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Siggi’s, the pioneer of lower sugar yogurt with simple ingredients, is kicking off National Nutrition Month with the launch of a new lower sugar 2% lowfat yogurt line and extensions to the existing plant-based line. The new lower sugar offering contains 50% less sugar than the leading Greek yogurt[1] and is available in a variety of flavors and sizes. The brand’s plant-based line is expanding with plant-based drinks and a 24 oz. Vanilla tub.

The Laughing Cow— the iconic brand known for creamy cheese wedges and embracing life's laughable moments— is excited to ring in its landmark 100th Anniversary with fans in the U.S. as celebrations kick off globally this month. The Laughing Cow is starting off the revelry with limited-edition packaging, and a partnership with Daisy Cakes bakery for a limited-edition red velvet cake made with Laughing Cow cheese frosting. The celebratory red velvet cake is available for shipping nationwide starting March 11. Fans can order one of the delicious, limited-edition desserts at ilovedaisycakes.com for only $19.21, nodding to the brand’s founding year—1921.  

Serendipity Brands has partnered with Warner Bros. for four new pints inspired by fan-favorite series and movies. The first to be released is the "Friends'' pint, Central Perk Almond Fudge, which are available at selects stores and online now. Additional releases in the year include flavors inspired by "The Goonies," which is also available this month, "Caddyshack" and "A Christmas Story".     

Just in time for those seeking a green St. Patrick's Day treat, M&M'S Mint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches feature mint-flavor ice cream between two chocolate cookies with Milk Chocolate M&M'S Minis.

Eating clean doesn’t have to be timely, messy or complicated. Blendtopia is superfoods made easy—packed with chia seeds, goji berries, wheatgrass and more. Blendtopia’s prepackaged frozen smoothie kits set consumers up for wellness success with optimal convenience without complications.  

In the most basic sense, a food has value-added when the ingredients have been changed to make it easier for the consumer. Blue Circle Foods value-added seafood features clean labels and products packaged so they're pre-portioned and ready to cook.

Volpi Foods has launched a new website and packaging for the 119-year-old St. Louis-based, 4^th-generation family-owned and operated producer of specialty cured meats. Volpi’s new look brings to life the family cured and crafted brand, highlighting the company’s heritage and dedication to quality. Customers will begin to find the bold, updated branding in grocery stores across the United States over the next few weeks.

Finally, breakfast meat fans can have it all in one package with new Applewood Smoked Bacon Breakfast Sausage from Niman Ranch. The new links, made with Niman Ranch’s award-winning artisanal uncured bacon, are one of two new additions to the brand’s breakfast sausage line. For those with more of a sweet tooth, Niman Ranch has also rolled out Vermont Maple links—the perfect partner for any stack of pancakes. The full line of Niman Ranch breakfast sausages, including their classic pork and apple cinnamon varieties, is now available nationwide at select specialty grocers.

Stir Foods, a leading custom manufacturer of soups, sauces, dressings, and fresh salsas for retail, industrial, and foodservice customers, has acquired Lancaster Fine Foods, a private label and contract manufacturer of custom sauces, dressings, and condiments for retail, industrial and foodservice customers. Lancaster operates a 100,000-square-foot Safe Quality Food (“SQF”) manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with the ability to expand into 200,000 square feet of total space.

Fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor has appointed industry veteran Peter Laport as president and CEO of Bakkavor USA. Joining the Charlotte, N.C.-based North American headquarters in late 2020, Peter brings a wealth of leadership experience to the position from previous roles in fresh food operations.