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Annual BCG/IRI Study Says CPG Sales Rose 2.2% In 2019

The U.S. consumer packaged goods industry increased by 2.2 percent in 2019, outpacing 2018 growth of 2 percent, according to the eighth annual Boston Consulting Group/IRI CPG study released at the end of March. The growth was driven exclusively by pricing adjustments in the face of declining average volumes across measured channels. Despite the volume […]

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Sauer Brands Completes Acquisition Of Chicago Custom Foods

Richmond, Virginia-based Sauer Brands Inc., a maker of condiments, seasonings and spices including the Duke’s Mayonnaise and The Spice Hunter brands, said it has closed its acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods LLC. Chicago-based CCF is a manufacturer of branded popcorn seasonings, a category it created in 2000 with the introduction of Kernel Season’s, now America’s No. 1 selling brand with […]

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The Clorox Co. Promotes Linda Rendle To President

The Clorox Co. has named Linda Rendle, 42, as president. She was previously EVP of cleaning, international, strategy and operations. In this role, Rendle will be responsible for all the company’s businesses and corporate and business development, in addition to her current responsibility for corporate strategy and the five core global functions—marketing, sales, product supply, […]

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Southeastern Mills Donates To Local Food Banks, Organizations

Rome, Georgia-based Southeastern Mills, a fourth-generation family business and a valued supplier to the food industry, is donating nearly $100,000 to local food banks and organizations that are supporting communities and retail and food service workers across the country. “At Southeastern Mills, showing real, tangible support for our customers and the communities where we do […]

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Reynolds Consumer Products Names Swartzberg VP, Investor Relations

Lake Forest, Illinois-based Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. recently named capital markets professional Mark Swartzberg VP of investor relations. Swartzberg has more than 20 years of experience in investor relations and equity research in the consumer sector. “As we continue to establish our connectivity with the investor community as a newly public company, we are very […]

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Weis Markets Promotes Two To Management Positions

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Brian Bosworth to senior director of center store merchandising and sales and Ashley Odom to director of center store merchandising. Bosworth will oversee dry grocery; general merchandise; health and beauty care; frozen; dairy; grocery; beer, wine and spirits; and center store field merchandising. He joined the company in 2011 […]

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Arm & Hammer Expands Sustainability Initiatives For Earth Day

Ewing, New Jersey-based Arm & Hammer and its manufacturer, Church & Dwight, are expanding company and product sustainability initiatives. Arm & Hammer was closely involved with the inaugural Earth Day in 1970 and continues to be involved. This year it is expanding its impact through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. With support from […]