Loacker USA has hired Todd W. Hanus as SVP of U.S. sales, effective May 7. Hanus is responsible for all sales channels in the U.S. and reports to T.J. Rooney, president of Loacker USA, located in New York. Hanus joined Loacker with more than 24 years of CPG experience at Kraft Foods, Nabisco and Mondelez […]
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Jack Daniels Country Cocktails Southern Citrus Flavor Launched
Jack Daniels Country Cocktails has released its new Southern Citrus flavor just in time for summer. The new Southern Citrus is hitting shelves in stores across the U.S. in May. It will be sold in retail and convenience stores nationwide as a six-pack of 10-oz. bottles; SRP $7.99 per six-pack. Jack Daniels Country Cocktails Southern […]
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Kellogg To Introduce Off The Grid Protein Waffle In 3 Flavors
Off the Grid, a Kellogg Co. brand, introduces a new waffle that provides 12g of complete protein per serving. The Off the Grid Protein Waffle comes in three flavors—Vanilla Buttermilk, Cinnamon Brown Sugar and Wild Blueberry. They will be available in the freezer aisle beginning in June. “Off the Grid waffles were created to deliver […]
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Pretzels Inc. To Expand Indiana Maufacturing Facility By 120,000 S.F.
Pretzels Inc. plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Indiana, by adding 120,000 s.f. The manufacturing expansion is designed to increase capacity across a range of products and capabilities. “This expansion exemplifies Pretzels’ commitment to exceed our customers’ expectations by significantly enhancing our capabilities and capacity,” said Greg Pearson, CEO of Pretzels Inc. “Pretzels’ […]
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Farmer Bros. CEO Keown Out; Mottern Named Interim CEO
Christopher P. Mottern, who has served as a director on the Farmer Bros. Co. board since 2013, has been appointed to serve as interim CEO, succeeding Michael Keown who, by mutual agreement with the board, stepped down as company president, CEO and director. The change was effective May 7. Farmer Bros. Co. is a Northlake, […]
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Lip Smacker, Crayola Create Lip Line With Flavor And Color
Two popular American brands have combined to create the Lip Smacker x Crayola collection. The collection pairs Lip Smacker’s popular best flavors with Crayola crayon colors. The Lip Smacker x Crayola Collection includes a five-piece liquid lip gloss party pack, a lip balm trio and an eight-piece lip balm party pack. “At Lip Smacker, our […]
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Nestlé To Close Eight DCs, Transition To Warehouse Model
Nestlé USA will exit its company-owned frozen direct-store-delivery (DSD) network for its pizza and ice cream businesses and transition to a warehouse model. The company says the change will leverage the warehouse network that Nestlé already uses for its frozen meals and snacks. The phased transition will commence in the third quarter of 2019 and […]
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Mars Wrigley Seeking Retailers For Merchandising Solutions Program
Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. is making known the 2019 innovative merchandising incubator, a national program to provide retailers with the opportunity to receive merchandising solutions and drive sales. One to two retailers will be chosen to have a relationship with Mars Wrigley Confectionery to develop a customized test-and-learn solution aimed at tackling shopping challenges facing […]