Save A Lot has begun a collaboration with Leevers Supermarkets to develop a new grocery format and in-store offerings to better reach Hispanic shoppers throughout the country. The first step in the concept development effort is the introduction of Ahorra Mucho, a discount grocery store and innovation center in Aurora, Colorado, that features Hispanic product […]
Category: International Foods
Posted inInternational Foods, National
PepsiCo To Acquire Siete Foods For $1.2B
PepsiCo Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures, d.b.a. Siete Foods, for $1.2 billion. PepsiCo said the acquisition of the Mexican-American brand will complement its portfolio while growing its better-for-you food offerings. Founded in 2014, Siete produces authentic heritage-inspired tortillas, salsas, seasonings, sauces, cookies and snacks. Siete’s products can be […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, International Foods, Northeast
Big Y Looking For Hispanic Products
Big Y’s “Local Hispanic Vendor Discovery Tour” is underway. In preparation for the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled West Springfield, Massachusetts store, the company is in search of more locally produced Hispanic and Latin American items to be featured on its shelves. The Hispanic grocery section features traditional ingredients and pantry staples from across […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, Market Profile, Southwest
Seafood City Sets Up Shop In Sugar Land, TX
Seafood City in Sugar Land is the first Filipino-focused specialty supermarket to open in Texas. The 50,000-square-foot one-stop shop is located in the First Colony Commons shopping center in what was formerly Conn’s Furniture store. Attracting shoppers from well over a 60-mile radius, the store has quickly become a popular destination, drawing more than 3,000 […]
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, […]
Posted inCenter Store, International Foods, Northeast
Seviroli Foods Acquires Portfolio From Ajinomoto Foods
Seviroli Foods, a portfolio company of New York-based Mill Point Capital LLC, has acquired a portfolio of Italian food products (including the related intellectual property and equipment) from Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. The business is comprised of specialty Italian frozen pasta products, including ravioli, tortellini, rolled pastas and other Italian foods. The acquisition expands […]
Posted inFrozen Food, International Foods, Southwest
Ruiz Foods Promotes Carroll To President, CEO
Ruiz Food Products Inc., a frozen Mexican food manufacturer, has announced a series of executive leadership and board changes designed to position the company for its next great growth period. The board of directors selected the company’s current chief operating officer, Kimberli Carroll, as president and CEO. She will also serve on the board of directors. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Midwest
Kroger Mercado Joins Our Brands’ Roster
Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand, has been added to The Kroger Co.’s Our Brands offerings. Its assortment features more than 50 products, ranging from fresh meat and beverages to snacks, sides and desserts. “Kroger Mercado embraces Hispanic culinary heritage with the quality and innovation our customers have come to know and expect from Our Brands,” […]