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J.M. Smucker Co. Shares Progress On ‘Thriving Together’ Corporate Impact Initiatives

The Orrville, Ohio-based J.M. Smucker Co. has published its 2019 Corporate Impact Report detailing the impact it continues to have on the planet, supply chains, consumers, employees and communities.   “We know that for us to truly thrive, we must take an active role in helping those associated with us thrive as well,” said Mark Smucker, president and CEO. […]

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Kellogg’s To Launch New Baby Shark Cereal In Partnership With Pinkfong

Kellogg’s is partnering with Pinkfong to launch their new Baby Shark cereal in August. This limited-edition cereal includes berry flavored loops and shark shaped marbits, blended together to be sure your family is singing “doo doo doo.”   “We know Baby Shark is a catchy tune that has captured the hearts of many families,” said Erin Storm, Kellogg […]

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Henkel Creates State-Of-The-Art Customer Experience Center

Henkel has opened the Henkel Experience Center at its consumer products headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. Occupying more than 5,200 s.f. and comprising 10 different experience stations, the center provides a destination for the company’s strategic retail partners. The location engages customers across business units with interactive stations that allow visitors to experience the company’s consumer […]

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Tops Taps Its Third Woman For Warehouse Leadership Role

Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has named Kelly Quigley GM of its Tops Grocery Distribution Center. Quigley becomes the third woman Tops has named to oversee a warehouse facility. In June, Tops announced the promotion of Sandy Macpeek to the role of GM of the Tops Frozen Distribution Facility in West Seneca, New York. […]

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‘King Of Wines’ Barolo Reserva Debuts At Lidl’s Italian Wine Fair

Lidl debuted the ‘King of Wines:’ its private label Barolo DOCG Riserva 2012 on July 24, as part of its Italian Wine Fair. It is available for $13.99, with Lidl’s limited-time mix and match case deal. Wine enthusiasts can save on Lidl’s unique Italian wines with 30 percent off mix and match bottles when purchasing […]

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Top 10 Summer Fancy Food Show Trends Revealed

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) held its 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show June 23-25 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.  “It’s fascinating to observe the ever-evolving specialty food marketplace, which has grown into a nearly $150 billion industry,” said Denise Purcell, director of content for the SFA. “From the uptick of members […]

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Dollar General Opens Longview, Texas, Distribution Center

Dollar General employees, their families and local and state officials celebrated the official grand opening of the company’s 16th distribution center in Longview, Texas, on July 20. At full capacity, the state-of-the-art Longview facility is expected to employ more than 400 people and support approximately 1,000 Dollar General stores. “Today marks another growth milestone for Dollar […]

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Maille Mustard Now In Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Squeeze Bottle

Maille, a French brand of Dijon mustard, has its first post-consumer recycled plastic squeeze bottles. The Maille squeeze format now is available at select grocery and retail outlets nationwide as well as amazon.com. Made with the same signature mustard recipes featured in Maille’s classic glass jars, the Dijon Originale and Old Style are now packed […]