Crystal Valley Foods is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of service to the produce industry. Since its inception in 1994, Crystal Valley Foods provides premium-quality fruits and vegetables to customers across North America. Established in Miami, Florida, Crystal Valley Foods has grown into a recognized specialty supplier, serving retail, foodservice and wholesale markets. […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inBakery News, Feature, National
St Pierre ‘Putting The Consumer First,’ Continuing To Educate
Sarah Boddy, managing director for St Pierre at Grupo Bimbo, recently spoke to the The Griffin Report about the company’s journey and how it is helping retailers navigate inflation and other industry challenges. “When we launched into the U.S. market…nobody knew what brioche was,” Boddy said. “We had a big job in educating the customers […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southeast
Milo’s, Altium Packaging Open On-Site Bottle Blowing Facility
Milo’s Tea Co., along with its supplier Altium Packaging LLC, opened a new packaging manufacturing operation adjacent to Milo’s original manufacturing and distribution center in Bessemer, Alabama. Milo’s bottle blowing facility began full operations during the summer, creating 35 new jobs, and formally opened its doors on Sept. 4 with an on-site ribbon-cutting ceremony. At […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
General Mills Shares Plans To Sell N.A. Yogurt Business
General Mills Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to sell its North American yogurt business to Lactalis and Sodiaal, two French dairy companies, in cash transactions valued at an aggregate $2.1 billion. Following the completion, the U.S. and Canadian businesses will operate independently, with Lactalis acquiring the U.S. business and Sodiaal acquiring the Canadian business. […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Tops Unveils New Artisan Breads
Tops Friendly Markets has introduced new artisan breads – designed to enhance sandwiches, appetizers and table breads – at participating stores. They are available in seven flavors – Rosemary Sea Salt, Kalamata Olive, Asiago, Roasted Garlic, Pugliese, Ciabatta and Baguette – though the variety may vary by location. Created in partnership with Buffalo-based Rich Products, the collection is a “perfect example […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Campbell Soup Co. Shares Upcoming Name Change At Investor Day
Campbell Soup Co. held an Investor Day on Sept. 10 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, where the management team announced several changes, including updating its name to reflect the breadth of the company. The company intends to change its name to The Campbell’s Company, subject to shareholder approval at its annual meeting […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Franklin To Receive IFPA’s Retail Produce Manager Of The Year Award
Brad Franklin, produce manager for Tops Friendly Markets in Towanda, Pennsylvania, will receive the 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award. For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, Franklin is one of 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) with this distinction. “Brad […]
Posted inProduce News, National
SEPC Releases ‘What’s New’ Annual Consumer Research Results
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) released its annual “What’s New? 2024″ consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations. The interactive format combines the presentation of the research results by Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics with attendees discussing findings with fellow retailers and grower/shippers throughout the session. In addition to consumers’ views of the […]