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Itasca Creates Next-Generation Receiving Solution

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Itasca Retail announced today that it is collaborating with The Kroger Co., the nation's largest supermarket operator, to deploy Magic™ DSD, a modernized software system for receiving deliveries. The solution will be implemented in Kroger's nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states in the U.S. This state-of-the-art solution automates several receiving tasks while retaining core functionality that is familiar to store associates.

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  • The solution will be implemented in Kroger's nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states in the U.S.
  • This state-of-the-art solution automates several receiving tasks while retaining core functionality that is familiar to store associates.
  • "We like to describe our solution as 'Total DSD Management,'" said Jeff Kennedy, President of Itasca Retail.
  • "It creates a closed-loop process from order creation through receiving, allowing retailers to measure vendor service levels easily.

HIPPEAS® Launches Limited-Edition Minions-Themed Snacks

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Monday, June 6, 2022

NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HIPPEAS®, Organic Chickpea Snacks, is spreading The Peas & Love with the launch of its Minions-themed snacks for the summer! The launch of HIPPEAS®product in support of the new Illumination film, Minions: The Rise of Gru (in theaters July 1), will be available in limited-edition packs of HIPPEAS® Organic Chickpea Puffs in four far-out flavors and a variety of sizes – perfect for on-the-go travel and summer entertaining. HIPPEAS® limited-edition Minions-themed snacks will be available at HIPPEAS.com and on Amazon as well as nationwide in-store in club, mass, drug and conventional retailers from May through August 2022.

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  • HIPPEAS has replaced its iconic chickpea smile graphic on-pack with a Minion character for each flavor both Minions and HIPPEAS share a similar yellow hue, which could not be more perfect for a collaboration.
  • "Minions are a global pop-culture phenomenon, and we could not be more thrilled to collaborate with Illumination on this limited-edition release of our HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs," said Paul Nardone, HIPPEAS CEO.
  • HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs have 4 grams of plant-protein, 3 grams of fiber and only 170 calories per 1 oz.
  • HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Snacks are USDA Certified Organic, certified gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan.

Ithaca Hummus and Grillo's Pickles Debut Bold Dill-icious Pickle Hummus, Elevating Summer BBQs Everywhere

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ithaca Hummus, restaurant-quality, fresh ingredient hummus brand, is announcing a fresh twist to its beloved hummus lineup with its newest limited-time-offer launch, Ithaca Grillo's Pickles Hummus. In collaboration with the all-natural, always fresh, refrigerated pickle brand, Grillo's Pickles, this new launch delivers an iconic and delicious dill-forward flavor to consumers – just in time for summer grilling season.

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  • Leading cold-crafted hummus brand teams upwith Grillo's Pickles to create the first ever co-branded dill pickle hummus packed with bold, pickle flavor
    ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ithaca Hummus , restaurant-quality, fresh ingredient hummus brand, is announcing a fresh twist to its beloved hummus lineup with its newest limited-time-offer launch, Ithaca Grillo's Pickles Hummus .
  • Available for a limited time, this first co-branded pickle hummus blends Grillo's Pickles'clean and simple signature dill flavorwith Ithaca's distinctive cold-crafted hummus, for a new, bold summer go-to spread.
  • The next condimentto take over BBQs this summer, Ithaca Grillo's Pickles Hummus amplifies any burger or hot dog with a refreshing, pickle-forward bite and brings a kick of dill when topped on sandwiches and dipped with crudit.
  • What better way to celebrate grilling season than with a tangy, dill pickle flavored hummus as the quintessential barbeque must-have?

GUUD Modern Muesli Launches Functional Cereal Line

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

BOSTON, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GUUD , the maker of modern muesli cereal, is excited to announce the launch of its line of functional muesli, fueled with added support from plant protein, prebiotics, omegas, dietary fiber, and superfruits.

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  • BOSTON, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GUUD , the maker of modern muesli cereal, is excited to announce the launch of its line of functional muesli, fueled with added support from plant protein, prebiotics, omegas, dietary fiber, and superfruits.
  • GUUD created its Fuel products as a modern version of the traditional well-loved European muesli made with whole grains, nuts, fruits, and seeds.
  • Our functional line of cereal delivers great tasting, whole food nutrition without the sugar, said GUUD CEO Jean Lizotte.
  • GUUD (pronounced good) is modern muesli cereal for a modern lifestyle.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Enters Into a Definitive Agreement With Revolution Desserts, LLC

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

ATLANTA, GA, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Yuenglings Ice Cream Corporation (Yuenglings) (OTC PINK: ARSN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Definitive Agreement to acquire all the equity of Revolution Desserts, LLC (Revolution).

