Milo’s Tea Co., along with its supplier Altium Packaging LLC, opened a new packaging manufacturing operation adjacent to Milo’s original manufacturing and distribution center in Bessemer, Alabama. Milo’s bottle blowing facility began full operations during the summer, creating 35 new jobs, and formally opened its doors on Sept. 4 with an on-site ribbon-cutting ceremony. At […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
General Mills Shares Plans To Sell N.A. Yogurt Business
General Mills Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to sell its North American yogurt business to Lactalis and Sodiaal, two French dairy companies, in cash transactions valued at an aggregate $2.1 billion. Following the completion, the U.S. and Canadian businesses will operate independently, with Lactalis acquiring the U.S. business and Sodiaal acquiring the Canadian business. […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Tops Unveils New Artisan Breads
Tops Friendly Markets has introduced new artisan breads – designed to enhance sandwiches, appetizers and table breads – at participating stores. They are available in seven flavors – Rosemary Sea Salt, Kalamata Olive, Asiago, Roasted Garlic, Pugliese, Ciabatta and Baguette – though the variety may vary by location. Created in partnership with Buffalo-based Rich Products, the collection is a “perfect example […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Campbell Soup Co. Shares Upcoming Name Change At Investor Day
Campbell Soup Co. held an Investor Day on Sept. 10 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, where the management team announced several changes, including updating its name to reflect the breadth of the company. The company intends to change its name to The Campbell’s Company, subject to shareholder approval at its annual meeting […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Franklin To Receive IFPA’s Retail Produce Manager Of The Year Award
Brad Franklin, produce manager for Tops Friendly Markets in Towanda, Pennsylvania, will receive the 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award. For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, Franklin is one of 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) with this distinction. “Brad […]
Posted inProduce News, National
SEPC Releases ‘What’s New’ Annual Consumer Research Results
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) released its annual “What’s New? 2024″ consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations. The interactive format combines the presentation of the research results by Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics with attendees discussing findings with fellow retailers and grower/shippers throughout the session. In addition to consumers’ views of the […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Feature, National, The Kroger Co.
IFPA Officials Preview Fresh Produce & Floral Show
“Make the most of these three days in October.” That’s the advice of Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), referring to the 2024 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, coming up Oct. 17-19 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. “We’re really excited to be in Georgia this year after […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, Midwest
New-look Greenridge Naturals Introducing 1-oz. Snack Sticks Later This Year
Claire Flannery, director of communications for Greenridge Naturals, talked with The Shelby Report about the company’s recent rebranding and new products coming later this year. Illinois-based Greenridge was founded in 2008 by Michael and Sebastian Madej, who wanted to produce clean, simple meats – such as meat sticks, sausages and deli meats – made with […]