In celebration of National Baked Bean Day on July 4, Clark Foods has announced its entrance in the U.S. market with its line up of baked beans through a distribution arrangement with UNFI and KeHE. This marks a milestone for the Canadian company, ensuring widespread availability and accessibility of its products throughout the U.S. Rob […]
Category: Center Store
Posted inCenter Store, Association News, Northeast
Catania Oils’ Coleman Named Treasurer Of North American Olive Oil Association
Mark Coleman, SVP of global sales of Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils, has been appointed to the executive committee of the North American Olive Oil Association. In this role, Coleman will serve as treasurer for the organization, which states its primary missions are quality monitoring, education and promotion of all types of olive oil sold in North America. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands’ Introduces New Paper Assortments, Sizes, Scents
AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers, has launched a new paper program in two of its private brands, Best Choice and Always Save. With more than 20 products to help AWG member retailers compete in this competitive category, the new paper program provides a difference in the assortment and quality to all markets served. […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Expanding Paperbird Blue Line
Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding its Paperbird Blue line, part of the cooperative’s Paperbird Own Brands of cleaning and paper products. The new product line features soaps and detergents that are plant-based, allergen-free and do not have dyes, fragrances, parabens and phthalates. They also include recycled packaging. Some products carry the voluntary USDA Certified Biobased […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, National
ReposiTrak Welcomes 20 Suppliers To Traceability Network
ReposiTrak has added 20 center store and snack suppliers to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network, where they will exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring compliance with FSMA 204 before its January 2026 deadline. Specializing in snack, nut and nut butter product categories, these suppliers have aligned with […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
Bertolli Expands d’Italia Pasta Sauce Line Into Olive Oil
Bertolli is expanding the brand’s d’Italia product line with d’Italia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, an Italian-sourced extra virgin olive oil. Bertolli d’Italia Extra Virgin Olive Oil is born out of America’s love of Italian ingredients and flavors, demonstrated by the success of the brand’s d’Italia pasta sauce line launched in 2021, which features a variety of white and red sauces and is inspired by Tuscan culinary traditions and techniques. The brand works to expand across categories and innovate in olive oil through sustainability, sourcing and cooking […]
Posted inGiant Food, Center Store, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Crishock As VP, Center Store Omnichannel Merchandising
The Giant Company has named Joanna Crishock as VP of center store omnichannel merchandising, effective immediately. Crishock will report to John Ruane, president of The Giant Co. “With vast experience in consumer insights, strategy and, most recently, commercial planning, price strategy and marketing, Joanna brings tremendous knowledge and strength to her new role,” Ruane said. “She […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Center Store, Southwest
Flagship Foods Rebrands To Insignia International
Flagship Food Group, the parent company of 505 Southwestern, has rebranded to Insignia International. The move was announced at the Natural Products Expo West March 15 in Anaheim, California. “‘Insignia’ is the Spanish word for Flagship, and this natural and elegant evolution of the name makes it clear that we are committed to premium Hispanic and Southwestern products and flavors, […]