Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Southwest

Blue Bell Creameries Names Lawhorn As President

Blue Bell Creameries has named Jimmy Lawhorn as the company’s incoming president, effective immediately.  Lawhorn has worked for Blue Bell Creameries for 26 years, most recently as the VP of sales and marketing, where he oversaw the planning and implementation of sales and marketing programs as well advertising and public relations. He also played a key […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Kings River Packing Implements ReposiTrak Traceability Network

Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability, according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law. Citrus fruits were excluded from the initial food traceability list and are therefore not yet covered under the law; however, Kings River Packing is using […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest

Prairie Fresh Expands Signature Line With Nashville Hot Flavor

Prairie Fresh has expanded its value-added line, Prairie Fresh Signature, by launching a trending flavor profile, Nashville Hot, to pork loin filets in the product portfolio. With a combination of spices and heat, this seasoning will be available to consumers in select retail locations in early 2024, with plans to expand into additional stores around […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, West

Albertsons Introduces Signature SELECT Mix + Match Meal Solution

Albertsons Companies has introduced its newest Own Brand innovation: the Signature SELECT Mix + Match meal solution. Designed to save customers time in the store and in the kitchen, this new line of frozen entrees, sides and veggies cook together in one standard oven at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes. Available at 1,900 Albertsons Cos. […]

Posted inHy-Vee, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology

Hy-Vee, Soda Health Launch New Smart Benefits Program

Hy-Vee, in partnership with Soda Health, has launched a new Smart Benefits program that allows recipients to receive personalized health and wellness benefits at all Hy-Vee locations across the retailer’s eight-state region. The program is available to participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits programs, as well as other public organizations. The benefits are personalized […]

Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Southwest

Happy Egg Introduces 18-Count Carton Size

Happy Egg Co. is expanding its offerings to include an 18-count of its certified organic and original free range eggs. Ideal for families and consumers who regularly purchase eggs, the larger cartons feature the company’s premium, American Humane Certified eggs, sunrise yolks and deliver 6 grams of protein with vitamins and minerals in every serving.  Raised […]

Posted inCenter Store, Midwest

AUA Acquires Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

AUA Private Equity Partners has acquired Weaver Holdings, a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of popcorn and snacking products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is an independent manufacturer of popcorn products in the U.S., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Alongside its investment in Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, AUA Private Equity will bring the […]