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The Fresh Market Opens First Spirits & Wine Store In Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The Fresh Market opened its first Spirits & Wine store March 7 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The new Spirits & Wine site is located adjacent to The Fresh Market’s store and features a wide selection of premium spirits, wines and craft beer, as well as assorted mixers, snacks, glassware and wine by the glass. […]

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FTC Sues PepsiCo For Illegal Price Discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued PepsiCo Inc., contending the company has engaged in illegal price discrimination by providing one customer – a large, big-box retailer – with unfair advantages, while raising prices for competing retailers and customers. The FTC’s complaint maintains that Pepsi is providing this customer with promotional payments and allowances without […]

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Civilized Coffee Introduces Line Of Instant Mochas

Civilized Coffee, a producer of instant coffee, teas and baking ingredients, has introduced Instant Mocha Powders, offering a café-quality beverage in traditional, caramel, mint and vanilla flavors. The release follows the success of its espresso powder, named “Best Espresso Powder” by America’s Test Kitchen, and its Instant Cold Brew Coffee, recognized as a Food & […]

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Commitment To Quality, Consistency Key to Gaviña Coffee Co.’s Success

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Shelby Report of the West recently visited with Lisette Gaviña Lopez, a fourth-generation coffee roaster at her family’s business, Vernon, California-based Gaviña Coffee Company. Company history For those unfamiliar with Gaviña Coffee Company, can you provide a brief overview of the company’s history?  The Gaviña coffee legacy began […]

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Reddy Ice Enters International Market With New Acquisition

In its first international acquisition, Reddy Ice has acquired Fábrica de Hielo Apodaca, S.A. de C.V. (known as Aguafría), the largest ice manufacturer in Mexico, expanding its position in the U.S. and Mexico markets.  Aguafría, established in 2017, serves more than 6,000 customers across more than 13,000 locations, supported by a vast network of operational […]

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Powered By ‘Ice For Good’ Mission, Lux Ice Expanding Retail Reach

Lux Ice, a provider of premium craft ice, is making waves in the beverage industry with its unique product offerings and commitment to quality. Founded in 2020, the company has expanded its reach across the United States, partnering with major retailers and foodservice establishments. CEO Michael Crouse recently shared the company’s journey and its mission […]