Innovation
7-Eleven Introduces Ready-to-Bake Options
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.6" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6" hover_enabled="0"]7-Eleven is offering its most popular hot food items ready to bake at home. Options include cheese or pepperoni pizza, chicken tenders, buffalo and spicy bone-in wings, breaded boneless wings and Monterrey Jack chicken taquitos. "Before the pandemic, customers were out and on-the-go, grabbing breakfast on the way to work, buying lunch while running errands or indulging in an after-school Slurpee treat," said 7-Eleven Senior Director of Fresh Foods Robin Murphy. "That has all changed and people are home and eating together as families. We can give them the convenience of picking up
Trader Joe’s Launches Implausible Protein Patties
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_image src="https://velocityinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/TraderJoesproteinpatties-600x400.jpg" _builder_version="4.4.6" hover_enabled="0" admin_label="Image" title_text="TraderJoesproteinpatties"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6"]It may seem far outside the ordinary, implausible, even, but plant-based burgers have become one of the most popular food trends of the past few years, and there’s no sign of slowing down. Folks are increasingly going for meatless burgers for all kinds of reasons, but Trader Joe’s likes to think that one reason, in particular, is primarily responsible: plant-based burgers have gotten really, really good recently. That’s why they have launched private brand Trader Joe’s Protein Patties, a pair of pea protein-based, quarter-pound burger patties that offer the
BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Wellsley Farms Premium Spirits
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.6" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6" hover_enabled="0"]BJ’s Wholesale Club announced today a premium spirits collection from the retailer’s private brand, Wellsley Farms. Customers can find the new spirits, which include vodka, Canadian Whisky, and Irish Whiskey, in select BJ’s clubs now, just in time for holiday entertaining. BJ’s premium Wellsley Farm\'s spirits offer shoppers high-quality products at an unbeatable value and are the perfect addition to any cocktail. The new collection includes 1.75-liter bottles of: Wellsley Farms American Vodka (starting at $18.99): Crafted with the finest quality U.S. corn, this super-premium American-made spirit is six times distilled and gluten-free. Just what holiday
Ikea & Pizza Hut Pizza, Meatball and Tables
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6"]Ikea in Hong Kong and Pizza Hut have cooperated on a new private brand flatpack table designed to mimic the plastic pizza box separator and a complimentary pizza that features Ikea private brand meatballs. Call it innovation or marketing stunt the move shows Ikeas playful willingness to disrupt with private brand. The SÄVA table and meatball pizza are available in Hong Kong for a limited time.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
