Del Monte Foods Inc., a division of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., reaffirmed its long connection to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by making the city its central hub. The announcement comes after Fresh Del Monte recently acquired Del Monte Foods, which will continue operating there. “Pittsburgh has been an important part of our story for more than […]
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General Mills Promotes McNabb To COO
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General Mills has promoted Dana McNabb to chief operating officer, effective June 1. McNabb will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening and join General Mills’ board of directors. In addition to her current accountabilities leading North America Retail and North America Pet, McNabb will add responsibility for all General Mills’ […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Names Cook SVP Of Own Brands
Ahold Delhaize USA has appointed Abby Cook as SVP, Own Brands In the role, Cook will lead the company’s Own Brands portfolio, overseeing strategy, innovation and execution to drive growth and differentiation across the U.S. businesses. She will report to Chief Commercial and Digital Officer Keith Nicks. Growing Together component Own Brands are a critical […]
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FreshEdge Announces Passing Of Produce Leader Larry Brown
Produce industry veteran Larry Brown, VP of sales at FreshEdge, died April 30 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. According to the company, Brown dedicated most of his professional career to the fresh produce business. He was a mentor, leader and friend to many in the industry and an always present face when the […]
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Flowers Foods Expands Breakfast, Snacking Lineup For Five Brands
Flowers Foods Inc. is adding to its breakfast and snacking selection with new offerings from Canyon Bakehouse, Dave’s Killer Bread, Simple Mills, Tastykake and Wonder brands. The company’s new breakfast offerings span bagels, breakfast bars, English muffins, doughnuts, Danishes and pancake and waffle mixes. Snack additions include protein and snack bars, snack bites, crème filled […]
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C&S Wholesale Grocers Introduces Sol Select Private Label Brand
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC has launched a new Hispanic private label brand, Sol Select, that includes more than 250 frozen, center store, household and dairy products. The collection is C&S’s latest offering in its OurBrands portfolio, which also includes Best Yet and Our Family. “Sol Select is the perfect addition to C&S’s private label portfolio – […]
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99 Ranch Market Begins Marketing Campaign For AAPI Heritage Month
99 Ranch Market is launching “Raised by 99 Ranch,” a social media-driven campaign that celebrates the brand as a living archive of memory, identity and belonging. The campaign, timed with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, is built on the premise that for many families, 99 Ranch isn’t just where they shopped; it’s […]
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Viva Fresh 2026 Shares Roadmap To Future-Proof Produce Industry
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) delivered high-impact education at its 2026 Viva Fresh Expo, equipping produce leaders with real-time market insights and a forward-looking strategy to compete in an evolving global landscape. Headlining the education program, economist Richard Kottmeyer of FutureBridge challenged attendees to look beyond consumer-related volatility and rethink how fresh produce can […]