Food Wire

Healthy Choice, the only major brand in its category that can call 100% of its products “healthy,” has introduced a line of frozen meals made with all-natural protein and no artificial ingredients. The Simply varieties are an extension of the brand’s Café Steamers line, the first and only meals that feature a special steaming basket.

Today, duBreton, North America’s #1 producer of Organic and Certified Humane Raised and Handled pork, announced its commitment to raising 300,000 more crate-free pigs by 2018. This move represents an investment of $30 million and is one of the biggest announcements ever in advancing the crate-free farming movement.

The Republic of Tea, leading purveyor of premium teas, is proud to expand its collection of Downton Abbey® teas. Each of the all-natural, calorie-free and gluten-free teas teas are inspired by the award-winning TV series.

World Finer Foods, a leading supplier of specialty food, beverage and personal care products from the U.S. and around the world, is pleased to announce the addition of ThreeWorks® Apple Chips to the Company’s comprehensive assortment of award winning products.

Grimaldi Candy Company, a well-established manufacturer of premium, gourmet chocolates, has recently signed a contract with one of the largest food retailers in the country and is currently working on additional contracts with retailers nationwide.

Blount Fine Foods, a leading manufacturer of premium, hand-crafted soups, sauces and side dishes for retail and foodservice, announced it is debuting a new organic soup. The Blount Organics Savory Harvest Bisque is not only certified organic, but also certified vegetarian and contains butternut squash, carrots, ginger, nutmeg, diced apples, and sweet potatoes.

Don Sebastiani & Sons today announced its plan to expand new product development into categories complementary to its well-established wine business, including ultra-premium tequilas, specialty bottled waters, and healthy all-natural flavored dry-roasted nuts

Sunshine International Foods announced today they are expanding their the distribution of their branded line of Sesame King Tahini pastes into Whole Food Markets, Market Baskets and Restaurant Depots stores.

Aiya America, the world leader in harvesting and distributing premium quality teas, now puts its finest Japanese green tea in convenient, portable tea bags. The Tea Taster’s Line is a collection of USDA certified organic green teas from Kagoshima, Kyushu, one of the largest tea producing regions in Japan.

Daiya, a leader and creator of deliciously dairy-free foods, is expanding its line of plant-based offerings to include a new Greek Yogurt Alternative. The yogurt boasts 8g of protein and is available in four delicious flavors, including peach, strawberry, black cherry and blueberry.