In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Hy-Vee is launching a new video series entitled “A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health,” hosted by Dr. Daniel Fick, Hy-Vee’s chief medical officer. The four-part video series features Hy-Vee’s team of health and wellness professionals and helps educate customers and patients on ways to proactively […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens May 14 In Indianapolis
National Confectioners Association opened the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo May 14 to record-breaking numbers at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The show is “going to be giant,” according to Greg Guidotti, CMO of Ferrara Candy Co. and chair of the Sweets & Snacks Expo committee. The expo is expected to break records, featuring […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast
Publix Reaches 100M-Pound Produce Donation Milestone
Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Packaging News, Southwest
TIPA, Viva Fresh Open Honor Texas Produce Icon Fox
During this year’s Viva Fresh, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon Craig Fox of Fox Packaging. The Viva Fresh Open golf tournament, presented by BEBO Distributing and H-E-B, posthumously honored Fox with a $25,000 scholarship in his name. Funds were raised through registrations from the annual golf tournament, which was held this year at the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Smarties Candy Co. Offers Anniversary Roll At Sweets & Snacks
This year marks a milestone for Union, New Jersey-based Smarties Candy Co. as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1949, Smarties has been a family-owned business in the candy industry, producing billions of candy rolls. To commemorate the anniversary, Smarties invites attendees of Sweets & Snacks to visit Booth No. 20550 for a chance […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southeast
Pagoaga Named President Of The Coca-Cola Foundation
A 34-year veteran of the company, Carlos Pagoaga has been named VP of global community affairs for the Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. and president of The Coca-Cola Foundation. Pagoaga will begin his new duties June 1, succeeding Saadia Madsbjerg. Madsbjerg has served as head of the foundation for three years and is stepping down to pursue […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Nature’s Garden Launches Probiotic Fruit Snacks
Cibo Vita, manufacturer of Nature’s Garden Snack Foods, now has its Probiotic Yoggies available in Mixed Berry and Peach Mango flavors. In addition, responding to the popularity and demand for Yoggies, Nature’s Garden brings its innovative development approach to the trail mix category through the LemonBerry-Mixed Berrry Probiotic Trail Mix Snack Packs Combo. Coated in […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.
IFPA Names Retail Produce Manager Award Recipients
For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, 20 produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). “On the front lines, produce managers work incredibly hard to keep the produce department stocked, creatively merchandized and inviting to customers,” said Joe Watson, IFPA’s VP of retail, […]