The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has expanded its partnership with SalesStar to deliver a new suite of online training programs tailored to private brand manufacturers, brokers and suppliers. The expanded offering includes three cohort-based curricula – Mastering Enterprise Sales, Account Management and Category Leadership – designed to strengthen capabilities across key stages of the […]
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Posted inProduce News, News, Southwest
NatureSweet Introduces Employee Recognition On Product Labels
NatureSweet has launched a new marketing initiative called Hearts Behind the Harvest, spotlighting employees by featuring their names and stories on product labels. The program is designed to celebrate frontline team members, deepen connection with customers and showcase the people who contribute to growing, packing and delivering NatureSweet products. The company said the effort highlights […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Pharmacy Offers New Wegovy Pill Through GoodRx
Hy-Vee pharmacy customers can now purchase the newly FDA-approved Wegovy pill for weight management through its collaboration with GoodRx. The once-daily oral semaglutide medication is available for purchase at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest at a discounted GoodRx cash price of $149 per month for the two lowest doses (1.5 mg and 4 mg). […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News, Organic Natural
INFRA Shares Executive Leadership Promotions To Support Growth
INFRA, a nationwide purchasing cooperative of independent natural food retailers and a leader in the natural foods industry, has shared two executive leadership promotions, reflecting the organization’s continued growth and deepened focus on serving its members. Danelle Rydel has been promoted to chief of member operations, while Jen LaValley has been promoted to CFO. “These […]
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Avocados From Mexico Projects 2.5B Pounds For 2025-26 Season
Avocados From Mexico is projecting a record-breaking 2.5 billion pounds of Mexican avocado imports to the U.S. during the 2025-26 season, marking the highest volume Mexico has ever supplied to the U.S. market. The organization said about 280 million pounds of Mexican avocados are projected to be available for the Big Game alone, another record-setting […]
Posted inDairy News, News, Northeast
Schuman Cheese Partners With UK’s Wyke Farms To Expand Specialty Portfolio
Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned company and importer and distributor of specialty cheeses, has partnered with Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer. Through the collaboration, Schuman will serve as the exclusive supplier for Wyke Farms and its sub-brands, including Ivy’s Reserve, across British cheddars and butter in the U.S. market. The partnership builds […]
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NCA Names 11th Future Leadership Program Class
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named the 11th class of participants in its Future Leadership Program, a professional development initiative designed to support the next generation of leaders in the confectionery industry. The program – established to nurture emerging talent and strengthen leadership pipelines across companies involved in chocolate, candy and gum – brings […]
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Jackson’s Expands Retail Distribution As Better-For-You Snack Demand Grows
Jackson’s, a snack brand distributing premium avocado oil products, is entering 2026 with significant retail momentum, expanding distribution across major club, grocery, natural, convenience and e-commerce channels nationwide. The Q1 expansion is anchored by the national rollout of Jackson’s Super Veggie Straws alongside continued growth for its kettle chips and sweet potato chips. The brand […]