Monrovia, California-based Cacique LLC, an authentic Mexican food brand, was ranked No. 15 in the U.S. as one of the Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune magazine. The ranking follows the company’s general certification as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year running this past spring, which unlocked the possibility for […]
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Eric Pereira - former Content Creator at The Shelby Report.
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Setton Farms Pistachio Oil Takes Home Best In Show At Kosherfest
California-based Setton Farms’ pistachio products received three awards at the 2021 Kosherfest New Product Competition, including the Best in Show. The extreme heat of Scorpion Pepper Seasoned Pistachio Kernels took the top spot in the Savory Snacks category. These no-shell pistachios are seasoned with Trinidad Scorpion Peppers. This newest addition to the Seasoned Kernel line […]
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Stop & Shop To Donate 21,500 Turkeys To Hunger Relief Organizations
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its annual Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative dedicated to donating holiday meals to hunger relief organizations and families ahead of Thanksgiving. Stop & Shop has a longstanding history of giving back to the neighborhoods it serves with a focus on fighting hunger. This year, Stop & Shop’s […]
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Sprouts Offers Market Finds, Pre-orders For Meats, Meals And Trays
Sprouts Farmers Market customers can reserve turkeys and holiday meats, prepared meals and party trays online through Nov. 22. Sprouts stores will be open Thanksgiving 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Christmas Eve 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; and New Year’s Day 7 a.m.–10 p.m. “The holidays are one of my […]
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FMI Awards Competitive Scholarship To 15 Future Food Safety Auditors
The FMI Foundation in partnership with The Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, awarded 15 outstanding food safety scholars with the 2021 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship is accompanied by an educational travel grant to the SQF Unites Global Conference, an interactive event for the global food safety and quality communities. “In a […]
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The Giant Co. To Donate 10,000 Turkeys To Partner Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is donating 10,000 turkeys to 27 partner food banks in advance of Thanksgiving. Turkeys will be donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. “At The Giant Co., we believe that Thanksgiving should be spent with families gathered around the table, enjoying a meal and creating memories, but we know […]
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Acosta Canada Appoints Industry Leader Ivany as President
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, has appointed Bill Ivany as president of Acosta Canada. He will report directly to Darian Pickett, CEO of North American sales for Acosta. Ivany has more than three decades of experience working extensively in operational management and sales roles in the […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Latest News, West
Girl Crush Brands Introduces Sunlit Agave Wine Cocktails
Girl Crush Brands, a certified 100 percent women-owned and operated company out of Southern California, announced the introduction of Sunlit Agave Wine Cocktails, premium ready-to-drink cocktails made with 100 percent Blue Agave, real lime juice and natural flavors. New data shows that the wine cocktail space is one of the fastest growing areas in the […]
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NJFC Credits Membership For State’s Ban On Plastic Bags
Group also tracking gubernatorial, other races in November election by Eric Pereira / content creator Changes to grocery store checkout, specifically plastic bags, soon will be coming to the Garden State, according to Linda Doherty, president and CEO of the Trenton-based New Jersey Food Council. In May, the state will be banning single-use plastic and […]
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Pensa Hires Industry Veteran Whiting As Head Of Marketing
Austin, Texas-based Pensa Systems, a cloud-based automated perception solution, has appointed technology veteran Tim Whiting as VP of marketing. In this role, he will help scale the company’s brand and go-to-market efforts to meet growing demand for Pensa’s automated real-world shelf visibility data. CPG brands and retailers alike are increasingly turning to Pensa to help them […]
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NACS Names PFMA President/CEO Baloga To Legislative Committee
The National Association of Convenience Stores has named Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, to its legislative committee, to serve for the new term. NACS is a global trade association focused on supporting and advancing convenience and fuel retailers. The association supports 1,500 retail and 1,600 supplier members in more […]
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Longtime Grocer/Owner Adjusts To New Markets
Uptown Grocery banners arrive in OKC by Eric Pereira / content creator This year, Ray Pruett, owner of Pruett’s Foods, acquired two Buy For Less locations to open his new Uptown Grocery banners in Oklahoma City. He is a third-generation owner and his children work in the business as well. Pruett operates his stores mainly in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Smithfield Foods Ranks Among 50 Best Companies To Sell For In 2021
Smithfield Foods earned a spot on Selling Power’s list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For in 2021, recognizing its sales organization and entrepreneurial-focused culture. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, Smithfield Foods is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. It boasts a portfolio of brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan’s Famous, among many others. Selling Power […]
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Heinz Tomato Ketchup Introduces First 100% Recyclable Cap
Heinz is introducing 100 percent recyclable caps for its squeezy sauce bottles. The new caps, which are made of a single type of material, are the result of eight years of research and development involving more than 185,000 hours and $1.2 million. Heinz produced 45 different designs in total to create the new caps, which were printed […]
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Coborn’s To Celebrate Newly Remodeled Park Rapids Store
Coborn’s, Inc. has announced the planned grand re-opening of its recently-completed Park Rapids, Minnesota location. Several grand opening events will be held to celebrate the newly remodeled Coborn’s. The store will host a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 3 p.m. on July 14. The remodeled store will offer new, enhanced services, an expanded assortment of […]
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Convenience Retailers, Suppliers Say Supply Disruptions Are Concerning
Supply chain challenges persist, with little confidence improvements coming Product procurement throughout the supply chain was a major challenge for convenience stores and their supplier partners last quarter and is expected to continue throughout 2021, according to leading convenience store and supplier companies. Two in five convenience retailers, or 39 percent, say there were “significant” […]
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Herdez Taqueria Street Sauce Line Expands With Two Varieties
The makers of Herdez brand salsa have announced the launch of two new varieties in the Herdez Taqueria Street Sauce line – Avocado Cilantro and Cilantro Lime. “Following the successful introduction of the line in 2018, we’ve been hard at work perfecting the next additions,” said Giselle Olson, brand manager. “We’re playing into crave-worthy ingredients that are reminiscent of […]
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. Rolls Out Date Check Pro From Pinpoint
by Eric Pereira / staff writer In April, Pinpoint Software completed a full rollout of its Date Check Pro software to tackle food waste management for Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. Date Check Pro is an expiration date management software that lets companies know when and where products are expiring in store, according to Pinpoint. […]
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The Wonderful Co. Wins Awards For Pistachios, POM Teas
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells recently announced that one of its newest flavors, Sea Salt & Vinegar, has won several awards. A tart and tangy snack, it was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2021 Healthy Snack Awards in the Nutritious Nuts & Legumes category and won Gold for “Best Savory Snack” in Delicious Living’s 2021 Best Bite Awards […]
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FMS Solutions Acquires G.O.T. Systems, Expanding Service Offerings
FMS Solutions has announced the addition of Kansas-based G.O.T. Systems, a technology solutions provider, to the FMS family. FMS Solutions has been focused on the independent retailer’s success for over four decades. The mission of G.O.T. Systems is to help independents increase their profitability and operations, falls in line with the former’s mission of helping […]