Harry’s Fresh Foods, a Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer of premium refrigerated and frozen soups, entrées, sides and desserts, has expanded its operations with the opening of a new 200,000-s.f. production facility at 2960 Armory Drive in Nashville, Tennessee. The facility debuted Thursday and will eventually employ more than 300 workers. “We are now among the first to […]
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Making Connections Between Fresh Departments, Rest Of Store To Boost Special-Occasion Sales
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) and Nielsen Fresh have released original research that provides retailers with ideas and strategies for boosting entertainment-occasion sales by examining the connections fresh-department products have with the rest of the store. “Total Store Connectivity: Entertaining Across the Store,” an IDDBA-commissioned report prepared by Nielsen Fresh, identifies what products are most […]
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New IDDBA Officers And Board Of Directors Elected
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) in Madison, Wisconsin, elected its 2016-17 officers and board of directors at its annual business meeting recently held in Chicago. Jewel Hunt, group VP-bakery for Albertsons Cos., was elected chair. Hunt has served on the board of directors since 2010 and has been involved in many committees. John Cheesman, VP […]
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Sushi Fest At Wegmans In Fairfax, Virginia, Begins Friday
The Wegmans store in Fairfax, Virginia, will host Sushi Fest beginning Friday, Sept. 30. Guests can “experience the excitement of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji Fish Market right in our store,” according to the Rochester, New York-based grocery chain. The free event will feature unique Japanese fish, sashimi and sushi, select cuts of Kobe Beef, Shabu Shabu, […]
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Bueno Foods Celebrates 65 Years Of Authentic New Mexico Chiles
Green chiles have become synonymous with the state of New Mexico. Bueno Foods is among those largely responsible for this association. It has established itself as a purveyor of family values and southwestern cuisine. This year, the business celebrates its 65th anniversary of delivering New Mexico green chiles across the U.S., while maintaining a strong […]
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Latest IDDBA Report Details Growing Role Of Digital Channels
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) and RetailNet Group have released new, original research that details the growing role of digital intermediaries in the retail food setting—such as Yelp, RetailMeNot, Postmates and Facebook—in connecting with today’s shoppers to increase sales and store visits. “Digital Intermediaries & Their Impact on the Retail Value Chain,” an IDDBA-commissioned report prepared […]
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There Is A Winning Deli/Prepared Foods Strategy For Every Retailer
It’s no small feat to keep up with consumer trends and preferences in a changing retail landscape, but Sarah Schmansky, director of account services for Nielsen-Perishables Group, and Colleen McClellan, director of Datassential, believe that every retailer—big or small—is capable of innovating and staying competitive in their deli and prepared foods department. At this year’s […]
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Boulder Organic Foods Adds Three New ‘Garden-Fresh’ Soups To Lineup
Boulder Organic Foods says it is meeting the growing consumer demand for wholesome, hearty garden-fresh soups with the addition of three varieties to its certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO lineup. The new fresh-refrigerated soups (MSRP $4.99 per 16-oz. tub) are debuting now in grocery deli cases at select stores nationwide. • Bacon Potato Corn Chowder features hand-cut […]