Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has signed an agreement to acquire Williams Sausage Company Inc. of Union City, Tennessee. “The addition of Williams Sausage Company aligns with our strategic intent of expanding our capacity to serve our customers,” said Stewart Glendinning, group president, prepared foods for Tyson Foods. “We also look forward to welcoming Williams’ dedicated […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inSnacks Brands, Gelson's, West
Bunny James Introduces Retail Rewards Box
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Bunny James is transforming the retail industry with the launch of its Retail Rewards Box, designed to deliver a personal and engaging shopping experience for retailers’ most valuable customers. The Retail Rewards Box offers a way for customers to try new products while providing valuable feedback and data to retailers & […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Midwest
Dawn Foods Appoints Two Executives To New Positions
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods is expanding its North America leadership team with two key appointments. The company has announced the promotion of Becky Loveland to VP of North America strategy and business planning and the appointment of Elena Taylor as VP of national accounts. Loveland, who previously served as senior director of portfolio and marketing strategy, brings her expertise to the forefront […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Gilbert & Bernard Named Finalist For National Charcuterie Award
Brooklyn, New York-based Gilbert & Bernard has been named as a finalist for a national charcuterie award for its bistro-style mousse with cognac, one of the new items in the brand’s pâté line. Scott Bridi, founder of charcuterie producer Brooklyn Cured, teamed up with his wife, Hannah Bae, to launch Gilbert & Bernard Pâté and Specialty Foods […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Names 2023 Golden And Silver Candy Dish Award Recipients
The National Confectioners Association announced Kevin Jenkins and Sharon Montgomery as the recipients of the 2023 Golden Candy Dish and Silver Candy Dish Awards, respectively. The Candy Dish Awards are presented each year by NCA’s broker community to recognize one broker and one manufacturer who have demonstrated leadership in the fields of confectionery sales, marketing and management. The […]
Posted inPackaging News, Frozen Food, National
C-P Flexible Packaging, Northwest Frozen Launch Prepared Meals
Preferred Packaging, a division of York, Pennsylvania-based C-P Flexible Packaging, and Seattle, Washington-based Northwest Frozen have collaborated to launch a new line of refrigerated, prepared meals with extended shelf life for retail distribution. The new items include a frozen croissant-shaped gnocchi pasta product called Crocchi that was chosen as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for the […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Vital Farms Expands Distribution With Dot Foods
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has established a distribution partnership with Dot Foods, a food industry redistribution company. This partnership marks two historic firsts for the two companies: Vital Farms is the first egg brand that Dot Foods will redistribute nationally, and this will be the first time that Vital Farms’ eggs will be available for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Midan Releases Report On Buying Habits Of Pork Shoppers
More than half of consumers eat pork weekly, and price continues to be the top attribute consumers consider when making pork purchasing decisions at retail, online or in a foodservice environment, according to Midan’s newly released “Pork Attributes Report.” The U.S. pork market, estimated at $876 million in 2022, is set to reach $1.3 billion by 2027. […]