Frozen Foods

Van’s International Foods, the well-known manufacturer of frozen waffles, has introduced four new items to its lineup of all-natural items.

Helping time- and money-challenged households was frozen and prepared food manufacturer Sanderson Farms’ inspiration in developing the “Pull From the Pantry” program, which encourages families to make meals at home with basic ingredients already in their kitchens.

Big Y has rolled out the Eating Right line, of better-for-you foods in its stores. The multi-category lifestyle brand, originally developed as a Safeway private label line, offers a wide assortment of foods tailored to support specific dietary needs, including heart health, digestive health, bone health, immunity and weight management.

During April, Soyfoods Month, several Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA) members are offering coupons and discounts on a variety of soyfoods to help ease the stress on grocery budgets.

Debuting a first in the fish industry, Renton, Wash.-based Orca Bay Seafoods is rolling out a new trademarked SteamWell cooking system with three new products -- two 5-ounce filets of Sockeye Salmon, Keta Salmon and Mahi Mahi in each vacuum package -- featuring a new revolutionary “cook-in-steam package” designed by DuPont Teijin Films.

New consumer research by the Private Label Manufacturers Association reveals that shoppers can save about 30 percent off their grocery bill by purchasing store-brand products on their weekly trips to the supermarket.

The supercenter pioneer is gearing up for a $27 million expansion of its Newport, Mich., facility.

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