The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., the Scottsdale, Arizona-based producer of bottled alkaline drinking water sold under the brand name Alkaline88, has launched its new canned product line, featuring 16-oz. aluminum cans, available in Alkaline88 water, four all-natural flavored waters and three all-natural flavored cannabidiol- (CBD) infused waters. As demand for canned products is steadily increasing, the […]
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CPG Industry Supports 20 Million US Jobs, Contributes $2 Trillion To GDP
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry supports one in 10 American jobs and is the largest manufacturing employer in the United States, according to a report released Aug. 6 by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, shows that the CPG industry supports 20.4 million jobs that generate $1.1 trillion in labor income and contribute $2 trillion to […]
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Generation Next Pilots Photo Printing Kiosks At Atlanta-Area Krogers
Generation Next Franchise Brands is introducing a pilot with The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta Division for its Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks. The pilot phase will measure consumer engagement and response to the Print Mates kiosks, which are designed to “reinvent” the photo printing experience. Print Mates’ easy-to-use, touchscreen kiosks allow customers to print high-quality […]
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Retired NFL Athletes Steve Smith Sr., Jonathan Stewart Partner With cbdMD
Former Carolina Panthers teammates Steve Smith Jr. and Jonathan Stewart have formed a new partnership with Team cbdMD, a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand. With products focused on health and wellness, cbdMD is recognized for its THC-free, hybrid manufacturing process CBD products. Smith Sr. played for Carolina for 12 years, along with a brief […]
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Concord Foods Updates Its Caramel Apple Products
Concord Foods, a maker of produce-companion products, has completed packaging and formula updates for the Concord Fresh Success Caramel Apple Wrap as well as the Caramel Apple Kit with M&M’S candies, both of which are currently available at retail stores. The company, based in Brockton, Massachusetts, has reformulated the Fresh Success Caramel Apple Wrap with […]
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NGA Show Adding Pavilions For Foodservice, Pet Care And More
The NGA Show is debuting seven new specialty pavilions for the 2020 event, scheduled for Feb. 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center. New on the 2020 NGA Show Expo floor are: • Foodservice Pavilion—Retailers can source products and services from current and emerging foodservice brands, allowing them to remain competitive by adding cafés within […]
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New York City Bans CBD-Infused Food And Drinks
by Kristen Brissette/editorial assistant New York City’s Health Department has issued a ban that prohibits foodservice establishments from selling cannabidiol (CBD)-infused food and drinks, saying it is “responsible for promoting the safety of the food available to New Yorkers.” These products have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and selling […]
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Atlas Holdings Buys TreeHouse’s Flagstone Foods Division, Names CEO
Atlas Holdings, headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, has completed its purchase of the snacks division of TreeHouse Foods Inc., establishing Flagstone Foods as a new, standalone company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Flagstone is manufacturer and distributor of private label snacks serving North America. The company’s more than 800 associates are located in plants in Robersonville, North […]
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Hattersley To Become President And CEO Of Molson Coors
Gavin Hattersley will become president and CEO of Molson Coors Brewing Co. in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 28, succeeding Mark Hunter, who is retiring. Hattersley has served as president and CEO of MillerCoors, the U.S. business unit, since September 2015. He was the interim CEO of MillerCoors from July 2015. “After a 36-year career with the […]
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Silver Eagle Distributors Names Limbaugh To VP Role
Silver Eagle Distributors L.P., an Anheuser-Busch wholesaler headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has named James P. “J.P.” Limbaugh II as VP of sales and marketing. His responsibilities include the management of all sales, marketing and special events for Silver Eagle’s 13-county territory. The counties are Atascosa, Bexar, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Kinney, Maverick, Medina, Real, Uvalde, […]
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Meatless Farm Co. Products To Debut At Whole Foods Market
The Meatless Farm Co. will debut meatless burgers and ground in more than 450 Whole Foods Market locations across the U.S. beginning Aug. 5. Whole Foods Market customers can purchase Meatless Farm’s meat-free quarter-pound burger patties, priced at $5.99 for a pack of two, and meat-free ground, priced at $7.99 per 14-oz. pack. Meatless Farm products […]
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Kathy Ireland, NatureZway Partner On Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
NatureZway has partnered with Kathy Ireland Worldwide (KIWW) for a line of sustainable home cleaning products made of bamboo and other renewable materials. The new collaboration between KIWW and NatureZway will bring to market a wide range of environmentally sustainable products for the home that are free of chemicals, are kid and pet friendly, and are […]
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Serenity Kids Baby Food Closes $1.5M Round Of Funding Led By Wild Ventures
Austin, Texas-based baby food company Serenity Kids has closed a $1.5 million funding round led by Wild Ventures, an early-stage venture fund of wellness influencers. The investment will support the operations, inventory, research and development, and extend the national presence for the only high-fat, low-sugar baby food on the market. Serenity Kids is a baby food company on […]
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Mettler Toledo bPro Counter Scale Highlighted In Case Study
Columbus, Ohio-based Mettler Toledo introduced the bPro Counter Scale after recognizing a need in the retail and grocery industry for an economical scale solution with advanced capacity. A case study showcasing the bPro’s integration into a growing meat business outlines its successes. This case study also demonstrates the value of having a weighing partner with […]
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Hussmann Corp. Launches Proto-Aire EZ Refrigeration Solution
St. Louis, Missouri-based Hussmann Corp. has launched its Proto-Aire EZ refrigeration solution. The next generation Proto-Aire extends the solution to meet the growing demand in the marketplace. The new system is an option for grocery applications and primarily designed for the convenience store market. It provides a simplistic, easy to install and service solution geared toward […]
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Honey Stinger Joins Forces With International Exporter Grovara
Honey Stinger, the award-winning maker of sports nutrition products featuring honey, has joined with Grovara, an international exporter of organic, natural and specialty food and beverage products. Founded in 2001 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger has established itself as one of the premier sports nutrition brands on the market. With Grovara, the brand will have […]
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AppCard Technology Enables Grocers To Automatically Earn Shopper Loyalty
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest AppCard services about 1,400 grocery locations across the country. Its programs are catered to today’s shoppers, referred to by Merrick Rosner, AppCard VP, enterprise accounts, not as Gen X, Y or Z, but as the “generation of expectations.” “They expect personalized communication and offers. They expect you to understand who they are […]
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Turkey Hill Appoints New CEO And Chairman Of The Board
Turkey Hill LLC, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and distributor of branded ice cream and refrigerated drinks, has appointed Tim Hopkins CEO. Hopkins succeeds John Cox, who is the new chairman of the board of directors. “It has been a great source of pride to see Turkey Hill develop into an industry leader over my 34-year […]
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J.M. Smucker Co. Shares Progress On ‘Thriving Together’ Corporate Impact Initiatives
The Orrville, Ohio-based J.M. Smucker Co. has published its 2019 Corporate Impact Report detailing the impact it continues to have on the planet, supply chains, consumers, employees and communities. “We know that for us to truly thrive, we must take an active role in helping those associated with us thrive as well,” said Mark Smucker, president and CEO. […]
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Kellogg’s To Launch New Baby Shark Cereal In Partnership With Pinkfong
Kellogg’s is partnering with Pinkfong to launch their new Baby Shark cereal in August. This limited-edition cereal includes berry flavored loops and shark shaped marbits, blended together to be sure your family is singing “doo doo doo.” “We know Baby Shark is a catchy tune that has captured the hearts of many families,” said Erin Storm, Kellogg […]