Sun World International LLC has added a stone fruit marketer and two importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include stone fruit marketer, Trinity Fruit, and licensed importers Capespan North America and Jac. Vandenberg. The appointments bring the company’s panel of licensed importers to 13 companies; Trinity joins four other California grower-marketers in […]
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After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NotCo Ushers In New Golden Era Of Chicken With NotChicken
New York-based NotCo, the food tech company with a patented A.I. technology (named Giuseppe) that creates plant-based options that taste, feel, cook and function like their animal-based counterparts, has debuted NotChicken to the Latin American market. A finishing touch to the year, the expansion into the plant-based chicken subcategory includes four SKUs: NotChickenNuggets, NotChickenBurger, NotChickenBurgerCrispy and […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Sustainability News
Fresh Del Monte’s Sustainability Programs Deliver ‘Strong’ Close To Year
Miami, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a vertically integrated producer, distributor and marketer of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, announced a “strong” close to the year for its sustainability programs. The company scored an A- in the water security category and B in the climate change and forest categories for its sustainability initiatives […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Symphony RetailAI Named To Food Logistics’ Top Software Providers
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, has been named to Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software & Technology Providers list. The Food Logistics award recognizes vendors whose solutions ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. Symphony RetailAI’s solutions […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
MamaMancini’s Acquires Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers
MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated Italian food products, has announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads Inc. and Olive Branch LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about Dec. 29, subject to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
DoorDash Partners With Lowes Foods For On-Demand Grocery Delivery
DoorDash and Lowes Foods have partnered to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 70 store locations across North and South Carolina. DoorDash currently offers more than 50,000 items and premium quality products including fresh produce, meat, bread and baked goods, and everyday essentials. Consumers can now shop for their favorite Lowes Foods products on […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Stryve Foods Lands Order With 7-Eleven For Vacadillos Floor Displays
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has announced a new distribution agreement with convenience retailer 7-Eleven that will bring three flavors of its Vacadillos carne seca air-dried meat snacks for the first time to nearly 8,000 7-Eleven domestic convenience stores, a record new sale for the product. The nationwide order from 7-Eleven comes with a commitment […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Twinings’ New Campaign Brings Vibrancy, Positivity To Well-Being Drinks
Clifton, New Jersey-based Twinings blends positivity and vibrancy in its new “Drink in Life” campaign. Showcasing its new Superblends collection, “Drink in Life” demonstrates how these new products may help consumers feel good, live well and enjoy life. Twinings’ Superblends are at the heart of the “Drink in Life” campaign, with four new flavors that […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sysco Elects New Members To Board Of Directors
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corp., a global foodservice distribution company, has appointed three new directors – Ali Dibadj, Jill M. Golder and Alison Kenney Paul – to the board, effective Jan. 1. This will expand the board to 13 members. These new directors were appointed in connection with the board’s ongoing refreshment efforts and will stand […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Ingles Markets Inc. CFO Freeman To Retire
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced that Ronald B. Freeman, its VP of finance and CFO, is retiring effective Feb. 16. As a result, he will not be standing for reelection to the company’s board of directors. Freeman has been employed by Ingles for 17 years as its CFO and a member of […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, National
National Convenience Distributors Acquires Century Distributors
National Convenience Distributors LLC has acquired Century Distributors Inc., one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest full-line wholesale distributors to the convenience and grocery store industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. Century Distributors, founded in 1976 and located in Rockville, Maryland, will join New York-based NCD as a newly created division. Currently, National Convenience Distributors is […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Nutrition Partner Offers Health/Wellness Tips For New Year
While many are inspired by the optimism of a new year, it’s no secret that only a few people are able to successfully maintain their New Year’s resolution long-term. So, for those looking to New Year’s as the perfect opportunity to establish balanced patterns, Stop & Shop Nutrition Partner Emily Hayes is offering wellness tips […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Southwest
Avocado Industry Welcomes Jalisco To U.S. Mexican Avocado Imports
The Mexican avocado industry is celebrating the addition of the Jalisco region to the U.S. import market, officially beginning in June 2022. This follows a new agreement between the two countries to allow avocado imports from the Mexican state of Jalisco. Irving, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico is the No. 1 marketer of avocados in the U.S., and billions of avocados are exported from Mexico to the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Wholesale Produce Supply Adds To Board Of Directors
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Wholesale Produce Supply LLC, a fresh produce logistics and inventory management solutions provider, has announced additions to the board of directors of its parent company. This action follows its acquisition by an investor group led by Cross Rapids Capital L.P. Charles Veniez, John J. Leavy and Kevin Leavy have joined the board of directors […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Wholesum Cuts Ribbon To Open Organic Tomato Greenhouses in Mexico
Amado, Arizona-based Wholesum, Fair Trade certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, cut the ribbon Dec. 9 to its newest organic tomato greenhouses in Sonora, Mexico. The ceremony took place in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico, and was attended by company associates, vendors and industry partners. The theme of the event was “A Plentiful Harvest,” highlighting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Family Mourns Death Of Miguel Angel Gonzalez
The supermarket world lost one of its independent pioneers as Miguel Gonzalez, one of the founders and owners of Vallarta Supermarkets, died Nov. 23 as a result of an automobile accident. His death was announced in a press release on Dec. 23. Gonzalez, 56, was known for his charismatic personality. Many business associates knew him as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates 3,000 Hams For Holiday Season
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has donated 3,000 hams to 14 partner food banks and food pantries in advance of the holidays. Hams were donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, bringing the company’s platform, For Today’s Table, to life by contributing a holiday staple to families in need. “As our local food banks […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Calavo Growers Inc. Appoints Kocher President And CEO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. has appointed Brian W. Kocher as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. “After conducting a thorough search, including interviews with several well qualified candidates, Brian Kocher was the clear choice of our board of directors to become the next president and chief executive officer of Calavo Growers,” said Calavo […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Postpones 2022 Growth Summit Due To COVID-19
As questions remain regarding the current safety of large events and the current rise in COVID-19 cases, and the impact of the Omicron variant, IRI has decided to postpone its 2022 Growth Summit to 2023. “This is difficult news to deliver, given our excitement in announcing the return of our iconic in-person event just over […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Central Market Offers Pepe Saya Artisanal Butter For Limited Time
Texas-based Central Market has announced the limited launch of artisanal butter Pepe Saya. It’s a Central Market exclusive that’s taken six months to bring to the United States. Creamy, with a rich yellow color, Pepe Saya butter is the creation of Pierre “Pepe” Issa, a master butter maker, fascinated by different ways of preserving cream. […]