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Chocolate Consumers The Focus Of New NCA Report
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) released a report about chocolate consumers that found while preferences for dark, milk and white chocolate vary widely across age groups, a new generation of Millennial shoppers is impacting the chocolate retail experience. The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) underwrote the report and assisted in developing the survey questionnaire; the […]
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Loacker USA Hires CPG Exec Todd Hanus As Its New Sales SVP
Loacker USA has hired Todd W. Hanus as SVP of U.S. sales, effective May 7. Hanus is responsible for all sales channels in the U.S. and reports to T.J. Rooney, president of Loacker USA, located in New York. Hanus joined Loacker with more than 24 years of CPG experience at Kraft Foods, Nabisco and Mondelez […]
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Pretzels Inc. To Expand Indiana Maufacturing Facility By 120,000 S.F.
Pretzels Inc. plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Indiana, by adding 120,000 s.f. The manufacturing expansion is designed to increase capacity across a range of products and capabilities. “This expansion exemplifies Pretzels’ commitment to exceed our customers’ expectations by significantly enhancing our capabilities and capacity,” said Greg Pearson, CEO of Pretzels Inc. “Pretzels’ […]
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Mars Wrigley Seeking Retailers For Merchandising Solutions Program
Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. is making known the 2019 innovative merchandising incubator, a national program to provide retailers with the opportunity to receive merchandising solutions and drive sales. One to two retailers will be chosen to have a relationship with Mars Wrigley Confectionery to develop a customized test-and-learn solution aimed at tackling shopping challenges facing […]
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Voortman Bakery Expands S’mores Cookie Portfolio
Voortman Bakery will return its seasonal s’mores offerings with the release of a brand new cookie and the return of the classic S’mores Crème Wafer. This collection comes after Voortman’s fast-selling s’mores wafer quickly became a fan favorite last year. Evoking a sense of nostalgia, the new s’mores cookie instantly takes consumers back to fond […]
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McKee Foods Purchases Prairie City Bakery, Will Retain Employees
Collegedale, Tennessee-based McKee Foods, best known for its Little Debbie brand of snack cakes, has acquired Vernon Hills, Illinois-based Prairie City Bakery. Mike McKee, president and CEO of McKee Foods, and Bill Skeens, CEO of Prairie City Bakery, made the announcement May 3. Prairie City Bakery was co-founded by Skeens more than 25 years ago. […]
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Galbani Mozzarella Wins Gold Medal From Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
For the fifth consecutive year, Galbani Marinated Fresh Mozzarella has received an honor at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. This year the contest was held in March at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Galbani, a brand of Lactalis American Group (LAG), received a gold medal for the marinated cheese. “We’re thrilled to have been […]