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Winn-Dixie Completes Seven Store Reopenings After Hurricane Michael

by Erica Sacra

As part of Winn-Dixie’s continued commitment to rebuild after Hurricane Michael’s destruction, the grocer officially reopened the final two previously closed stores to the 23rd Street and Lynn Haven communities on Wednesday, Oct. 16 to support customers as they continue to recover from the effects of the storm. After being closed for a year, the […]

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Campbell Completes Sale of European Chips Business To Valeo Foods

by Shelby Team

Campbell Soup Co. has completed the sale of its European Chips Business to Valeo Foods, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners LLP, for approximately for approximately $80 million. The Campbell European Chips business includes UK-based Kettle Foods Limited and Netherlands-based Yellow Chips B.V. Campbell will use the proceeds from the divestiture to reduce debt. Under the […]

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The Ferrero Group Introduces Special Edition Tic Tac Coca-Cola

by Erica Sacra

The Ferrero Group has launched Tic Tac Coca-Cola, the result of a collaboration between two brands of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. With this pairing, Tic Tac brings Coca-Cola into the Sweet Package Food market, creating the first mint featuring Coca-Cola. This special edition will be available in the next few months in more […]

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Frito-Lay Offers Limited-Edition Reflective Trick-Or-Treat Bag

by Erica Sacra

Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay Variety Packs is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to raise awareness around the issue of children’s safety with the introduction of its first-ever limited-edition reflective trick-or-treat bag. The reflective bag helps increase a child’s visibility or the likelihood of being seen at night when reflecting a vehicle’s headlights or other source of […]

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Green Way Markets Opens In Westchester County, New York

by Shelby Team

On Oct. 11, Allegiance Retail Services LLC held a grand opening of Green Way Markets on 20 North Salem Road in Cross River, Westchester County, New York. Owned and operated by the Estevez family, this is the newest banner for the Iselin, New Jersey-based cooperative. Green Way Markets provides a curated selection of prepared foods, […]

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People To Watch: Conagra Brands Director Of Sales Wendi Archambault

by Treva Bennett

The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Wendi Archambault, director of sales for Conagra Brands.   Tell me a little bit about you and […]

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Smartfood Popcorn Launches Lower Calorie Options With Smart50

by Erica Sacra

Plano, Texas-based brand Smartfood has introduced Smart50. Air popped and available in White Cheddar and Sea Salt, the brand’s two flavors of ready-to-eat popcorn are 50 calories per cup or less. “With the launch of Smart50, we wanted to show consumers that making smart choices doesn’t mean having to sacrifice fun or flavor,” says Tracey […]

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H-E-B Opens Its Buffalo Heights Store, First In Mixed-Use Development

by Erica Sacra

H-E-B opened the new Buffalo Heights location Wednesday, Oct. 9, further expanding the company’s inner loop footprint in Houston. The store anchors the new Buffalo Heights mid-rise project at Washington Avenue and Heights Boulevard at 3663 Washington Avenue. It marks the first H-E-B built in a mixed-use development. The brand new, 96,000-s.f. store features expansive […]