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Popkoff’s Opens New Production Facility In City Of Industry

Popkoff’s—makers of all-natural Russian dumplings—has opened a new state-of-the-art food production facility in City of Industry, California, to meet the growing demand for its frozen food products. The company recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new factory location at 18901 Railroad Street. The 40,000-s.f. facility is able to produce about 40,000 pounds of Pelmeni […]

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ZeroWater ‘Filters For Flint’ Doubles Donations With Help From Target

On the coattails of a donation program for the residents of Flint, Michigan, Target has announced a donation of 5,000 ZeroWater filters, a figure that ZeroWater will match through its “Filters for Flint” program, bringing the total to 10,000 units being donated to the United Way of Genesee County. Target’s contribution more than doubles the total donations to date through […]

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Specialty Snack Company Opens Global Headquarters In Tennessee

Pure Foods, a specialty snack company, celebrated the opening of its global headquarters and primary manufacturing location late last month at Gateway Commerce Park in Kingsport, Tennessee. The 88,000-s.f., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility produces nutrient-dense and reduced-fat snack foods for distribution in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for Pure Foods […]

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Albertsons Promotes Pattison, Expands Duties For Panzer

Albertsons Cos. announced today that Tamara Pattison has been named SVP of digital marketing and e-commerce, which includes all aspects of shopper marketing, digital marketing, loyalty and rewards and e-commerce. In addition, Mark Panzer, who was named the company’s SVP of pharmacy, health and wellness in May 2015, has accepted the additional responsibility of leading […]

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NCA Honors Two For Outstanding Contributions To Category

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has revealed the recipients of its 2016 Confectionery Leadership Awards. The awards celebrate the recipients’ contributions to the category through their effective business collaboration, category management best practices and innovations in merchandising confectionery products in stores. Selected for their knowledge, wisdom, expertise and commitment, the 2016 recipients are Julie Bierman, […]

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SpartanNash Water Drive Benefits Flint, Michigan, Residents

Now through Feb. 13, customers at all 91 Michigan D&W, Family Fare, VG’s, ValuLand and Forest Hills Foods stores and fuel centers will have the opportunity to make a cash register donation of $2.99 toward a 24-pack case of Spartan brand bottled water to benefit Flint, Michigan, residents. SpartanNash will apply 100 percent of the […]

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Jack Daniel’s Marks 150th Anniversary Of Its Tennessee Distillery In 2016

Jack Daniel’s is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, in 2016. Through events, special promotions and new products, Jack Daniel’s says it will share the authentic stories of America’s oldest registered distillery with friends of Jack, both old and new. In 1866, Jasper “Jack” Daniel had the foresight to […]

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Eight O’Clock Relaunches 100% Colombian Peaks Coffee

Gourmet coffee brand Eight O’Clock is relaunching its award-winning 100% Colombian Peaks coffee, now 50% Rainforest Alliance Certified, and, as always, featuring 100% Colombian beans. Eight O’Clock has teamed up with the Rainforest Alliance to help to ensure its coffee beans are grown and harvested using environmentally and socially responsible practices. Available on grocery store […]