As part of its commitment to building stronger communities, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash Foundation invites store guests to take part in its companywide fundraising effort to build a strong foundation and a path toward homeownership in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The SpartanNash Foundation’s fundraising effort to secure shelter—one of the Foundation’s pillars—will run […]
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Sauter Takes Over Global Sustainability Duties At Fresh Del Monte Produce
Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has appointed Hans Sauter as the company’s first chief sustainability officer. Under Sauter’s leadership, Fresh Del Monte Produce will continue its efforts to focus heavily on sustainability throughout the business. “If there is anything I’ve learned during my time with Del Monte, it is that we have […]
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New Magic Fruity Pebbles Available In Time For National Cereal Day
Lakeville, Minnesota-based Post Consumer Brands is releasing a new, limited-edition Magic Fruity Pebbles cereal in celebration of National Cereal Day on March 7. Inspired by the Flintstone family’s pink dinosaur Dino, this hot pink, crispy rice cereal turns milk blue. The limited-edition Magic Fruity Pebbles are also gluten-free. “The Pebbles brand is always looking for […]
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LaMonica Fine Foods’ Canned Seafood Stars On New York Billboard
LaMonica Fine Foods, based in Millville, New Jersey, has secured a static billboard for an eight-week period that is highly visible to commuters traveling from New Jersey into Staten Island via the Outerbridge Crossing. The billboard showcases the company’s retail line of canned seafood products, including hand-shucked sea clams, clam juice and scungilli. The 14’ […]
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Crane Payment Innovations Acquires Cummins Allison
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane Co. company and provider of banknote and coin validation, cashless payment systems and asset management software, has acquired Cummins Allison, a provider of coin, currency and check handling solutions, as well as ATM machines. Cummins Allison, a privately-held corporation, has been owned by the Jones family since […]
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Fox Packaging Names Lucas Fox Director Of Operations
McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging has promoted Lucas Fox to director of operations. In his new role, Fox will oversee production activity across all operation departments including production, shipping and receiving, engineering, printing, maintenance and more. Since joining Fox Packaging in 2014, Fox has proven his ability to develop and improve efficiencies within the company through […]
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Back To The Roots Is Redefining Gardening Category
Oakland, California-based Back to the Roots, an organic gardening company and pioneer in small-space, indoor gardening, has launched a new small-space, organic craft gardening category in big-box retailers nationwide. Back to the Roots will kick off 2020 launching in more than 2,300 Walmart stores across the country and accelerating its growth as the gardening brand […]
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NCA Names Members Of 2020 Future Leadership Class
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) recently announced its five-member class for the 2020 Future Leadership Program, which is dedicated to helping young professionals access networking and professional development opportunities. “The Future Leadership Program creates incredible opportunities for young people in the confectionery industry,” said John Downs, NCA president and CEO. “Our last class of future […]