Mission Produce has appointed John Pawlowski to president and chief operating officer, effective April 1, with Steve Barnard continuing to serve as CEO and on the board of directors. Pawlowski has more than 25 years in the global food and foodservice industry, specializing in business development, system optimization and executive team management. He has led […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inSnacks Brands, National
Mondelēz Report: Consumers Continue To Prioritize Snacks
Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, consumers continue to prioritize, purchase and prefer snacks. This was among the key takeaways from Mondelēz International’s fifth annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining how consumers make snacking decisions. Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the report tracks attitudes and behaviors among thousands of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, National
Campbell Completes Sovos Brands’ Acquisition
Campbell Soup Co. has completed its acquisition of Colorado-based Sovos Brands for $23 per share in an all-cash transaction, which represents a total enterprise value of about $2.7 billion. “This important milestone in Campbell’s history adds several market-leading and scaled premium brands to our company,” said Mark Clouse, Campbell’s president and CEO. “It accelerates Campbell’s […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast
Hershey Shares Insights On Front-End Queuing, Self-Checkout
Nicole Capes, senior manager of retail experience with The Hershey Co., said 60 percent of shoppers prefer self-checkout because they feel like it is faster. To learn what works best for an optimal queue, Hershey spent countless hours observing shoppers in self-checkout areas in different retail environments, including small and large format, grocery, mass market […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
GrubMarket Acquires NC-Based Performance Produce
GrubMarket has completed its acquisition of Salisbury, North Carolina-based Performance Produce, a vertically integrated fresh produce business that sells more than 80 different items to about 100 different retail customers across the Southeastern U.S. In addition to wholesale distribution, Performance Produce also provides comprehensive 4PL services, including inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing and cold storage, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Utz Brands Showcases Snack Portfolio At Expo West
Utz Brands will feature two of its snack brands, Boulder Canyon and TORTIYAHS!, at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West to be held March 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. At the show, Boulder Canyon will debut Canyon Poppers, the brand’s first portfolio expansion beyond chips. The corn-based snack is made with avocado oil, certified […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
FMI Report: Seafood Sales Return To Pre-Pandemic Level
During Seafood Expo North America, FMI – The Food Industry Association released its “Power of Seafood 2024“ report, which found seafood volume and dollar amounts have decreased, however, consumers are choosing to cook seafood dishes at home. With these shifts in purchasing and consumption, food retailers can attract seafood shoppers by emphasizing nutrition, sustainability and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Stryve Foods Expands Distribution Footprint Across U.S.
Stryve Foods has significantly expanded its distribution network across the U.S. to reach additional c-stores and grocery chains. All three of the company’s retail brands, Stryve, Vacadillos and Kalahari, are gaining momentum in the marketplace and its products are available at Love’s Travel Stops, Sierra Trading, Anderson Convenience Market, King’s Fuel, Energy North, AMCON Distributing […]