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This week's Fun Friday includes a HI-CHEW airport popup, Portillo's Hot Dog High Tea, Planters' Mr. Peanut's movie debut, Heinz' wide-mouth jar for dipping potato chips, and Kinder Bueno's partnership with college basketball star Dylan Harper.

The company, with a production bakery dedicated to cakes, desserts, and frozen pastries, distributes its products in Canada and the United States.

Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of The Hormel Foundation, has been re-appointed to the Hormel Foods board of directors, effective March 21. 

The food co-manufacturer and private-label provider to continue its legacy of growth, quality, and service through new leadership.

The FDA ban, announced in January, is slated to take effect in 2027, giving producers time to explore stand-ins for the coloring agent.

Flavors of the U.K.-based high-protein, low-sugar bar brand include Peanut Nutter, Cookie Dough, and Oreo.

HoneyCrunch, a blondie brittle with a hint of lavender, took home top honors at the American Society of Baking’s (ASB) annual Product Development Competition.

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Junior Trendspotter program partnered with 13 graduate students from the University of Nevada Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality to identify on-trend products from specialty food exhibitors at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show.

This milestone commitment showcases Schneider Electric’s dedication to empowering the future workforce of the packaging and processing industry by helping students.

Joe O'Connor moves to role of vice president of emerging brands – retail.