The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and will mark the milestone at the upcoming IDDBA show to be held June 9-11 in Houston. Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing for IDDBA, said registration is on track to be as good or better than last year’s show in Anaheim, California. […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Acquires Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has acquired Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, based in Trenton, Missouri. All employees will join the Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. team during the transition. “We are thrilled to welcome the employees, customers and communities of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company into the Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company family,” said CEO Rob Feeney of Des […]
Posted inBakery News, Ask The Experts, National
Fresh Is King: How Grocers Can Leverage In-Store Baking To Build Sales
Sponsored content Charlie Wood, VP of sales at Bake’n Joy, discusses the latest bakery trends and key factors for retailers to consider when choosing a bakery partner. Wood has a history of working in the food and beverages industry. His areas of expertise include consumer products, management, marketing strategy, competitive analysis and strategy. He is […]
Posted inBeverage News, Association News, National
Bottled Water Outsells Carbonated Soft Drinks For Eighth Year In A Row
Bottled water has retained its title as America’s favorite packaged drink, outselling carbonated soft drinks (by volume) for the eighth year in a row, new data from the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) shows. Bottled water’s total volume sold in 2023 was 15.94 billion gallons, compared to carbonated soft drinks, which sold 11.84 billion gallons. Bottled […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest
PFSbrands Promotes McElroy As VP, Procurement
PFSbrands has promoted John McElroy as VP of procurement, overseeing the purchasing and research and development teams while continuing to lead quality at the company. With this promotion, McElroy will join the senior leadership team while also continuing to head the execution leadership team. He has extensive experience in warehouse management, distribution, customer success, marketing […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Dairy News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Unveils Elevated Ice Cream Portfolio
AWG Brands, the private label brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, has redeveloped its AWG Brands ice cream portfolio, including the addition of 12 flavors and sizes. Recent research from AWG’s ice cream category review revealed that private brands are No. 1 in total U.S. dollar share, with nearly 20 percent in the […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
IFPA’s Washington Conference Looks To Influence Public Policy
IFPA’s 2024 Washington Conference, taking place from June 10-12, is a unique opportunity in a pivotal election year. It brings together inspiring leaders and significant events designed to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to influence the policies and perceptions of produce and floral on Capitol Hill. From keynote speakers to celebrations showcasing the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, West
The Wonderful Co. Named To ‘Best Companies To Work For’ List
The Wonderful Co. has been named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, ranking 91st on the list. A $6 billion global agriculture company with a 10,000-person workforce, The Wonderful Company owns and produces healthy brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora and JUSTIN and Lewis […]