National Beverage Corp. announced Feb. 19 dismissal with prejudice and complete retraction of all of the allegations contained in a prior lawsuit which challenged the natural ingredient labeling of LaCroix. The plaintiff recanted the statements made in a press release issued by her counsel concurrent with the lawsuit that was filed. In a written recantation, […]
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Northerly Give-Back Program Benefits Arizona Food Banks
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Northerly, a food brand focused on sustainable-growing and eco-friendly practices, was built on giving back. By shortening the supply chain and going direct to consumers, CEO Clayton B.R. Wolfe is able to donate rolled oats for every bag sold. Currently, Northerly’s partners include local food banks, St. Mary’s; the world’s first food bank, United Food […]
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Buy Alabama’s Best Recognizes Retail Campaign Contest Winners
The 2020 Buy Alabama’s Best Retail Campaign Launch Awards luncheon was held recently at The Club. The Alabama Grocers Association, the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries and the Alabama Food Manufacturers and Producers Association were all in attendance. Presentations were made by Assistant Commissioner Bob Plaster, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries; Ellie Taylor, […]
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Ferrero USA To Open New Distribution Center In Goodyear, Arizona
Ferrero USA Inc., part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, has announced the opening of a new distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. The newly constructed facility, located at 3600 Cotton Lane, is 643,798 s.f. and projected to begin operating by mid-March. The company plans to add 50 local jobs at the center within its […]
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Hormel Foods Acquires Texas-Based Sadler’s Smokehouse Business
Hormel Foods Corp., a global branded food company, has reached an agreement to acquire Henderson, Texas-based Sadler’s Smokehouse. Sadler’s Smokehouse is a family-owned business that specializes in premium and authentic pit-smoked meats for retail and foodservice customers. Hormel Foods has been a customer of Sadler’s Smokehouse for more than two decades. “Sadler’s Smokehouse is a great company with an […]
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Unilever’s Suave Personal Care Brand Achieves PETA Accreditation
Suave has become the latest of Unilever’s beauty and personal care brands to gain global “cruelty-free” accreditation from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Found in one in every two homes in the U.S., a Suave product is sold every 14 seconds. “We are delighted to be part of PETA’s “Beauty Without Bunnies” […]
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Cheesecake Factory At Home Introduces Premium Ice Cream
Cheesecake Factory has introduced a collection of seven premium cheesecake ice cream flavors to its Cheesecake Factory At Home products in grocery. The ice creams, which feature a cream cheese blend and sour cream, range in flavor from Birthday Cake and Original to Salted Caramel and Strawberry. Other flavors are Chocolate, Cookies & Cream and […]
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Garner Foods Names Katie Chaffin New Director Of Marketing
Garner Foods, makers of Texas Pete and Green Mountain Gringo products, has named Katie Chaffin as its new director of marketing. Chaffin has been a member of the Garner Foods team since 2010, when she joined the company as the marketing communications coordinator. Through the years, Chaffin has grown her role as a key member of […]