The Simply Good Foods Co., a developer, marketer and seller of branded nutritional foods and snacking products, has named Mike Clawson chief customer officer, effective Oct. 14. A cornerstone of the company’s strategic growth plan is an enhanced selling model and approach. This new sales playbook is centered on building multi-year growth plans with a […]
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Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, National
IDDBA Combines Teams, Promotes Atkins
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has combined its marketing and membership teams and promoted Whitney Atkins as VP of the newly formed marketing and membership department. “Since joining the association, Whitney has led marketing efforts that have produced event and membership growth, while working hard for the association’s endeavors to support the industry […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
Driving Fresh Produce Sales With SNAP
At a time when access to nutritious food is critical, independent grocers play a pivotal role in serving diverse communities and promoting healthy eating habits. The National Grocers Association Foundation Technical Assistance Center hosted a recent webinar that delved into innovative strategies and best practices for increasing fresh produce sales among SNAP recipients, while simultaneously […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest
The Food Club Brand Partners With Feeding America
The Food Club brand plans to donate five million meals in the coming year as part of its partnership with Feeding America to help improve food security in U.S. communities. The Feeding America network consists of food banks, pantries, meal programs and the Feeding America national organization working together to end hunger in America. Established […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
The Hershey Co. Names Del Pozzo U.S. Confection President
The Hershey Co. has appointed Michael Del Pozzo as president of U.S. confection, effective Sept. 16, where he will lead Hershey’s next phase of U.S. growth with a portfolio of brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s and Jolly Rancher. “I am thrilled to join Hershey at such an exciting time for the company,” Del Pozzo said. “I am inspired by the company’s history, culture and […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Promotes Blair To Fruit Desk, Rowe Moves To Vegetable Desk
Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Matthew Blair to category business manager for produce–fruit desk, with Justin Rowe shifting from that role to category business manager for produce-vegetable desk. In his new role, Blair will be responsible for developing and managing the procurement and merchandising program for produce–fruit to achieve budgeted sales, gross profit, inventory turns […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Bolthouse Farms Splits Into 2 Entities, Updates Brand, Packaging
Butterfly, a California-based private equity firm, recently separated its portfolio company, Bolthouse Farms, into two entities – Bolthouse Fresh Foods and Generous Brands. Bolthouse Fresh Foods will carry on the legacy of Bolthouse Farms as a supplier of fresh carrots to retailers across North America, with nearly 700 million pounds sold annually. Generous Brands will […]
Posted inBakery News, Albertsons, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
T. Marzetti Co. Introduces New York Bakery Gluten Free Texas Toast
T. Marzetti Company, a subsidiary of Ohio-based Lancaster Colony Corp., is introducing a gluten-free line of New York Bakery Texas Toast. The offering features gluten-free versions of the brand’s classic Garlic Texas Toast and Five Cheese Texas Toast. Both products will be available nationwide this fall. With more than a decade of recipe and production […]