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  • ATLANTA, GA, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Yuenglings Ice Cream Corporation (Yuenglings) (OTC PINK: ARSN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Definitive Agreement to acquire all the equity of Revolution Desserts, LLC (Revolution).
  • Yuenglings signed a new Letter of Intent on April 20, 2022, and the execution of the Definitive Agreement is one more step in the process of closing the acquisition.
  • Gelato Fiasco is a premium gelato product with two stores and is available in more than 600 retail locations.
  • Art Cream, an organic artisan ice cream with unique and often unconventional pairings, is currently sold in MOMs Organic Market and other natural/organic retailers.

Big Y, One of the Largest Supermarket Chains in the Northeast, to Sell Else Kids Nutrition Products

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The products are expected to hit the shelf in Q2 and extend the ' 'brand's shelf presence and offerings of its Clean Label certified, whole Plant-Based nutrition into the kids' segment.

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  • The products are expected to hit the shelf in Q2 and extend the ' 'brand's shelf presence and offerings of its Clean Label certified, whole Plant-Based nutrition into the kids' segment.
  • The products are specially designed to help support the growth and development of children.
  • Else Toddler Nutrition was also awarded "Best dairy alternative" at World Plant-Based Expo in December of 2021.
  • Else Nutrition GH Ltd. is an Israel-based food and nutrition company focused on developing innovative, clean, and plant-based food and nutrition products for infants, toddlers, children, and adults.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Acquisition of Revolution Desserts, LLC

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

ATLANTA, GA, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Yuenglings Ice Cream Corporation (Yuenglings) (OTC PINK: ARSN) is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Revolution Desserts, LLC (Revolution).

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  • ATLANTA, GA, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Yuenglings Ice Cream Corporation (Yuenglings) (OTC PINK: ARSN) is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Revolution Desserts, LLC (Revolution).
  • Revolution owns or licenses the Gelato Fiasco, Sweet Scoops, Art Cream, and SoCo Creamery brands.
  • Art Cream, an organic artisan ice cream with unique and often unconventional parings, is currently sold in MOMs Organic Market and other natural/organic retailers.
  • The Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation, as it has been since 1935, is a separately owned and operated company from D. G. Yuengling & Son, Inc Brewery.

North Country Smokehouse Expands Organic Offering

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

CLAREMONT, N.H., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New England based meat producer, North Country Smokehouse, introduces two new organic hams to their retail lineup; Applewood Smoked Ham Steak and Petit Ham.

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  • CLAREMONT, N.H., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New England based meat producer, North Country Smokehouse, introduces two new organic hams to their retail lineup; Applewood Smoked Ham Steak and Petit Ham.
  • North Country Smokehouse is on a mission to be recognized as the North American leader for organic smoked meats.
  • The hams are fully cooked, with the signature smokehouse flavor of which North Country is well noted.
  • The expansion of the company's organic lineup marks yet another milestone in the strategic mission to be recognized as the North American leader for certified humane and organic smoked meats.

Calamari Market Leader Relaunches Retail Offering

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Our expanded and redesigned retail offering allows us to better connect with home chefs, giving them easy access to responsibly sourced and delicious calamari along with great recipes to make in the comfort of their own kitchens."

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  • Our expanded and redesigned retail offering allows us to better connect with home chefs, giving them easy access to responsibly sourced and delicious calamari along with great recipes to make in the comfort of their own kitchens."
  • A new addition to the retail line up are The Town Dock's flavorful calamari steaks cut from Peruvian Jumbo Squid (Dosidicus gigas).
  • The Town Dock full rebranded lineup includes:
    Longfin Calamari: The Town Dock's flagship calamari and a Rhode Island icon.
  • A market leader in foodservice calamari with a growing retail presence, we are a vertically integrated seafood company located on the water in Point Judith, Rhode Island.

Else to launch product rollout to "Big Y" stores in April

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Else's Plant-Based Nutrition for Toddlers will be available for purchase in all 71 Big Y grocery stores.

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  • Else's Plant-Based Nutrition for Toddlers will be available for purchase in all 71 Big Y grocery stores.
  • We are eager to bring real, whole food-based, clean label solutions to families in this region," she added.
  • Big Y is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England , and it employs over 12,000 people.
  • Big Y also operated two standalone pharmacies in Springfield and Wilbraham before eventually folding them into the pharmacies located in its nearby stores.