Packaged Foods

Ericka Sanchez developed a recipe for an exclusive agua fresca beverage with orange and cantaloupe flavors.

The June report finds national brands lead in accelerating prices in edible and nonedible categories by nearly a full percentage point over store brands and more in nonedibles.

The cookies, breads and bakery items company expands its North American reach acquiring branded and private brand producer Brill, part of Baker & Baker Group.

The retailer has launched a limited-time assortment of food and beverage products under the Sol Tropical name.

The company said it is a BPI-certified lid that works with leading brands of single-serve coffee makers.

CPG company purchased private brand and branded sauce-maker Assan Foods in Turkey.

Acquisition bolsters the company’s sweet baked goods business.

Private Label Manufacturers Association said the Nov. 14-16 Private Label Trade Show will include expanded participation by foodservice suppliers, triggered by the growth of grocers providing restaurant-quality meals to shoppers.