A-GAME Beverages Inc.’s beverages are arriving in shelves in 265 southern Piggly Wiggly locations spanning across Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and Louisiana. More than half of Piggly Wiggly’s stores will carry a lineup of six flavors, formulated with sea salt for natural electrolytes and eight essential vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. “A-GAME is so excited that our product will be sold in Piggly […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Fachner Elected Board Chairman At J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Gerald B. Shreiber, founder of J&J Snack Foods Corp., has decided to transition from his role as chairman of the board. Dan Fachner, who has served as J&J Snack Foods Corp.’s president and CEO since 2021 and a member of the board of directors since 2022, has been elected to serve as board chairman. Shreiber […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Ocean Spray Introduces Zero Sugar Juice Drinks
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has launched Ocean Spray Zero Sugar Juice Drink, the first beverage from the company with no sugar and artificial sweeteners. The Zero Sugar Juice Drink will be available in its classic Cranberry flavor and Mixed Berry, a new flavor to the brand’s beverage portfolio. “From full flavor blends to refreshing diet […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
NAOOA To Begin Olive Oil Testing Study
The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) has announced plans to commission a comprehensive olive oil testing study. The association has also invited other industry stakeholders to provide strategic and financial support for this project. The announcement comes as drought in Europe and elsewhere in the Mediterranean has caused lower yields and tightening global olive oil supplies. These market […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Top Three Ways To Reach Five New Meat Consumer Segments
Sponsored content By Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing Earlier this year, Midan Marketing released our Meat Consumer Segmentation 3.0 research, giving a snapshot of today’s meat consumers. One way to get to know the five new segments is to understand how they each feel about three of the top drivers that have a growing […]
Posted inProduce News, West
D’Arrigo Bros. Co. Of California Celebrates 100th Anniversary
D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California culminates its 100th anniversary commemoration as a family of farming and wholesale companies. After a year-long social media campaign under the theme “A Century of Excellence” shared on Instagram, D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of California reflects back on the key milestones and achievements from each decade of the company’s history, engaging […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Association News, Frozen Food, National, Raley's
UNFI, Kroger, Raley’s Executives To Address NFRA Conference Attendees
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) will hold its 32nd annual Executive Conference on April 8-10 at the Westin Tempe in Tempe, Arizona. Retailer presentations will feature Stuart Aitken, chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger; CEO Sandy Douglas of UNFI; and Keith Knopf, president and CEO at Raley’s. This three-day event brings […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Smithfield Donations Help Fight Hunger In VA, NC
Smithfield Foods donated truckloads of food to food banks in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area in November through its Helping Hungry Homes hunger relief program. It also gave Smithfield hams and cash to support nonprofits in Virginia and North Carolina during the holidays. “At Smithfield, we feel a tremendous responsibility to give back to the […]