Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has added several new companies to its global licensed distributor lineup. These include three marketers in Brazil, four in Chile and three in Peru. “We are proud to welcome these grape producer-marketers to the Sun World community and pleased to expand our distribution channels to fulfill increasing market demand for Sun World’s […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News
PLMA 2022: Three Trends Worth Noticing
Sponsored content The Private Label Manufacturers Association convention is finally back, and better than ever. There’s always a lot to take in at PLMA, and this year was no exception. Experienced con-goers noted big crowds and big energy – but beyond that, there are a few trends worth keeping an eye on as you choose […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Produce Association Hosts Skeet Shoot PAC Fundraiser
The Texas International Produce Association held its annual Pull-for-PAC Skeet Shoot fundraiser on Nov. 16. Critical to supporting the endeavors of the association’s activities in Washington D.C. and Austin, Texas, this event has continued to grow every year. This year, TIPA was able to host a sold-out shoot. Twenty teams registered and more than 100 people […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Carolina Pride Debuts Chicken Breast Lunchmeats
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride is introducing four new chicken breast lunchmeat items under its Carolina Pride Meats brand. The varieties are 95 percent fat-free chicken breast and 95 percent fat-free honey smoked chicken breast. Each variety will be available in four-ounce, 4×4 peggable packages and 10-oz, 4×6 packages. The items join a lunchmeat lineup […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Cargill Appoints Sikes As President, CEO
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Cargill has appointed Brian Sikes as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. With this transition, Dave MacLennan will assume the role of executive chair of Cargill’s board of directors. Sikes brings a track record of business operation to the role, having grown the company’s global protein and salt enterprise. Sikes currently serves as Cargill’s COO, where he has […]
Posted inMidwest, Beverage News
Fresca Mixed Partners With Cohen For Cocktail Marketing Campaign
Chicago-based Fresca Mixed has partnered with host and producer Andy Cohen on the brand’s campaign featuring its ready-to-drink cocktail line. Inspired by Cohen’s passion for Fresca, the partnership will highlight how Fresca Mixed takes its grapefruit citrus taste and adds a twist to the ready-to-drink alcohol category. In his role as brand partner, Cohen will be […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Green Giant Begins Partnership With Tariq ‘The Corn Kid’
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Green Giant has announced a partnership with 7-year-old corn enthusiast and internet sensation, Tariq the “Corn Kid.” Together with Tariq, the brand will elevate corn from a side dish. “What is Thanksgiving without corn?” Tariq said. “Thanksgiving is practically a holiday about corn. I mean, every day could be a holiday if you […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Hires Foster As VP Of Sales, National Accounts
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has hired Andy Foster to support the company’s recently aligned prepared division as VP of sales, national accounts. Foster brings more than 25 years’ experience in the food industry, including more than a decade in fresh cut produce and fresh prepared foods with companies such as Taylor Farms and Boskovich Farms, and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Voortman Cookies Launches Limited-Edition Holiday Flavors
Burlington, Ontario-based Voortman has launched holiday-inspired wafers and cookies made with real ingredients. The signature seasonal treats, including two new flavors, are rolling out across the U.S. and Canada and will be available in stores for a limited time. The Voortman items hitting U.S. store shelves this holiday season are: Candy Cane Flavored Wafers: Cool peppermint-flavored crème […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Study Reports On Consumer Insights, Pet Ownership Trends
Franklin, Tennessee-based Mars Petcare launched the “Pets for Better Wellbeing” report, which uses new consumer insights to highlight current ownership trends. The company’s fourth annual report analyzes the impact of pet ownership on mental and physical wellbeing, comparing responses of owners to non-animal owners – and examines potential hurdles to adding four-legged family members. “The insights […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
L.A. Libations Makes Investment In Hi-Touch Distributing
L.A. Libations, a beverage creator, incubator and accelerator, has taken a major stake in Hi-Touch Distributing. Hi-Touch has launched many brands in Southern California’s natural channel grocers, such as Whole Foods, Erewhon and Lazy Acres. The company, which will be called Hi-Touch Libations going forward, will fill a route-to-market gap for emerging brands. “We have big […]
Posted inMerchandising News, National, Nonfood Items
Receipt Analysis Shows Consumer Shopping Patterns
Veryfi, using artificial intelligence technology to transform documents into structured data, analyzed the purchase receipts of Kraft Heinz and Hormel Foods goods to discern consumer shopping patterns. This latest installment of Veryfi Insights analyzes supermarket shopper receipt data to examine the frequency of line items in all receipts containing at least one item in a long list […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Tony Chachere’s Shares Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe
Opelousas, Louisiana-based Tony Chachere’s has released a deep-fried turkey recipe featuring the company’s Butter Marinade. Tony’s is promoting its marinades and seasonings as a Thanksgiving “favorite” this year. Its butter marinade can be injected into the turkey and its seasoning spread around the outside. Tony’s Deep-Fried Turkey Ingredients: three-five gallons of peanut oil (or any oil of your […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Del Monte Appoints Beliveau As Chief Human Resources Officer
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has appointed Matt Beliveau as chief human resources officer. Beliveau reports to Greg Longstreet, president and CEO, and is responsible for human resources, corporate communications and environmental, social and governance for the company. He brings to Del Monte Foods more than 20 years of human resource leadership experience at public and private companies […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Brand Shop Opening With Themed Merchandise
To commemorate its 117th anniversary, H-E-B has launched an H-E-B branded shop in Kerrville, Texas. The retailers has plans to expand to more stores in early 2023. Customers can purchase H-E-B-themed merchandise from T-shirts, socks and baby clothes to hats, coffee mugs, shoes and stickers. In next year’s rollout, the retailer plans to include stores […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Edible Garden Offers Poultry Mix Potted Herbs At New Retailers
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Incorporated has announced an integrated program with several of its major retail distribution partners to provide its Poultry Mix potted herbs. “We are happy to announce a holiday season offering where we will be selling our Poultry Mix potted herbs that includes rosemary, thyme and sage, all in one convenient pot. […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Feature, Southeast
Price Hikes, Product Shortages Have Cut Into Shopper Loyalty
Private label products have seen a major increase in popularity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Reese, EVP of Nashville, Tennessee-based food brokerage the Reese Group Inc., sees the lingering effects in stores and customer purchasing habits. Manufacturers began having issues producing products, grocers had trouble keeping name-brand items on shelves and customers began […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Invests $1.5M To Immigrant Employees
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is strengthening its commitment to immigrant employees by investing an additional $1.5 million to provide free legal and citizenship services. The company has invested more than $2.4 million during the past two years to support partners like Immigrant Connection, a nonprofit that provides immigrants with legal services, such as employment authorization […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Dole Installs Two Wind Turbines For Facility Electricity
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole, has announced the implementation and activation of two General Electric 2.8-Megawatt wind turbines at its salad processing plant in Soledad, California. Each Dole turbine generating power to the facility stands 499 feet tall at maximum height with rotor diameters of 417 feet. Whenever sufficient wind is present to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Deli News, Midwest
Kroger Introduces Thanksgiving Shopping Guide For Customers
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has shared its efforts to help customers from the impacts of inflation as they prepare holiday meals with a shopping guide. The grocer, who estimates the cost of turkey has risen 20 cents per pound this year, will not shift the rising cost to customers. “At Kroger, we are committed […]