Plymouth, Wisconsin-based Sargento Foods has promoted Rod Hogan and Holly Baumgart to new roles on the new platform development team within innovation. The company believes these changes will progress the innovation goals that are important to achieving the company’s vision. Hogan has assumed the role of SVP of new platform development. Since joining the Sargento Family in 1995, […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Mantis Introduces Small Batch Barbecue Sauces
Scarsdale, New York-based Mantis BBQ has introduced a new line of barbecue sauces to support The Kidney Project. Three varieties, Mantis Original, A Whisper of Chile and a Haunt of Ghost, were showcased Jan. 15-17 at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas. During his son’s battle with kidney disease, co-founder Andy Mantis searched for a transplant and solutions to help his […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Center Store, Southeast
Pastene Expands Distribution Into Publix Locations
Canton, Massachusetts-based Pastene is expanding its distribution to more than 1,300 Publix Super Markets. Currently sold in the Northeast, products will be found in Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. “This Publix launch is an exciting opportunity to introduce the Publix customer to Pastene’s rich flavor and superior quality,” said Chris Tosi, Pastene’s co-owner and CEO. “We’re […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Campbell Consolidates Headquarters, Invests $50M In Facilities
Campbell Soup Co. plans to consolidate its offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Norwalk, Connecticut, into its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the company will invest approximately $50 million to enhance its Camden facilities over the next three years. “We are thrilled to invest in our people, our facilities and our Camden community, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Competition For Emerging Brands
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced its first Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live March 8 at the Natural Products Expo West in California. A panel of judges will evaluate […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Henkel Partners With Shell On Renewable-Based Ingredients
Rocky Hill, Connecticut-based Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based surfactants will be used in Henkel’s laundry product brands, including many varieties of Persil, Purex and all […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Dolly Parton Expands Lineup Of Duncan Hines’ Baking Mixes
Duncan Hines, a brand of Chicago-based Conagra Brands, is launching four additional baking mixes with Dolly Parton as part of the brand’s multiyear partnership. The new products include mixes for cornbread, biscuits and two types of brownies inspired by some of Dolly’s favorite family recipes. “I knew Duncan Hines and I were bringing something special to the baking aisle when […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Inspired Home Show To Discuss Inflation, Strategies For Success
Creating strategies for success in the current economic marketplace will be the focus of this year’s presentations March 4-7 at The Inspired Home Show at McCormick Place in Chicago. Sessions will explore topics such as inflation’s influence on the housewares consumer; directional dining and drinking trends; purchasing in a digital world; new packaging concepts; looking […]