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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Associated Food Stores Partners With P&G To Combat Post-Holiday Sales Slump
Associated Food Stores of Salt Lake City, Utah, says it is determined to help their member retailers combat the post-holiday sales slump that many businesses feel. The grocery wholesaler is partnering with Procter & Gamble to sponsor “Marvel Universe Live!”, a superhero live-action show at the Vivint Smart Home Arena, Feb. 11-14. As part of […]
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Glazer’s To Merge With Southern, Will Retain Malt Beverage Business
Dallas, Texas-based Glazer’s Inc. plans to separate the majority of its malt beverage distribution business prior to the closing of its combination with Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc. As a result of the separation, the beer business within Glazer’s existing MillerCoors footprint will operate under a new company called Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, […]
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NatureFresh Farms Breaks Ground For Phase II In Ohio
With the first crop of OhioRed tomatoes to be picked in late February, NatureFresh Farms says it has broken ground on Phase II of its Delta, Ohio, greenhouse facility. Like Phase I that was completed in late November 2015, Phase II will be 15.30 acres in size. It will be completed this summer. “The support […]
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Campbell Pushes Hard For National And Mandatory GMO Labeling Standard
Campbell Soup Co. is supporting the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single, mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Campbell says it believes it is necessary for the federal government to provide a national standard for labeling requirements to better inform consumers about this issue. The company will […]
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Brands That Are ‘Innovating’ Appear On Instantly’s Newest Shelf Score Report
Instantly has released its latest Shelf Score report, a monthly top 10 list of the newest CPG products ranked by consumer purchase intent. The December Shelf Score shows that brands are investing heavily in innovation. Appearing on the latest top 10 are products featuring creative flavors like cheddar and sour cream potato chips as well […]
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Teacher And Oregon Ducks Fan Wins Kiolbassa VIP Bowl Experience
For San Antonio, Texas, teacher, father of six and devout Oregon Duck fans Spencer Lake, Christmas came early. On Dec. 21, Kiolbassa Provision Co. named him the recipient of its online Valero Alamo Bowl VIP Package promotion. Lake and three family members attended the Jan. 2 match up between PAC 12 Oregon Ducks and the […]
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Supplier Spotlight: ‘Not The Wise Of Yesteryear’
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Jolie Weber has been leading Wise Foods since June, but the CPG veteran has been with the Atlanta-based company for nearly 12 years—holding executive leadership roles in areas ranging from marketing to finance. “I have always been in the consumer packaged goods industry,” Weber says. “My first job out of college […]