Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has entered into an agreement for a $350 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which will provide the company with additional financial flexibility to invest in growth-oriented projects. Coke Florida operates in a territory that covers 47 Florida counties and serves more than 21 million consumers. The company produces Coca-Cola products in […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inNonfood Items, Southwest
Berger Receives ASA, BASF Soy Scholarship
Abby Berger of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is the recipient of the 2022-23 Soy Scholarship award, sponsored by BASF and the American Soybean Association. The ASA/BASF Soy Scholarship is a $5,000 award presented to a high school senior who excels in academics and in leadership roles and who plans to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Center Store, Northeast
Tessemae Launches Classic Ranch Sauce In Costco Stores
Baltimore, Maryland-based Tessemae’s announced that its 24-oz. Squeeze Bottle Classic Ranch is available in 75 Costco Clubs across Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio. “We’ve made tremendous strides in terms of growing our presence in the retail community over recent years, but this is a true milestone for us. We know the commitment to quality […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Island Brands USA Debuts Tropical Punch, Lime Margarita Flavors In TN
Charleston, South Carolina-based Island Brands USA has announced the release of two new products: Crush Tropical Punch and Crush Lime Margarita. The beverages, which contain 10 percent ABV, are available year-round starting in Tennessee and expanding throughout Island Brands’ distribution footprint across the Southeast. “Our wholesale partners were looking for a high-quality solution in this […]
Posted inProduce News, Frozen Food, Northeast
B&G Foods Acquires Growers Express’ Frozen Vegetable Operations
Parsippany, New Jersey-based B&G Foods Inc. has acquired the frozen vegetable manufacturing operations of Growers Express. Growers Express manufactures, produces, packages and sells frozen vegetable products, primarily Green Giant Riced Veggies and Green Giant Veggie Spirals. The purchased assets include inventory, equipment, a sublease for a portion of a manufacturing facility in Yuma, Arizona, and […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Project Plans To Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions
Burlington, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s is planning to launch a “Mootopia” project, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions down to half of industry average by 2024. Once set into motion and proven, pilot project initiatives will be expanded to farms across Ben & Jerry’s global dairy supply chain. “This approach to dairy farming could be […]
Posted inDeli News, Southeast
The Fresh Market To Offer Veteran Discounts, Deals For Memorial Day
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market will honor Memorial Day with deals and discounts for active and retired military veterans. The grocer will celebrate and honor both active and retired military personnel by offering a one day only 10 percent discount off the total purchase, excluding alcohol and gift cards, on May 30. This discount […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Genova Tuna, Simmons Partner For Dinner Party Collection Kits
Los Angeles-based Genova Premium Tuna and judge and cookbook author, Gail Simmons, are partnering to launch a dinner party collection that is packaged with an easy-to-make recipe guide and table settings inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle. Through June 30, dinner party pros and novices alike can enter to win one of 75 collection kits. The dinner party collection […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Spam Celebrates Brand Museum In Austin, MN
The Spam brand is experiencing a cultural renaissance through the creation of a brand museum in Austin, Minnesota. With seven consecutive years of record sales under its belt, the brand is showing up in restaurants, among other locations. “The SPAM brand has some of the most ardent fans you’ll find anywhere,” said Jennesa Kinscher, senior […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Southeast
Murphy’s Naturals Named Whole Foods’ Supplier Of The Year
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Murphy’s Naturals, an outdoor lifestyle company, has been named a Whole Foods’ Supplier of the Year. Murphy’s Naturals began selling its products at Whole Foods Market locations in the Southeast in summer 2021, and was named a regional winner of Whole Foods’ Supplier Awards in its first eligible year. This is the 10th year […]
Posted inProduce News, West
The SF Market Hosts CA Official Ross, Highlights Food Redistribution
San Francisco-based The SF Market, a wholesale produce market home to 26 merchant businesses, hosted California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross May 20 for a store tour, highlighting the grocer’s food recovery program. Ross was joined by Natalie Krout-Greenberg, CDFA’s director for the division of inspection services; Joshua W. Bingham, CDFA’s public information officer […]
Posted inCentral Market, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Central Market To Begin Carrying Del Pacifico Shrimp Burgers
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market has begun carrying Del Pacifico Wild Blue Mexican Shrimp Burgers. Del Pacifico Wild Blue Mexican Shrimp Burgers are made with sustainable wild-caught whole shrimp – not ground. The company states that chopping the shrimp by hand and adding black pepper, garlic and olive oil ensures consumers are getting the highest-quality seafood […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. Unveils Two-Story Trade Show Exhibit
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is showcasing its leadership in retail and consumer insights by focusing on the value of space for both retailers and consumers during the National Confectioners Association’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo from May 24-26 in Chicago. Hershey recently participated in a study where it explored the needs of retailers. Key insights […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
FullTilt Marketing Shares State Fruit Trends For Memorial Day
Minot, North Dakota-based FullTilt Marketing conducted a social media trend analysis of the most popular online fruit associated with Memorial Day in all 50 states to identify the fruits consumers were talking about. The social media and web analysis of fruit-based recipes highlights the fact that the most fashionable food is red, white and blue, with […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Conagra Brands Showcases Lineup At 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Conagra Brands Inc. is attending the National Confectioners Association’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo. The expo is being held in Conagra Brands’ hometown of Chicago through May 26. “The Sweets & Snacks Expo is a great opportunity to connect with our customers and showcase the power of our snacking line-up,” said Spencer Fivelson, VP and general manager of snacks […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Sweets & Snacks Expo Releases Most Innovative New Product Winners
The Most Innovative New Product Awards have kicked off the 25th annual Sweets & Snacks Expo by recognizing the most innovative confectionery and snack products and the companies that created them. These products have been developed over the last year and are available on store shelves. “Innovation puts the candy and snack categories in the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Fire Up The Grill For This Summer’s Three Hottest Consumer Categories
by Michael Uetz/ Managing Principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency. As temperatures warm up, consumers have started planning for grilling season. For this summer’s backyard barbecues, we expect there will be three distinct consumer mindsets at the meat case: the cost-conscious consumer who is feeling the effects of inflation but […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Dole Releases Meal Kit Line For Single-Pan Vegetable Meals
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole has introduced its new Sheet Pan Meal Starter Kits in select markets across the eastern and southeastern U.S. The kits represent the industry’s first new fresh vegetable product line catering to the growing sheet pan meal trend. Available in Homestyle Roasted Herb, French Onion and Lemon Parmesan flavor varieties, the Dole Sheet Pan Meal Starter […]
Posted inH-E-B, Beverage News, Packaging News, Southwest
Stel+Mar Wines Expands Distribution To H-E-B Locations
Stel+Mar Wines has launched in the U.S. at H-E-B locations with a collection of wines. According to the 2022 State Of The Wine Industry Report, the under 40 demographic comprises approximately 72 million people in the U.S. As this demographic matures in age, palate and consumption tendencies, they are actively searching for brands that are aligned with […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
The Giant Co., Empower At The Bridge Establish Garden For Food Relief
Empower at the Bridge Foundation and The Giant Company have partnered to feed underserved families and convert Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s food desert into a food oasis. At a press conference May 23, representatives of both organizations joined Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and first lady Frances Wolf to cut the ribbon and unveil the “Giant Bleacher Garden” […]