Pennsauken, New Jersey-based J&J Snack Foods Corp. has appointed Dan Fachner as CEO, effective May 11. Fachner currently serves as president, a role he assumed in May 2020 after a notable tenure with the company. Gerald “Gerry” B. Shreiber will remain chairman of the board. “Through the discipline, leadership and vision of Gerry Shreiber, J&J […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Van’s Kitchen Expands Signature Line With Chili Lime Chicken Egg Rolls
Van’s Kitchen, an egg roll manufacturing brand, is preparing to launch the newest flavor addition to its signature line, Chili Lime Chicken Egg Roll. The product blends the familiarity of traditional Asian fusion with zesty ingredients. Available nationwide this summer, the new Chili Lime Chicken Egg Rolls will come in the brand’s four-packs and will […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Ocean Mist Farms Names New Sales Commodity Manager
Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., has hired John Georgalos as sales commodity manager. In this role, Georgalos will be responsible for managing iceberg lettuce, Ocean Mist Farms’ leaf program (red, green and romaine) and will handle select key accounts for the company. “We are glad to have […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Acquires Red River Valley Egg Farm
Cal-Maine Foods has reached a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining 50 percent membership interest in Red River Valley Egg Farm from Rose Acre Farms. The entity will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. The purchase price is $48.5 million for the balance of the joint venture’s membership interests. Red River Valley Egg […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Selling Pet Treats Business To General Mills For $1.2B
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is selling its pet treats business to General Mills for approximately $1.2 billion. The sale of the business is expected to be completed by the end of the company’s 2021 fiscal year, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. It includes the Nudges, True Chews and Top Chews brands, as well as a production […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Trolli Invades Candy Aisle With New Sour Gummi Creations Martian Mix
Trolli, the candy brand known for its neon world of sour, sweet and fruity gummies, has released its latest innovation: Trolli Sour Gummi Creations Martian Mix. The newest addition to Trolli’s decades-spanning portfolio consists of its first “buildable” gummies, with each bag containing seven alien-themed shapes inspired by alien heads, space rings and alien bodies, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
GoodFarms Strawberries Join Whole Foods’ Sourced For Good Program
GoodFarms strawberries will debut as the first Equitable Food Initiative-certified product in Whole Foods Market’s Sourced for Good program during May, which is also National Strawberry Month. EFI is the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups. The Sourced for Good program helps support workers, communities and the environment […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Country Fresh, Sun Rich Assets Acquired By Stellex Capital Management
Country Fresh and Sun Rich USA, two divisions previously part of the Fresh Food Group, will now operate as a standalone company following the acquisition of Country Fresh and Sun Rich USA assets by Stellex Capital Management, previous management and Country Fresh’s original founder. The new parent entity will operate under the Country Fresh name […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Publix Expands Bluehouse Salmon Offerings In All Stores
Publix is offering Atlantic Sapphire’s land-raised Bluehouse Salmon in all stores across its seven-state footprint. Publix was one of the earliest supporters of Atlantic Sapphire’s Miami-based Bluehouse, one the largest land-based aquaculture salmon farms in the U.S. and the only land-farmed salmon in the country that uses salt water from an aquifer. Publix initially offered […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kalera Names Red Lobster CEO Lopdrup Chairman Of The Board
Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, a vertical farming company and a leader in plant science for producing high-quality produce in controlled environments, has appointed Kim Lopdrup as its new chairman as the company moves toward a U.S. listing. Lopdrup joined Kalera’s board last year and remains CEO of Red Lobster. Lopdrup’s appointment comes on the heels of […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Stage Acquires Haystack Mountain Cheese In Longmont, Colorado
Stage, a specialized growth venture fund, has acquired Haystack Mountain Creamery, a highly decorated cheese maker out of Longmont, Colorado. Stage invests in technology-enabled and consumer products businesses in need of fresh capital and operating expertise. “The opportunity to join stage is outstanding,” said Chuck Hellmer, the president of Haystack Mountain Creamery. “With our diverse and unique […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, National
Impossible Foods Launches In European Grocer Lidl’s U.S. Stores
Impossible Foods’ flagship product is rolling out at Lidl’s 145 locations across the U.S., as both companies continue major expansion efforts in recent years. Lidl will be the largest discount grocer to offer Impossible Foods’ products. The award-winning Impossible Burger was recently introduced into Lidl stores across Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Tecate Assumes Official U.S. Sponsorship Of LIGA BBVA MX
Heineken USA and its Tecate brand have assumed the official, multi-year U.S. sponsorship of LIGA BBVA MX, the most-watched soccer league in the U.S. Tecate USA will also be a partner of LIGA BBVA MX’s other competitions, LIGA BBVA Expansion MX and LIGA BBVA MX Femenil. The official sponsorship and its associated activations reflect the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Names Banuelos As Senior Brand Manager
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., has announced that Britney Banuelos has joined the organization as senior brand manager. In her role, Banuelos will be responsible for leading marketing efforts on beef and pork programs, including brand positioning, new product development, cooperative sales tools and multichannel marketing campaigns. […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Impossible Foods Secures Child Nutrition Label For Impossible Burger
Redwood City, California-based Impossible Foods has secured Child Nutrition Labels for its Impossible Burger products, clearing a hurdle towards widely entering the school market this fall. CN Labels are voluntary food crediting statements authorized by the USDA that make it easier for schools participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Banana Wave Adds New Flavor To Its Line Of Plant-Based Banana Milks
Boca Raton, Florida-based Banana Wave has launched its latest banana milk offering, Banana Wave Unsweetened Original. Dedicated to providing consumers with a satisfying and nutritious non-dairy milk alternative, the newest flavor features the signature base of fiber-rich oat milk and whole bananas with a touch of Madagascar vanilla, now with zero added sugar. Packed with […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, West
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches New Righteous Rye Flavor
Building on the success of its top-selling loaves, bagels, buns and English muffins, Dave’s Killer Bread, headquartered in Milwaukie, Oregon, has added another flavor to the lineup with Righteous Rye, now available nationwide. Loaded with signature DKB taste and texture, Righteous Rye delivers 10 grams of whole grains, 5 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
See Why More Meat Consumers Are Hopping On Board Charcuterie Trend
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, a strategic meat marketing, research and communications agency since 2004 From 15th century French origins to social media phenomenon – charcuterie has made an impressive and visually pleasing comeback. Charcuterie boards traditionally feature a curated selection of cured meats and cheeses alongside noshes like […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bic Partners With Snoop Dogg And Martha Stewart For Ad Campaign
Bic has teamed up with entertainment legend Snoop Dogg and lifestyle innovator Martha Stewart and Marquee Brands to launch a new advertising campaign for Bic EZ Reach. The partnership, which extends into 2022, begins when the duo lights up the digital screen in “Pass It,” available across streaming TV networks, streaming music platforms, social media […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Opens First Pilot Clinic To Promote Culture Of Health
As part of efforts to boost the overall health and wellness of its workforce, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is partnering with Marathon Health to pilot seven “Bright Blue” health centers near company production facilities. The health centers will give Tyson team members and their families easier access to high-quality healthcare and, in most cases, at no cost. […]