Albertsons Cos. has introduced its new Own Brand, Overjoyed, marking the company’s first major private label debut in recent years. Overjoyed offers shoppers a selection of products including cupcakes, candles and liners; cookies; chocolatey trail mixes; cheesecakes and sprinkles. An extension of Overjoyed, Overjoyed Boutique features decorative vases, candles and seasonal gifts. Both are available […]
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Posted inBakery News, National
Bakery Report Highlights Focus On Health, Wellness, Sustainability
The U.S. bakery products market is expected to reach a value of $86.93 billion by 2029, from $78.96 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 1.62 percent from 2023-29, according to a new “U.S. Bakery Product Market – Focused Insights 2024-2029” report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report consists of exclusive data on 28 vendors. The market’s competitive […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Wiktorowski To Lead Retail Customer Sales
Flowers Foods Inc. has named Meredith Wiktorowski as SVP and chief customer officer. Reporting to Chief Growth Officer Terry Thomas, Wiktorowski is responsible for sales strategy and growing Flowers Foods’ revenue, market share, profitability and reputation with retail customers nationwide. “Meredith brings extensive experience catering to retail grocers of all sizes, robust strategic sales acumen […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Tom Cat Bakery Introduces Artisan Japanese Milk Breads
Tom Cat Bakery has introduced its latest innovation: a line of artisanal Japanese Milk Bread products for retail and foodservice customers. Developed in collaboration with Japan’s Yamazaki Baking, these breads merge authentic Japanese baking traditions with Tom Cat’s American artisan standards. Before Japanese milk bread became popular, Tom Cat Bakery embarked on developing the best milk bread in […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Milo’s Names Backstrom As CFO To Lead Financial Strategy
Milo’s Tea Company Inc., an Alabama-based family-owned business, has named Emily Backstrom as its new CFO, driving financial strategy to position the company for ongoing long-term success. “Emily’s impressive financial planning and corporate strategy experience, along with her strong leadership skills, are a great fit for Milo’s during a period of exponential growth as we […]
Posted inMeijer, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Meijer Opens Pharmacy Inside Blodgett Hospital In Grand Rapids, MI
Building upon a national trend to offer additional convenience to patients who need prescriptions filled before leaving the hospital, Meijer expanded its partnership with Corewell Health with the opening of a new, full-service retail pharmacy on-site at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is the retailer’s second pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital, following […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Seaboard Foods Awards Teachers $47K In Educator Grants
Fifty-four educators across five states will enhance their classroom learning experiences with Educators Lead Tomorrow Grants from Seaboard Foods. With more than $47,000 in funding, the grants will support teachers from kindergarten through high school in advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. This marks the second year of the grant program, which is […]
Posted inProduce News, Ask The Experts, Northeast
Doing It ‘Ripe’ At EXP Group LLC
Sponsored content Fresh Perspectives on QC, Technology and Innovation with EXP Group LLC President Anthony Serafino EXP Group LLC is a multinational group of companies specializing in the production, importation and wholesale distribution of tropical fruits and vegetables from Central and South America to the U.S. and global market. From its 293,000 square foot, 35 […]