Private Label Brands Outpace National Brands, Creating Opportunities for Co-Packers Private label brands are on the rise, overtaking national brands, especially in the mass market area, as consumers look to less expensive alternatives that still provide the taste and healthy ingredients they seek in today’s foods. Private label brands have surged 40 percent over five … Continued
Many companies are turning to service providers that offer a one-stop shop approach for their cold chain needs. Cold chain services include cold storage, kitting, tempering, code dating and pre-pricing, in addition to other value-added solutions. According to the Refrigerated and Frozen Foods’ Industry Report, the cold food and beverage industry is experiencing a major … Continued
VILLA RICA, GA (July 17, 2019) – Universal Pure Holdings LLC (“Universal Pure”), the largest independent provider of high pressure processing services in North America and a portfolio company of Tilia Holdings, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Stay Fresh Foods LLC (“Stay Fresh”) as of July 1, 2019. The transaction combines two recognized … Continued
We’ve got a juicy piece of news to share. In April, one of our customers, Sofresco, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility on our Malvern, Pa., campus. The company will be producing fresh juices and other products for the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama markets. They also are partnering with Universal … Continued
Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party, attending one, or watching the game solo, chances are you’ll be enjoying some version of chips and dip as part of your game-time menu. According to a survey by Offers.com, Americans’ favorite Super Bowl dip is queso (28%), followed by guacamole in close second place at 26%. … Continued
In October we kicked off our first ever HPP Summit Series of monthly webinars. Every month we will spotlight expert speakers from the food, beverage, and HPP industry. Each session will be live and interactive, including speaker Q&A sessions. Following the webinars, we will provide an on-demand version to all attendees. We are excited to … Continued
In October we kicked off our first ever HPP Summit Series of monthly webinars. Every month until October 2019, we will spotlight expert speakers from the food, beverage, and HPP industry. Each session will be live and interactive, including speaker Q&A sessions. Following the webinars, we will provide an on-demand version to all attendees. We … Continued
To kick-off the HPP Summit Series, we are pleased to present our friend Manny Picciola, Managing Director, L.E.K. Consulting. Manny is the Head of the Food and Beverage practice in Chicago. During his 15+ year consulting career, Manny has managed and executed client engagements spanning Corporate Growth Strategy, Business Design, Mergers & Acquisitions support, Integration, and … Continued
With many grocery stores developing their own private label brands, the competition is rising among these retailers to differentiate their products. Quality, taste, price point, and packaging – these are all important factors for consumers when they are deciding which brand to purchase. But what happens when all brands are equal in these aspects? What … Continued
Nashville-based Chairman’s Foods has been producing high-quality products for the foodservice industry for more than 40 years. Their products include soups, stews and chowders; wet, prepared salads; cooked proteins; fillings and toppings; gravies and dips; and side dishes. When one of their customers wanted a refrigerated chicken casserole product that combined cooked chicken with the … Continued
