thinkThin is introducing thinkThin Divine–a line of chocolate and coconut bars found in the nutrition bar aisle. “thinkThin Divine redefines the nutrition bar category,” said Lizanne Falsetto, founder and CEO of thinkThin. “With thinkThin nutrition bars, it’s never a choice between meeting your health needs and satisfying your sweet tooth. The new Divine line proves […]
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Posted in, National
Frieda’s Promotes Chinese New Year Produce
A longtime leader in the specialty Asian produce category, Frieda’s presents its recommendations for retailers to ring in the “Year of the Snake” with a range of products, including Baby Bok Choy, Lemongrass, Oroblancos, Pummelos, Kumquats, Daikon, Young Coconuts, Rambutan, Won Ton Wrappers, Kim Chee and many more. Beginning Feb. 10, Asian cultures around the […]
Posted in, Perishables, West
Zacky Farms Sell Its Assets To Lillian Zacky Family Trust
Fresno, Calif.-based Zacky Farms LLC has conducted a Chapter 11 auction for substantially all of its assets and says that The Robert D. Zacky and Lillian D. Zacky Family Trust was the successful bidder. As part of the transaction, the trust will retain substantially all of the Zacky employees. The auction results were announced at […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Schnucks Brings Master Cheesemaker To Annual Food & Wine Experience
What do you get when you cross Swiss cheese with a Hershey’s chocolate bar? If you are celebrated cheesemaker Sid Cook, you get inspired to create Cocoa Cardonna, one of the Carr Valley Cheese Co.’s award-winning cheeses. Schnucks Markets announced that Cook will be on hand to showcase some of his company’s award-winning cheeses at […]
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Weight Watchers Introduces New Velvet Creme Cakes
Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods is introducing Weight Watchers Red Velvet Creme Cakes, a better-for-you version of the treat people love in a snackable size, the company says. Weight Watchers Red Velvet Creme Cakes are a combination of filling made with real cream cheese surrounded by red velvet cake and covered with a layer of […]
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Crossmark Creates BrandMasters For Experiential Marketing Solutions
Crossmark, a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, has formed BrandMasters— a new experiential marketing agency that will provide turnkey solutions for brands to create meaningful shopper experiences through personal engagement. Crossmark says it created BrandMasters to meet the growing need among consumer goods brands to effectively influence shoppers on […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Boyer Coffee Names Former Walmart Exec Its CEO
Denver coffee distributor Boyer Coffee Co. has named Mark Goodman its new CEO and president, the Denver Business Journal reports. Goodman has been a professional with Evergreen Mergers & Acquisitions. He previously held various executive positions with Walmart Stores Inc.’s Sam’s Club division, McDonald’s Corp., EZ Lube Inc. and the Save-A-Lot grocery chain. At one […]
Posted in, C-Store News, West
Former New Seasons Exec Makes Plans For First Green Zebra C-Stores
Former New Seasons Market CEO Lisa Sedlar has announced her plans to open the first outlets of a chain of healthy convenience stores under the name Green Zebra Grocery. Sustainable Business Oregon reports that the first two locations will be in Portland’s Woodstock and Kenton neighborhoods. The Woodstock store will be located at the corner […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
Campbell Soup Co. Named To Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
Campbell Soup Co. has been named to the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World in a ranking by Corporate Knights, a media and investment research company. Camden, N.J.-based Campbell is one of 10 U.S. companies, and the only U.S. food and beverage company, to make the Global 100. The Global 100 drew companies […]
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New Partnership Provides Affordable Online Training To Independents
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and First Data Corp., a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, have partnered to make online education and training more accessible and affordable for independent grocers. With the support of First Data, NGA members are now able to receive access to the NGA Online Training & Education Center […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Acme Hosts Grand Reopening Of Hockessin, Del., Store
Acme celebrated the grand reopening of its store at 128 Lantana Dr. in Hockessin, Del., on Friday with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The newly remodeled store offers customers an expanded variety of fresh produce, top-quality meat and seafood and a large selection of local products. During the ceremony last week, Acme VP of Operations Dan […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Getting On Grocers’ Shelves Is Only Half The Battle, Says Gourmet Ads
For food manufacturers and specialty food producers attending the 38th annual Winter Fancy Food Show this week in San Francisco, sealing the deal with a distributor or grocery chain means your products will run off the shelves, right? Not exactly. According to global food advertising network Gourmet Ads, the real challenge is getting out in […]
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Jill Soltau Promoted To President At Shopko
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to the position of president and chief merchandising officer. Soltau has more than 25 years of experience in the retail industry and joined Shopko in 2007 as SVP and GMM of apparel and accessories. In 2009, she was promoted to EVP and CMO. Prior to joining Shopko, Soltau held several […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
U.S. Leads In Global Launches Of High Protein Products
It seems high protein foods are one of the most sought after nutritional choices among American consumers to meet a variety of needs—from balancing diet, building muscle and weight loss. According to new research from Mintel, introductions of foods and drinks making a high protein claim are nearly three times higher in the U.S. than […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Market Street Participating In Souper Bowl Of Caring
Market Street locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are participating in the national Souper Bowl of Caring campaign to garner donations of cash and food for local food banks. The annual event kicked off at a pep rally in Ft. Worth on Tuesday. Souper Bowl for Caring is a collaborative, nationwide effort of retailers, NFL […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Walmart Opening Its Smallest Store On Ga. Tech Campus
Walmart plans to open a miniature version of its typical store on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta in the second quarter of this year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. It will be the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer’s smallest store in the U.S. The Walmart on Campus concept is a test format that focuses on pharmacy, basic […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Reichel Expands Dippin’ Stix Line With New Celery, Apple Products
Reichel Foods, a leading fresh-cut healthy snack producer, has introduced new products to its line of Dippin’ Stix products. Celery Stix & Peanut Butter; Celery Stix, Peanut Butter & Raisins; Sliced Apples, Peanut Butter & Chocolate and Sweet Gala Apples with Tajin Seasoning are a full USDA serving size of produce with a dip. There […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Newport Avenue Market Recognized As Deli Of Distinction By Boar’s Head
Newport Avenue Market is being recognized as one of the most notable independent delis in the country by Boar’s Head Brand, a leading provider of premium delicatessen meats and cheeses. Boar’s Head has named Newport Avenue Market a Deli of Distinction. The Boar’s Head Deli of Distinction honor is only awarded to a few select […]
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Cacique USA Founder To Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Gilbert de Cardenas, founder of Cacique USA, will receive the Dairy Deli Bakery Council of Southern California’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the group’s dinner meeting on Feb. 12. Cardenas’ family-owned and -operated business is one of the great American success stories that began in the early 1970s when the family received its Visa to come […]
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Walmart Commits To Domestic Sourcing, Veteran Hiring Initiatives
Walmart plans to increase domestic sourcing of the products it sells and help veterans find jobs when they come off active duty. Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual BIG Show, Walmart U.S. President and CEO Bill Simon also announced the company is helping part-time associates who want to be full time make that […]