The Winn-Dixie Company and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida have begun a new partnership to bring the Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola race to Daytona International Speedway on Aug. 28. The 2026 event marks the first time since 2008 that the Winn-Dixie name has appeared as the entitlement partner of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race […]
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Fancy Food Show Takeaways: Specialty Brands Navigate AI-Curious Market
by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder of PDG Insights At the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 28-30 at the Javits Center in New York City, a few themes were clear throughout the educational sessions and across the exhibit hall. Specialty food and beverage brands are operating in a market defined by contradiction: […]
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Busch’s Fresh Food Market Celebrates ‘Cherryfest’ Season
Busch’s Fresh Food Market is celebrating Michigan’s cherry season with Cherryfest, running July 13-Aug. 9. Premium sweet cherries from Third Coast Fruit Co. in Traverse City will be available at all 16 stores operated by the family-owned supermarket chain, alongside more than 20 cherry-inspired products including pies, sauces, brats, bread, coffee, wine and candles. “Michigan’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Commits $500M To Local Produce Sourcing Over Next 5 Years
Wakefern Food Corp. has made a $500 million commitment to sourcing fresh produce from farmers and growers across the Northeast over the next five years. The announcement was made in advance of its annual Local Produce Supplier Summit, set for July 15 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center. The summit brings together growers, […]
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Incremental Growth Starts With Ground Pork
By Kiersten Hafer, VP of Business Intelligence and Innovation, National Pork Board The way consumers shop, order and eat continues to morph. They’re looking for high-protein, flexible and adventurous meals that deliver on taste, value and versatility all at once. That shift creates a major opportunity for retailers, and pork is uniquely positioned to deliver. […]
Posted inBeverage News, News, Sustainability News, West
Sprouts Bringing Klatch Coffee To 11 Additional SoCal Stores
The expansion builds on the initial collaboration that began in 2024, which currently includes 14 cafes in stores across Southern California.
Posted inBeverage News, News, Southeast
Coca‑Cola Consolidated Packs 300K Meals To Fight Food Insecurity
Coca‑Cola Consolidated announced it reached its goal of providing 250,000 meals to local communities across its territory in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Teammates packed nearly 300,000 meals since the start of this calendar year, exceeding their goal. “Giving back to the communities where we do business is a fundamental part of who we are […]
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Conagra Unveils New Products Across Frozen, Pantry, Plant-Based Categories
Conagra Brands is introducing an extensive lineup of new food arriving on shelves, spanning breakfast, frozen meals, vegetables, plant-based options, pantry staples and sweet treats. “Our 2026 innovation line-up reflects how people want to eat today – bold flavors, convenient prep methods, and exceptional value,” said Noelle O’Mara, president of refrigerated and frozen at Conagra […]
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Parmigiano Reggiano Doubles U.S. Investment As Exports Rise 2.3%
Parmigiano Reggiano’s growth in the U.S. will depend on more than increased sales; it will require the cheese to become part of the everyday culture of American people. That was the key message from “Inside Parmigiano Reggiano’s U.S. Growth,” an institutional and public relations panel hosted by the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium on June 28 at […]
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Egg Producers Agree To Settle DOJ Price-Fixing Claims
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, alongside the attorneys general of 17 states, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against some of the nation’s largest egg producers for illegally coordinating to manipulate wholesale egg prices. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, names Cal-Maine Foods Inc.(headquartered in […]
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Fresh Thyme Market Brings Back Lori Anne Peaches For Summer
Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating the return of Lori Anne Peaches, available for a limited time and offered exclusively in the Midwest at Fresh Thyme Market, excluding Minnesota. Known for their sweet-tart balance and bite, Lori Anne Peaches are tree-ripened longer for unmatched juiciness and flavor. Each peach is hand-picked, gently packed and never machine-harvested, […]
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AWG Adds 64 Private Label Items, Targets GLP-1 Trends, Grilling Season
AWG Family of Brands is adding 64 new items to its private brand portfolio in the second quarter of 2026, expanding across Best Choice, Hello World by Best Choice, Crav’n Flavor and Wide Awake Coffee Co. brands. The new items target health-conscious trends, seasonal demand – including grilling – and consumer preference for quality at-home […]
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Grocery Buyers To Emerging Brands: Come Ready And Be Willing To Listen
Editor’s note: The CPG Convergence Conference was dedicated to the memory of Navigator Lighthouse Foundation co-founder Allen Pierce, who died unexpectedly the week before the event. Read our remembrance here. Getting a product onto a grocery shelf is hard. Keeping it there is harder. That was the throughline as a group of Southern California retail […]
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Remembering Allen Pierce, a Driving Force Behind the CPG Convergence Conference
PLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Allen McKnight Pierce, Jr., co-founder of the Navigator Lighthouse Foundation and a driving force behind the CPG Convergence Conference, died June 18, one week before the June 25 event. He never saw it come to life, but it did, filling the room with the founders, retailers and investors he had worked […]
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Europastry Acquires Highland Baking Co., Expanding U.S. Foodservice Footprint
Europastry has reached an agreement to acquire Highland Baking Co., a family-owned U.S. producer of premium breads for the foodservice channel. Highland Baking Co. will continue to operate under its current brand and management team. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals. […]
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What Grocers Should Be Focusing On Post-IDDBA
The trends from IDDBA 2026 point to several opportunities for independent grocers from expanded offerings to permissible indulgence.
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The Hershey Co. Names Hoytink As President, U.S.
The Hershey Company has named Heather Hoytink as president, U.S., effective July 8. Hoytink brings more than 20 years of sales, operations and commercial leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as SVP and chief commercial officer, U.S. Away From Home Beverages at PepsiCo. “We’re thrilled to welcome Heather to Hershey,” said Kirk Tanner, […]
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Coca‑Cola N.A. President To Step Down; CFO To Lead On Interim Basis
The Coca‑Cola Co. announced that Jennifer Mann will step down from her role as EVP and president of the North America Operating Unit, effective Aug. 1. John Murphy, president and CFO, will assume responsibility for the North America Operating Unit on an interim basis. Mann will stay with the company through April as senior advisor […]
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AFFI Adds Blake As SVP Of Communications
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) has named Carol Blake as SVP of communications, effective June 15. In this role, Blake will lead AFFI’s integrated communications strategy, including public affairs, media relations, stakeholder engagement, member communications, and brand positioning. Blake brings more than 30 years of public affairs experience to the position. She previously served […]
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Jackson’s Chips Expands Into Publix, Adding 1.4K Stores Across Southeast
Jackson’s, the snack brand known for chips cooked in avocado oil, has launched its products in Publix stores, marking a significant milestone in the company’s national retail expansion. The rollout began June 24 across more than 1,400 Publix locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. The initial assortment includes […]