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Report: Change In Industry Provides Marketing Opportunity For Grocers

The retail market for foods and beverages is undergoing some of its greatest changes since supermarkets came to the fore in the 1940s and ‘50s, according to “The Future of Food Retailing: Shopper Insights and Market Opportunities,” a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts. According to David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts, […]

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Sunsweet Receives PepsiCo’s Hot Fill Co-Packer Of The Year Award

PepsiCo has named Sunsweet Growers Inc. as Hot Fill Co-Packer of the Year for exhibiting superior achievements in quality and overall effectiveness across PepsiCo’s beverage supply chain. This marks the third time Sunsweet has been recognized as Co-Packer of the Year. The two previous awards were for the Yuba City, Calif., facility in 2007 and Fleetwood, […]

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Ocean Spray Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., a grower-owned cooperative, has appointed Thano Chaltas to the newly created role of global chief marketing officer. Chaltas will be responsible for global brand development and will be part of the cooperative leadership team. He will report directly to Ken Romanzi, SVP and COO of Ocean Spray Brands. “As the world’s […]

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Report: Sports Nutritionals Market Making Powerful Return

The sports nutritional products market in the U.S. is returning to form, according to “The Sports Nutritionals Market in the U.S.: Sports Drinks and Nutrition Bars” a recent report from Rockville, Md.-based market research firm Packaged Facts. Packaged Facts estimates that U.S. retail sales of sports drinks will reach $7.4 billion in 2013, reflecting 6 […]

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Terlato Wines, Colavita Partner To Launch Colavita Wines

In an innovative collaboration, luxury wine leader Terlato Wines and leading extra virgin olive oil producer Colavita have entered a joint venture to create a collection of super-premium Italian wines. Under an evergreen agreement, Terlato will produce and market wines under the Colavita brand name for global distribution. The initial wines for the launch will be […]

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7-Eleven Offers Dollar Deals On Iced Coffee This Summer

7-Eleven is offering Wednesday dollar deals on its Chillers Iced Coffee caffeinated cold beverage treat. Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, participating 7-Eleven stores nationwide will offer its medium iced coffee drink for $1. “7-Eleven iced coffee provides an indulgent, afternoon beverage treat and a refreshing alternative to hot coffee on warm summer mornings,” said Nancy […]