requests per week from fans on social media, the boldly original beverage brand is launching a virtual pop-up shop, the SUNNYD Swag Shop .
For the first time ever, fans can purchase the highly coveted, unique SUNNYD-branded merchandise that fans have buzzed about for years.
Launching today, the SUNNYD Swag Shop offers a capsule collection of wardrobe staples that Gen Z fans love to wear and style in their own ways.
"Now, there's no need to bathe in SUNNYD or photoshop yourself into a SUNNYD hoodie, fans can purchase the gear for themselves through the Swag Shop.

Fruit Beverages in the U.S. Through 2025: Market Essentials, Key Developments and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

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How much fruit juice is consumed per capita in the United States and how has this changed in recent years?

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How much fruit juice is consumed per capita in the United States and how has this changed in recent years?
A look at the U.S. regional markets, with past, current and future volume and growth of fruit juice and fruit drinks.
An overview of the powdered and organic fruit beverages segments and the key players.
Five-year projections for the fruit beverage market including sub-segments, flavor trends, packaging, regions, sales channel and more.

De Wafelbakkers, LLC Appoints Michael O'Donnell as President of Sales

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- De Wafelbakkers, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael O'Donnell as its new President of Sales.

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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- De Wafelbakkers, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael O'Donnell as its new President of Sales.
"We are excited to announce the addition of Michael O'Donnell to the De Wafelbakkers team.
Michael is an exceptionally talented executive with an impressive track record in the consumer food and retail spaces.
Prior to joining De Wafelbakkers, Michael had a successful sales and marketing career at Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and most recently, Advantage Solutions.