Posted inHealth & Wellness, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, Private Label Brands

AWG’s Best Choice Expands Vitamin Portfolio

Best Choice, the private label brand of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), has expanded and refreshed its vitamin assortment to meet growing customer demand. “As a leading private brand, Best Choice is committed to staying on top of market trends with quality and value,” said Stacy Leeton, AWG category manager. “With the expanded […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Deli News, Private Label Brands, Southeast

Harris Teeter Introduces HT Traders Ready Made Meals

Harris Teeter has introduced its new HT Traders Ready Made Meals line of entrees and sides. Available at all stores in the fresh foods section, the variety of different dishes can be heated at home in a microwave or oven. “Our customers lead busy lives, and we at Harris Teeter understand the importance of convenience […]

Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National

NFRA Announces 2024 Golden Penguin Award Winners

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has shared the winners of its 2024 Golden Penguin Awards, recognizing marketing and merchandising in the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. Entries are judged by a panel of marketing professionals who look for creativity, clarity and effectiveness when supporting the promotional months. Winning entries and campaigns feature measurable […]

Posted inProduce News, Southeast

Crystal Valley Foods Celebrates 30th Anniversary In Produce Industry

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. […]

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. […]